The Kook Run
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Overview
The Kook Run is a road running event in Encinitas, California on February 8, 2026. The course runs along South Coast Highway 101 and West D Street near the Pacific Ocean and local surf breaks. The event uses an out-and-back course with gradual downhill sections at the start, uphill segments on the return, and a final stretch through downtown Encinitas. A Cardiff Kook landmark is noted along the route.
Race details
Distances offered:
- 10K
- 5K
- Jr Kook (kids dash for ages 3-12; distances vary by age)
The event includes a Pro/Elite 10K with a stated $3,000 prize purse. Packet pickup and registration take place at the Ecke YMCA on Saturday. A Junior Kook Run with timing and medals is scheduled at the YMCA on Saturday morning. A finish line festival at Moonlight Plaza will feature live music, a beer garden, breakfast tacos, local vendors, and games. The event page also notes a costume contest with individual and group categories. The listing references registration options and pre-registration pricing for the 10K, 5K, and Jr Kook. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
