Santa Ana Fun Run
5K/10K Fun Run and Kids Dash
Stay tuned for 2024 event information.
April 27, 2024
6:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
On your marks, get set, get fit! Mark your calendars, and start preparing for the Santa Ana Fun Run. This year's Fun Run will be themed around the 80's and we invite all participants to bring their best 80's gear. The community can look forward to a free walk/run 5k and kids dash, spots are limited and pre-registration is required to participate. The 10k will be offered at $25 per participant and include a free 2024 Santa Ana Fun Run t-shirt.
Registration will open online on March 21. Time slots for the event will be as follows:
10K Run ($25 per participant)
- 5:30am check-in opens
- 7:00am start time
5K Run/Walk (Free for all participants)
- 5:30am check-in opens
- 8:00am start time
5K/10k age divisions
10-14 years | 35-39 years | 60-64 years |
15-19 years | 40-44 years | 65-69 years |
20-24 years | 45-49 years | 70-74 years |
25-29 years | 50-54 years | 75-79 years |
30-34 years | 55-59 years | 80+ years |
Kids Dash (Free for all participants)
- The Kids Dash will be taking place in the Santa Ana Stadium
- 8:30 check-in opens
- 9:30am start time
- Available for ages 3-10 years
- 25 yard dash, 3-4 years
- 50 yard dash, 5-6 years
- 100 yard dash, 7-8 years
- 100 yard dash, 9-10 years
Early bib pick-up
- All registered participants will have the chance to do an early bib pick-up at Orange County's Credit Union (OCCU) Ross Street from 2:00pm - 6:00pm on:
- Wednesday April 24 and Friday April 26
- The OCCU Ross Branch is located at 856 N Ross St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Beer Garden
- 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Must be 21+ years or older
- $5 entry wristbands at the door or pre-purchase for $2 here (link coming soon)
- Cash and Zelle Payments Accepted on day-of alcohol sales
- Age verifications at time of check-in for wristband redemption
2024 Santa Ana Fun Run Shirts
Shirts this year will be available for pre-purchase online and on-site the day of while supplies last.
Thank you for joining us! Last year's event information below.
April 21 and 22, 2023
Kids Dash and bib pick-up
Friday, April 21
5:00pm to 8:00pm
- Kids Dash will be free for all participants and available for ages 3-10 years.
- 6:00pm: 100 yards, ages 3-4 years
- 6:45pm: 200 yards, ages 5-6 years
- 7:15pm: 300 yards, ages 7-8 years
- 7:45pm: 400 yards, ages 9-10 years
- 5k/10k walk/ run check-in and bib pick-up available starting at 5:00pm.
- Walk-ins will be able to register on the same day at the Santa Ana Stadium.
5K/10K Fun Run
Saturday, April 22
Check-in opens at 6:00am
10K - 8:00am race start time
5K - 8:30am race line up time
- 5k and 10k now free to all registrants, thanks to a new partnership with Northgate Market.
- Age divisions: 10-14 years, 15-19 years, 20-24 years, 25-29 years, 30-34 years, 35-39 years, 40-44 years, 45-49 years, 50-54 years, 55-59 years, 60-64 years, 65-69 years, 70-74 years, 75-79 years, 80+ years
- Check-in and bib pick-up available early on Friday, April 21 during the Kids Dash and opens at 6:00am on Saturday, April 22.
- View 5K/10K route details and parking locations.
- Registration for the 5K/10K races closed on April 20th at 11:59pm. If you missed the registration deadline, you are still welcome to participate and walk/ run the route without a bib or joining the official competition.
Fit Fest
Saturday, April 22
8:00am - 1:00pm
- Free health resource fair with local health and wellness organizations.
- Workout demonstrations, healthy food vendors, and exhibitors.
- Adults, 21 and older, can find a small beer garden to quench your thirst right after the races.
Beer Garden at the Fit Fest
Saturday, April 22
9:00am - 1:00pm
- Pre-purchase $5 wristbands here
- Cash and Zelle Payments Accepted on day-of alcohol sales
- Brought to you by United Across Borders Foundation and Cerveza Sito
- Age verifications at time of check-in for wristband redemption
- Must be 21+ years or older
- Located at Santa Ana Stadium & Civic Center
2023 Santa Ana Fun Run Shirts
Shirts are available this year for purchase on-site while supplies last at the Fit Fest for $15. Pre-order your shirt online before Saturday, April 22 to receive a $5 discount and skip the lines on Saturday.