Riverpark 5K Summer Series
- Date
- July 4–23, 2026
- Location
- 3052 N Ventura Rd., Oxnard, CA
- Distance
- Full 4-Week Series 5K 7/4 - 7/23 (Free T-Shirt included) · Week 1 5K: 7/4 · Week 1 Kids K (under 8 years old) & more
From the Organizer
Join us for the 3rd Annual Riverpark 5K Summer Series! This is a run/walk event with the entire course located on a bike path and sidewalk within the neighborhood. The starting and ending point is located at Windrow Park. Each race is limited to first 150 registrants!
Choose to participate with us for 1, 2, 3, or all 4 weeks! Plus, there is a discount for registering for all 4 races (full series)! 100% of the proceeds go toward Rio Mesa Cross Country and Track teams.
Dates:
The 2026 series will span 4 weeks beginning with a special 4th of July 5K Race and continuing each following Thursday:
- Week 1: 7/4/26 (9 am start)
- Week 2: 7/9/26 (6 pm start)
- Week 3: 7/16/26 (6 pm start)
- Week 4: 7/23/26 (6 pm start)
Each week will also have a Free Kids 1K Race (ages 7 and under) 15 minutes before the official 5K race (8:45 am on July 4th and 5:45 pm July 9th, 16th, and 23rd).
Awards:
- 5K: As this is a series, awards will be given to the top 3 in each age category at the conclusion of Week 4 (7/23) at Windrow Park.
- 1K (Kids): Each finisher in the Kids 1K races receives a finisher medal!
T-Shirts:
T-Shirts will be for sale at the event, online for $20, or receive a FREE T-shirt by registering for the full 4-week series.
Course Map:
Check-In & Bib Pickup:
- 7/4: 8:00 am in the park
- 7/9, 7/16, 7/23: 5:00 pm in the park
Series Points and Age Groups for the Riverpark 5K:
Age Group Points are given based on what place you get in your age group each week (please note age is based on your age on the last day of the series). If you don't place in the top 9 in your age group, you get 1 point for participating each week.
Age groups: 1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Points:
1st Place - 10 Points
2nd Place - 8 Points
3rd Place - 7 Points
4th Place - 6 Points
5th Place - 5 Points
6th Place - 4 Points
7th Place - 3 Points
8th Place - 2 Points
9th or greater Place - 1 Point
Contact:
For all inquiries, please email rapidorunning@gmail.com
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
73°
Typical Low
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oxnard, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Oxnard, CA
Population
201,014
as of 2023
Elevation
17 ft
Nearest Airport
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport · 43 mi
Major Hub
LAX
Los Angeles International Airport · 46 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.
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26
Days to train
- Race
- Riverpark 5K Summer Series
- Date
- July 4–23, 2026
- Location
- 3052 N Ventura Rd., Oxnard, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Riverpark 5K Summer Series?
- Riverpark 5K Summer Series is a running race held in Oxnard, 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 Riverpark 5K Summer Series?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Oxnard, California at 3052 N Ventura Rd., Oxnard, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Riverpark 5K Summer Series?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Riverpark 5K Summer Series
Jul 4, 2026