
From the Organizer
High Desert Runners Season Kick-Off Race 5K. Run the beautiful running path at Pelona Vista
Events
Weather
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
60°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Palmdale, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
165,487
as of 2023
Elevation
2,682 ft
Nearest Airport
BUR
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport · 30 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at HDR Kick Off 5000, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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28 miles away
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13 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
HDR Kick Off 5000
Jan 23, 2027