Vaquero Strong 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Location
- 4321 Walnut Ave, IRVINE, CA
- Distance
- Vaquero Strong 5K
From the Organizer
Description:
Get ready to run, connect, and celebrate community at the Vaquero Strong 5K hosted by the PTSA and ASB of Irvine High School!
Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026 for a fun and energizing event that brings together students, families, neighbors, and runners from across Southern California. Whether you're racing for a personal best or walking with friends, this 5K is all about showing what it means to be Vaquero Strong.
Every participant will receive a race t-shirt and finisher medal, with top runner awards by age group up for grabs. Stick around before and after the race to enjoy coffee, food, and treats available for purchase—it’s more than a run, it’s a celebration!
Proceeds from the Vaquero Strong 5K directly support Irvine High students and staff, including updates to the Mental Health Wellness Center, teacher mini grants, student scholarships, and recognition programs like the Spur & Heritage Awards—along with many other impactful campus initiatives.
Come be part of something meaningful. Come be Vaquero Strong.
Race Location:
Start/Finish Irvine High Stadium
4321 Walnut Ave, Irvine 92604
5K Registration Entry fee:
$30.00 early October 1 price goes to $35
$20.00 18 & under october 1 goes to $25
$12.00 5 & under
Awards:
All age division, 3 deep. UP to 70 plus.
Custom finisher medals and shirts
Raceday Schedule
6:30am race day.
8:00 am 5K Start
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
82°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
6%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tustin Irvine Rch, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About IRVINE, CA
Population
308,160
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
SNA
John Wayne Orange County International Airport · 4 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 Vaquero Strong 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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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.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Vaquero Strong 5K?
- Vaquero Strong 5K is a running race held in IRVINE, California on October 24, 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 Vaquero Strong 5K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in IRVINE, California at 4321 Walnut Ave, IRVINE, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Vaquero Strong 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Vaquero Strong 5K
Oct 24, 2026