Newport Spirit Run
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About the race
Newport Spirit Run is a community running event in Newport Beach, California, scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026. Now in its 42nd edition, the event centers on races that pass through Upper Newport Bay and nearby coastal areas.
Routes include flat coastal roads, waterfront views, Back Bay Road, paths through wetlands and nature reserve areas, and a finish at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort where the Youth & Fitness Expo and finish line festival take place. The expo features family entertainment, live music, food trucks, recovery zones and fitness vendors.
The event offers multiple distances and family-focused options:
- Half Marathon through Upper Newport Bay.
- 5K race on the Upper Newport Bay course.
- 5K Walk for relaxed family participation.
- 1 Mile Race for adults and kids.
- 1 Mile Jog/Walk for families and younger runners.
- Combo entry 5K plus 1 Mile.
- Kids Beach Dash for ages 4 to 6.
- Toddler Trot for ages 3 and younger.
The Newport Spirit Run supports local schools, youth sports programs and the Newport Bay Conservancy, contributing to youth fitness, environmental education and conservation work. For 2026 the event highlights sustainability measures such as reusable hydration containers, cupless water stations and environmentally responsible race operations. Volunteers also assist with event operations and support protection of Upper Newport Bay. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
