41st Annual Spirit Run
- Date Sun 16th March 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Newport Beach, California
- Price $28.29 - $321.85
- Races 16 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join the fun at the 41st Annual Spirit Run on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in beautiful Newport Beach, Orange County! This vibrant event, set at Fashion Island, features an exciting lineup of 9 competitive road races that cater to participants of all ages and fitness levels, from toddlers to grandparents. Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself in the Elite Mile or enjoy a leisurely stroll in the 5k Family Walk, there’s something for everyone.
Don’t forget to bring your furry friends along for the unique Dog Mile! Participants can also look forward to special St. Patrick's Day-themed features, including festive event shirts, a costume contest, and fun giveaways for early registrants. With a Youth & Fitness Expo offering food, live music, and exciting activities, the Spirit Run promises a delightful day for the whole family. Plus, your participation supports local schools and youth sports programs, making this event a wonderful way to give back to the community. Lace up your shoes and get ready for an unforgettable day of spirit and camaraderie!
Don’t forget to bring your furry friends along for the unique Dog Mile! Participants can also look forward to special St. Patrick's Day-themed features, including festive event shirts, a costume contest, and fun giveaways for early registrants. With a Youth & Fitness Expo offering food, live music, and exciting activities, the Spirit Run promises a delightful day for the whole family. Plus, your participation supports local schools and youth sports programs, making this event a wonderful way to give back to the community. Lace up your shoes and get ready for an unforgettable day of spirit and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
The 41st Annual Spirit Run is scheduled for _SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025_ at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. With 9 competitive road races, and the 5k Family Walk, Family Mile, and Toddler Trot, Spirit Run offers running and walking events for every age (toddlers to grandparents) and every fitness level (casual to elite). Spirit Run even includes your canine BFF with the Dog Mile, in which humans age 13 & older run or walk with their dogs.
Competitive adult races include the Open* and Masters Mile*, Elite Mile*, Dog Mile, and Adult 5k. Competitive youth races include the Youth 5k (high school age and younger), age based, 1/4, 1/2, and 1- mile races for ages 4 - 18, and Dog Mile for age 13 & older. Adults and children may race their age appropriate 5k and mile races. Rather than registering for each race separately, they register for the "Combo" and pay a very discounted price for the second race.
All race finishers - adult, youth, and canine - receive a "Spirit" medal at the finish line.
Spirit Run offers "SPIRIT" SHIRTS as follows:
* YOUTH EVENTS Entry fee covers a shirt which must be picked up at Spirit Run.
* ADULT EVENTS Until _FEBRUARY 28__TH_, an adult shirt is available for a nominal fee. Shirts purchased by that date during registration must be picked up at Spirit Run. After _FEBRUARY 28TH, _shirts and other merchandise may be purchased at Spirit Run's _ONLINE SHOP_. See more details below.*
_ONLINE SPIRIT SHOP - _Shirts and other merchandise may be purchased, December 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025, from the _ONLINE SPIRIT SHOP [https://spiritrun.myshopify.com/]._ Items purchased from the online shop will be shipped to your designated address; they may not be picked up at Spirit Run.
_ST. PATRICK'S THEMED FEATURES_ include:
* St. Paddy's themed event shirt and finish medal
* Costume contest with multiple divisions with prizes
* Registrants may choose from St. Paddy's swag including choice of several decorative eyeglasses (first 700 registrants) and choice of several hair pins and headpieces (first 500)
Visit the _ST. PADDY'S GIVEAWAYS PAGE_ [https://www.newportspiritrun.org/stpaddysgiveaways] at Spirit Run's website for details about Spirit Run's St. Paddy's features.
Spirit Run offers a cash prize purse in the Elite and Masters Mile and 5k, and non-cash prizes in the Dog Mile, Open Mile, 5K, and Youth Events. Competitors must participate in their age-appropriate race to be eligible to win. For details, visit the _AWARDS AND RESULTS PAGE_ [https://www.newportspiritrun.org/awardsresults] at Spirit Run's website.
In between the walking and running events, participants and spectators enjoy a Youth & Fitness Expo with food and beverages, a food truck, a cosplay group, live music for all; massage, health and fitness information, shopping, and more for adults; youth activities, including a rock climbing wall, bumper cars, a mini skate park, and more. For details about the expo, visit the _YOUTH & FITNESS EXPO PAGE_ [https://www.newportspiritrun.org/youthfitnessexpo] at Spirit Run's website.
The net proceeds of this long-standing community event benefit local schools, youth sports programs, and other causes. When you register, you may, but are not required to, credit your entry and make a donation to your favorite school or cause. You may also create an online Spirit Run giving page and invite friends and family members to donate to your participating school, sports program, or cause.
