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Mountain Gallop 5K

Mountain Gallop 5K is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Tehachapi, CA.

Date
August 15, 2026 (30 days to go)
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

To register online please visit the link below.

Mountain Gallop 5k - Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District

https://www.tvrpd.org/mountain-gallop-5k

 

Events

Kids Half Mile
5K

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

86°

Typical Low

57°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Tehachapi 4 Se, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:13 AMSunset 7:42 PMDaylight 13h 28m

Host City

About Tehachapi, CA

Population

12,366

as of 2023

City Elevation

3,971 ft

Nearest Airport

BFL

Meadows Field · 40 mi

Major Hub

BUR

Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport · 64 mi

Time Zone

Pacific Time

From Endurance Grid

A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Mountain Gallop 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

30

Days to train

Race
Mountain Gallop 5K
Date
August 15, 2026

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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.

Read the Guide

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.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Tehachapi than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Mountain Gallop 5K?+
Mountain Gallop 5K is a running race held in Tehachapi, California on August 15, 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 Mountain Gallop 5K?+
Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Tehachapi, California at 410 West D Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Mountain Gallop 5K?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Mountain Gallop 5K

Aug 15, 2026

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