The Kook Run
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Event overview
The Kook Run is a road race in Encinitas, California, scheduled for February 8, 2026. The course runs along South Coast Highway 101 and is an out-and-back route with coastal views of the Pacific Ocean and nearby surf breaks. The course description notes a gradual downhill at the start and uphill sections on the return, finishing through downtown Encinitas. The event includes a finish-line festival in Moonlight Plaza with live music, a beer garden, breakfast tacos, local vendors, and games.
Race details
- 10K
- 5K
- Junior Kook (kids dash, ages 3-12)
- Virtual Kook
The 10K includes a Pro/Elite division with a listed prize purse of $3,000. The Junior Kook offers timing and medals and has distances that vary by age. Packet pickup and registration are held at the Ecke YMCA on the Saturday before the main event; organizers also offer race packet mailouts that are shipped about three weeks before the race. The event features a themed costume contest with individual and group categories. Current listed registration prices include $73.67 for the 10K, $54.50 for the 5K, $14.56 for the Junior Kook, and $49.18 for the virtual option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
