The Praise Run 2026 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Victorville, California
- Entry fee
- From $49
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $79 | – |
| 1 Mile Kids Fun Run | Kids | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $49 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $69 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 24, 20267:30 AM | $89 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $79 until Oct 24.
- 1 Mile Kids Fun Run: $49 until Oct 24.
- 5K: $69 until Oct 24.
- Half Marathon: $89 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $89, entry is about 78 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 7:01 AM, and the 10K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 2,920 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
13230 Country Club Drive, Victorville, CA 92395
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (2 years)5K
10K
Half Marathon
Aggregated from official results for The Praise Run 2026. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Praise Run 2026?
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 27:35 or better, the top quarter in 33:13, and half the field in 41:41; the last tenth came in after 1:00:23.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 52:14 or better, the top quarter in 1:00:13, and half the field in 1:08:19; the last tenth came in after 1:24:13.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:44:10 or better, the top quarter in 1:56:52, and half the field in 2:09:05; the last tenth came in after 3:27:47.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 29:39 | 22:18 |
| 20-29 | 33:44 | 27:44 |
| 30-39 | 34:53 | 27:53 |
| 40-49 | 32:55 | 28:15 |
| 50-59 | 47:30 | 35:46 |
| 60-69 | 43:51 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 41 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
The Praise Run 2026 5K year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 139 to 162 finishers, and the median time rose from 38:40 to 41:41.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 162 (+17%) | 41:41 | under 27:35 | 20:05 |
| 2025 | 139 | 38:40 | under 28:00 | 21:39 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 33:13, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 1% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 84°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
- 13230 Country Club Drive, Victorville, CA 92395Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,920 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Jun 13, 2026), 2025 (Jun 7, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is The Praise Run 2026?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $49 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $89, entry is about 78 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 162 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 41:41 and the winner ran 20:05.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 33:13, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 13230 Country Club Drive, Victorville, CA 92395.
From the organizers
What Is The Praise Run?
A community movement with eternal impact — and your brand at the center of it.
The Praise Run is more than a race. It’s a purpose-driven event that fuses faith, fitness, and philanthropy drawing hundreds of runners, families, churches, and community leaders together to worship through movement and support a life-changing cause.
Join us for a powerful morning of movement, worship, and gratitude at The Praise Run — a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon run to celebrate the goodness of God and raise support for the Parkker Hope Program.