Palisades Will Rogers 5K/10K Run
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 10K Run · 5K Run/Walk · Dick Lemen Run - High School Competition 5K & more
From the Organizer
The 49th annual Fourth of July Run/Walk that starts and finishes at Palisades Park, runs through city streets and Will Rogers State Parkincluding a health expo on the morning of July 4th.
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
69°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
2%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Santa Monica Pier, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pacific Palisades, CA
Population
3,857,897
as of 2023
Elevation
333 ft
Nearest Airport
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Palisades Will Rogers 5K/10K Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
26
Days to train
- Race
- Palisades Will Rogers 5K/10K Run
- Date
- July 4, 2026
Coming Up
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5K
8 miles away
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3 miles away
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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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)
- What is the Palisades Will Rogers 5K/10K Run?
- Palisades Will Rogers 5K/10K Run is a running race held in Pacific Palisades, California on July 4, 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 Palisades Will Rogers 5K/10K Run?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Pacific Palisades, California at 851 Toyopa Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Palisades Will Rogers 5K/10K Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Palisades Will Rogers 5K/10K Run
Jul 4, 2026