The Stuffing Shuffle – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Fountain Valley, California
- Entry fee
- From $29.50 · goes up to $50 on Nov 13, 2026
- 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 14, 20268:00 AM | $45$50 after Nov 13, 2026 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Nov 14, 20268:30 AM | $34.50$45 after Nov 13, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Nov 14, 20268:30 AM | $29.50$45 after Nov 13, 2026 | – |
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 $50 on Nov 13, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $45 until Nov 13, then $50 until Nov 14.
- 10K: $34.50 until Nov 13, then $45 until Nov 14.
- 5k: $29.50 until Nov 13, then $45 until Nov 14.
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 10 percent below 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 6:22 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
16801 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 81°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
- 16801 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Stuffing Shuffle – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $29.50 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Nov 13, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $45, entry is about 10 percent below a typical half marathon in California, which costs $50 right now.
- 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.
- Where does it start?
- 16801 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
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Race Details
Start Location: Mile Square Park, Parking lot D. Across the street from 11014 Lavender Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708.
Parking: $5.00 per car at Mile Square Park (Opens at 7am). Limited free street parking is available
Event Schedule
Friday
Early Bib Pickup at Sports Basement Orange County TBD
Saturday
7:30am – Bib pick-up opens at the start
8:00am – Half marathon
8:30am – 5k & 10k start
11:10am – Course closes (3 hours, 10 minutes for the Half)
Out and Back Course
5k & 10k: this 5k route is used for the 5k (one loops), 10k (two loops) – route here