To donate directly to a participating school, youth sports program, or other cause, visit the _DONATE TO SCHOOLS AND CAUSES PAGE_ [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/CA/NewportBeach/NewportMesaSpiritRun].
*Qualifying standards apply for Elite, Open, and Masters Mile races.
Competitive adult races include the Open* and Masters Mile*, Elite Mile*, Dog Mile, and Adult 5k. Competitive youth races include the Youth 5k (high school age and younger), age based, 1/4, 1/2, and 1- mile races for ages 4 - 18, and Dog Mile for age 13 & older. Adults and children may race their age appropriate 5k and mile races. Rather than registering for each race separately, they register for the "Combo" and pay a very discounted price for the second race.
All race finishers - adult, youth, and canine - receive a "Spirit" medal at the finish line.
Spirit Run offers "SPIRIT" SHIRTS as follows:
* YOUTH EVENTS Entry fee covers a shirt which must be picked up at Spirit Run.
* ADULT EVENTS Until _FEBRUARY 28__TH_, an adult shirt is available for a nominal fee. Shirts purchased by that date during registration must be picked up at Spirit Run. After _FEBRUARY 28TH, _shirts and other merchandise may be purchased at Spirit Run's _ONLINE SHOP_. See more details below.*
_ONLINE SPIRIT SHOP - _Shirts and other merchandise may be purchased, December 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025, from the _ONLINE SPIRIT SHOP [https://spiritrun.myshopify.com/]._ Items purchased from the online shop will be shipped to your designated address; they may not be picked up at Spirit Run.
_ST. PATRICK'S THEMED FEATURES_ include:
* St. Paddy's themed event shirt and finish medal
* Costume contest with multiple divisions with prizes
* Registrants may choose from St. Paddy's swag including choice of several decorative eyeglasses (first 700 registrants) and choice of several hair pins and headpieces (first 500)
Visit the _ST. PADDY'S GIVEAWAYS PAGE_ [https://www.newportspiritrun.org/stpaddysgiveaways] at Spirit Run's website for details about Spirit Run's St. Paddy's features.
Spirit Run offers a cash prize purse in the Elite and Masters Mile and 5k, and non-cash prizes in the Dog Mile, Open Mile, 5K, and Youth Events. Competitors must participate in their age-appropriate race to be eligible to win. For details, visit the _AWARDS AND RESULTS PAGE_ [https://www.newportspiritrun.org/awardsresults] at Spirit Run's website.
In between the walking and running events, participants and spectators enjoy a Youth & Fitness Expo with food and beverages, a food truck, a cosplay group, live music for all; massage, health and fitness information, shopping, and more for adults; youth activities, including a rock climbing wall, bumper cars, a mini skate park, and more. For details about the expo, visit the _YOUTH & FITNESS EXPO PAGE_ [https://www.newportspiritrun.org/youthfitnessexpo] at Spirit Run's website.
The net proceeds of this long-standing community event benefit local schools, youth sports programs, and other causes. When you register, you may, but are not required to, credit your entry and make a donation to your favorite school or cause. You may also create an online Spirit Run giving page and invite friends and family members to donate to your participating school, sports program, or cause.
To donate directly to a participating school, youth sports program, or other cause, visit the _DONATE TO SCHOOLS AND CAUSES PAGE_ [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/CA/NewportBeach/NewportMesaSpiritRun].
*Qualifying standards apply for Elite, Open, and Masters Mile races.
