From the Organizer
Hey Falcon 5k supporters - we’d love to see you in August!
Join us on Saturday, August 8th for the Second Annual Falcon 5k, a community event supporting the College Park High School Cross Country Team! This race is a great way to celebrate the start of the season, build our community, connect with local runners, and show your support for our student-athletes.
Whether you're a seasoned runner, a proud alumni, or a supportive community member, this event is open to all and promises a fun, energetic atmosphere. Proceeds will go directly to the CPHS cross country program to help with travel, gear, and meet expenses.
The race will start at 8AM at the College Park Track, be sure to register by July 20th to guarantee your t-shirt size!
Come run, cheer, and be part of the College Park spirit!
We’re looking for Sponsors, if you or a business you know would be interested, details are HERE! Thank you!
5K Start: 8:00 AM
Bib Pick up: Road Runner Sports (Concord location) August 5, 2026 5-7PM
Race Goodies: All 5K participants will receive an awesome race shirt (Register by deadline to guarantee), post race snacks, and FREE race photos.
On-site Registration & Bib Pick Up: Available starting at 7am morning of the event on the College Park Track (Infield)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
0%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Concord Wwtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pleasant Hill, CA
Population
34,335
as of 2023
Elevation
54 ft
Nearest Airport
OAK
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Falcon 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Falcon 5K?
- Falcon 5K is a running race held in Pleasant Hill, California on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Falcon 5K?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Pleasant Hill, California at 201 Viking Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Falcon 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Falcon 5K
Aug 8, 2026