Vaquero Strong 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- IRVINE, California
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaquero Strong 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 1, then $35 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in IRVINE runs 35:10, about 11:19 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:55 and men in 31:48.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the Vaquero Strong 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 90 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4321 Walnut Ave, IRVINE, CA 92604
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 October 24 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 87°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
- 4321 Walnut Ave, IRVINE, CA 92604Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 90 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt (
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Vaquero Strong 5K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $30, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 4321 Walnut Ave, IRVINE, CA 92604.
From the organizers
Vaquero Strong 5K
Run. Walk. Rally. Be Vaquero Strong.
Lace up and join the Irvine High School community for the Vaquero Strong 5K, hosted by the Irvine High School PTSA and ASB!
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, students, families, friends, neighbors, and runners from across Southern California will come together for a fun, energetic morning celebrating the spirit of Irvine High. Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with friends, or bringing the whole family, there's a place for you at the starting line.
Come for the 5K. Stay for the celebration!
Every participant will receive a custom race shirt and finisher medal, and 1st place medals are given to the overall 1st male and female.