Mission Hills 5K
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Event overview
The Mission Hills 5K is a timed nonprofit race and recreational fun run held in the historic Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego, California. The 11th Annual edition takes place on March 21, 2026, with the venue listed at 1425 Washington Place, San Diego, CA 92103. The race route runs through neighborhood streets and is presented as a community event. The main distance is 5K.
Purpose, registration and race information
All proceeds benefit educational programming at Grant TK-8; the event has donated more than $200,000 toward local school programs. Early bird registration pricing and a price increase schedule apply - early pricing ends December 31, 2025, and online registration closes March 18, 2026. A stated entry price is $38.10 (including a $3.10 fee) with a reduced price of $32.80 for ages 0-16; registering by March 7, 2026 guarantees an official event t-shirt. For safety, pets, roller skates and other wheeled devices are not allowed on the course; jogging strollers and race wheelchairs / Duos are permitted. Post-race activities include a Finish Line Fun Fair in Pioneer Park with family activities, community booths and post-race celebrations. The event notes that race results and event photos are made available after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
