Santa Anita Derby Day 5K
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Santa Anita Derby Day 5K
The Santa Anita Derby Day 5K takes place on April 3, 2027, at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The course runs through the Los Angeles Arboretum and finishes on the Santa Anita race track. Participants receive a finisher medal, an official event shirt, and chip timing for recorded results.
Event options include:
- 5K Run Walk
- Kids 6 furlong race (ages 7 to 12)
- Kids Homestretch Dash (ages 6 and under)
- Little Jockey free stroller entry (under age 2)
The event includes a post race expo with music, food, a complimentary beer for participants age 21 and over, and the annual Spring Carnival. Participants also receive complimentary admission and parking to the Derby Day horse races and one admission ticket to a future Santa Anita Park event (listed value $20). Registration fees are non refundable and non transferable. The 2027 event has a capacity of 7,500 participants; the 2026 edition sold out with 7,500 entrants.
The event lists local sponsors and charity partners, and race photos and official results are published after the event. The venue address is 285 W. Huntington Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007, US. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
