Temecula Half Marathon, 10K, 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Temecula, California
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $150 on Nov 2, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 8, 20267:00 AM | $140$150 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Nov 8, 20267:30 AM | $75$80 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 8, 20267:30 AM | $65$70 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| Kid's Dash | Kids | Nov 8, 202610:30 AM | $30 | – |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | Nov 8, 202610:30 AM | $75 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $150 on Nov 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $140 until Nov 2, then $150 until Nov 8.
- 10K: $75 until Nov 2, then $80 until Nov 8.
- 5K Run/Walk: $65 until Nov 2, then $70 until Nov 8.
- Kid's Dash: $30 until Nov 8.
Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $140, entry is about 180 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in California runs 2:19:26, about 10:38 a mile, based on 156 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:28:13 and men in 2:09:53.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:12 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 1,250 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula, CA 92591
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 8 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 86°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula, CA 92591Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,250 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 8, 2026), 2025 (Nov 2, 2025), 2024 (Nov 3, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Temecula Half Marathon, 10K, 5K?
- Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $150 on Nov 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $140, entry is about 180 percent above a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula, CA 92591.
From the organizers
A beautiful run through Temecula Valley with an amazing finish at Wilson Creek Winery. Celebrate with your friends at this incredible winery after conquering this scenic course.