Ventura 4th of July 5k 2027
- Date
- Sunday, July 4, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Ventura, California
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Dec 2, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Jul 4, 20278:00 AM | $25$30 after Dec 2, 2026 | 500 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Dec 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Dec 2, then $30 until Jan 1, then $35 until Mar 1, then $40 until May 31, then $45 until Jun 28, then $50 until Jul 4, then $55 until Jul 4.
Online registration closes Jul 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 32 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 Ventura runs 32:47, about 10:33 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 34:57 and men in 27:24.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:49 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 620 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
901 Pedro Street, Ventura, CA 93001
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 4 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 0% of days. Cold snaps dip to 55°F and hot years reach 76°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
- 901 Pedro Street, Ventura, CA 93001Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 620 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 4, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Ventura 4th of July 5k?
- Sunday, July 4, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Dec 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $25, entry is about 32 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?
- 901 Pedro Street, Ventura, CA 93001.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Ventura 4th of July 5K
Celebrate Independence Day with a fun, fast, family-friendly 5K at the beach in Ventura! Whether you're chasing a new personal best, running with friends and family, or simply looking for a great way to start your 4th of July, the Ventura 4th of July 5K is the perfect way to kick off the holiday. Come run, celebrate, and help us make this event a new Ventura 4th of July tradition!
What You Get
Every registration includes:
👕Official Ventura 4th of July 5K Race T-Shirt
⏱️ Professional live chip timing
📊 Immediate post-race results displayed digitally at the finish
📱 Post-race digital results available online
🏆 Awards for the top 3 finishers in every age group