Boyle Heights 5K Run
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Boyle Heights 5K Run/Walk
The annual Boyle Heights 5K Run/Walk and Munchkin Fun Run occurs on October 17, 2026 at Mariachi Plaza Metro Station, 1831 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033. The event starts and ends at Mariachi Plaza and uses a route that crosses the 6th Street Bridge.
The course is described as mostly flat. The start area along 1st Street features a Classic Car Show with Classic Muscle Cars lining the street. The event also includes a health festival and a separate Munchkin Fun Run with over 250 children participating.
Distances
- 5K Run/Walk (course mainly flat, crosses 6th Street Bridge)
- Munchkin Fun Run (over 250 children participate)
Logistics note that organizers encourage using the Metro and exiting at the Mariachi Plaza Station, and that there is substantial street parking nearby. Limited on-site late registration is available on a first come basis. After the event, runners and spectators are described as likely to find Mexican food and drinks at local establishments along 1st Street. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
