Newport Spirit Run
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Newport Spirit Run
Newport Spirit Run takes place on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina in Newport Beach, California. The event is organised by Newport Mesa Spirit Run, Inc. and includes a Youth & Fitness Expo held inside the resort next to the beach.
The programme highlights the first half marathon to traverse Upper Newport Bay in more than 20 years and continues a community running festival with multiple distances for adults, youth, children, and toddlers. The event supports local schools and youth sports programs, and in 2026 the Newport Bay Conservancy is listed as a beneficiary.
Eco friendly measures are in place in collaboration with Newport Bay Conservancy: no plastic bottles or energy gel wrappers on course or in the expo, and cup less water stations. 5K and Half Marathon registrants receive a reusable hydration container to use at water stations. Each registrant receives a shirt and a custom medal.
Race distances and categories include:
- Half Marathon age 18 and older
- 5K Race and 5K Walk for adults and youth
- Mile events sorted by expected finish time
- Combo options pairing 5K and Mile
- Kids Beach Dash age 4 to 6
- Toddler Trot age 1 to 3
Course highlights run along Upper Newport Bay and include scenic wetlands, the Back Bay Science Center, Big Canyon Nature Park restoration project, and the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
