Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk
Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk is a running race on May 31, 2027 in Hemet, CA, with entry fees from $30 to $50.
- Date
- May 31, 2027 (312 days to go)
- Location
- 1801 Angler Ave, Hemet, CA
- Price
- $30–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Event Description
Celebrate Memorial Day the right way — by running! The Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run is one of Hemet, CA's most beloved annual running events, held near the stunning Diamond Valley Lake. Whether you're chasing a new personal record or lacing up for the first time, this flat, fast, out-and-back course is designed for every runner and walker.
With a 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles), 10K Run/Walk (6.2 miles), and our fan-favorite Kids 1 Mile Run, the whole family is welcome to join the Memorial Day festivities in Hemet, California.
Why Run the Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Race in Hemet, CA?
🏅 Flat & Fast Course — ideal for PRs and first-time racers alike
👕 Premium race experience — custom finisher's medals, well-designed race bibs, and technical fabric shirts for men and women
🍷 Scenic location — just 10 minutes from Southern California's top wineries
🛍️ Prime area — close to Old Town Temecula and the region's premier shopping mall
❤️ Locally owned & locally produced — a true community race built by and for the Hemet/Temecula Valley
What's Included in Your Registration?
Every registered participant receives:
Technical fabric race shirt (men's & women's cuts)
Custom finisher's medal
Chip timing
Aid & support stations along the course
Post-race refreshments
Finish line expo
Race Day Schedule — Memorial Day, Hemet CA
10K Run/Walk
6.2 Miles
7:30 AM
5K Run/Walk
3.1 Miles
7:45 AM
Kids Run
1 Mile
9:00 AM
Register Today — Spots are limited. Don't miss Hemet's favorite Memorial Day race!
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
84°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
4%
Based on US Climate Normals data from San Jacinto, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hemet, CA
Population
90,646
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,601 ft
Nearest Airport
PSP
Palm Springs International Airport · 27 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 Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
312
Days to train
- Race
- Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk
- Date
- May 31, 2027
- Location
- 1801 Angler Ave, Hemet, CA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk
May 31, 2027