Races
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Couch to 5k Training + Entry - Adult
Incl. $16.79 Fee
Sun 16th March 2025 (7:30PM EDT)
$241.79
CLOSEDTrain for Spirit Run's Adult 5k. Training begins January 27th and continues Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Corona del Mar High School Track and culminates in participating in the Adult 5k at Spirit Run. Registration fee covers training and entry into Spirit Run Adult 5k. A "Spirit" shirt is available for a nominal fee and a "Spirit" medal is awarded at the finish line. -
Couch to 5k Training + Entry - Family
Incl. $21.85 Fee
Sun 16th March 2025 (7:30PM EDT)
$321.85
CLOSEDTrain with your family (a parent or set of parents and their children) for Spirit Run's Adult 5k. Training begins January 27th and continues Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Corona del Mar High School Track and culminates in participating in 5k Family Walk or Adult 5k at Spirit Run. Registration fee covers training and entry for the family into Spirit Run's 5k Family Walk or 5k. Each family member will be awarded a "Spirit" medal at the finish line. "Spirit" shirts are available for a nominal fee. -
5k (High School & Under)
Incl. $3.63 Fee & "Spirit" Shirt
Sun 16th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$33.63
Children high school aged and younger are eligible to compete in this race to win non cash prizes. Parents or guardians of youth competing in the Youth 5k may register for the Adult 5k and accompany their children in the Youth 5k, but must start in back of the pack and catch up with the children after the start line. Parents/guardians are not eligible to win prizes. Entry fee covers "Spirit" shirt and "Spirit" medal. -
Mile (Age 7-18)
Incl. $3.63 Fee & "Spirit" Shirt
Sun 16th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$33.63
Three separate races for age 15-18, 9-14, and 7-8. Children compete in their age appropriate race to win non cash prizes. Children who participate in a race that is not designated for their age are not eligible to win prizes. See Schedule & Directions Page at www.newportspiritrun.org for start time of each Youth Mile race. Entry fee covers "Spirit" shirt and "Spirit" medal. -
1/2 Mile (Age 5-6)
Incl. $3.63 Fee & "Spirit" Shirt
Sun 16th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$33.63
Children age 5-6 are eligible to compete in this race to win non cash prizes. Children who are other than 5-6 years old are not eligible to run, or win prizes, in this race. Entry fee covers "Spirit" shirt and "Spirit" medal. -
1/4 Mile (Age 4)
Incl. $3.63 Fee & "Spirit" Shirt
Sun 16th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$33.63
Children age 3-4 are eligible to compete in this race to win non cash prizes. Children who are other than 3-4 years old are not eligible to run, or win prizes, in this race. Entry fee covers "Spirit" shirt and "Spirit" medal. -
Youth Combo (5k + Mile)
Incl. $4.64 Fee & "Spirit" Shirt
Sun 16th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$49.64
For a child age 7 & older to race the Youth 5k plus their age appropriate mile race and compete in both for prizes. Fee is regular price for first race and $20 for the second. Children who participate in a race that is not designated for their age are not eligible to win prizes. See Schedule & Directions Page at www.newportspiritrun.org for start time of each of the Youth Mile races. Entry fee covers "Spirit" shirt and "Spirit" medal. -
Toddler Trot (Age 3 & Under)
Incl. $3.29 Fee & "Spirit" Shirt
Sun 16th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$28.29
Children age 3 and younger may participate in this event, taking place in the expo inside a fenced large astro turf covered area. Multiple start times take place between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. No prizes are awarded in this event. Entry fee covers "Spirit" shirt and "Spirit" medal. -
5k (Post High School)
Incl. $4.98 Fee
Sun 16th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$54.98
Adults (post high school) and older compete in this race to win cash and non cash prizes. Competitors must maintain a 13 minute per mile pace or faster. Until February 28th, "Spirit" shirts are available for a nominal fee. The entry fee entitles you to a "Spirit" medal at the finish line. -
5k Walk - Individual
Incl. $4.98 Fee
Sun 16th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$54.98
Age 18 and older walk or run/walk a 5k. Prizes will not be awarded in this event. Until February 28th, "Spirit" shirts are available for a nominal fee. The entry fee entitles you to a "Spirit" medal at the finish line. -
Elite Mile (Men Finish 4:15; Women, 4:50)
Incl. $4.98 Fee
Sun 16th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$54.98
Men and women who can run a mile faster than 4:15 and 4:50 minutes, respectively are eligible to compete in this race to win a cash prize. Field will be limited to 15 men and 15 women For more details visit Elite Athletes Page at www.nmspiritrun.org or email [email protected]. Until February 28th, "Spirit" shirts are available for a nominal fee. The entry fee entitles you to a "Spirit" medal at the finish line. -
Mile (Finish in 10)
Incl. $4.98 Fee
Sun 16th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$54.98
Spirit Run has an adult mile race for those 18 and older who can finish a mile in 10 minutes or faster. Participants over 40 years old compete for cash prizes. See event schedule for start time of the Open and Master Mile race. (Adults seeking to run or run/walk a mile and expect to finish in more than 10 minutes should register for the "Family Mile - Individual.") Until February 28th, "Spirit" shirts are available for a nominal fee. The entry fee entitles you to a "Spirit" medal at the finish line. -
Family Mile (Finish in 20)
Incl. $4.98 Fee
Sun 16th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$54.98
Age 18 and older may run or run/walk this event. Participants have 20 minutes to finish. Prizes will not be awarded in this event. Until February 28th, "Spirit" shirts are available for a nominal fee. The entry fee entitles you to a "Spirit" medal at the finish line. -
Adult Combo (5k + Mile)
Incl. $5.99 Fee
Sun 16th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$70.99
This event is for an adult post high school and older to race the 5k plus the mile race for which their age and fitness level qualifies them. The price of the first race is at the normal fee and the second is an additional $20. Combo participants compete in both the 5k and mile. See Elite Athletes Page at www.newportspiritrun.org for rules for Elite Athletes to win prizes. See Schedule & Directions Page at www.newportspiritrun.org for start time of each race. Until February 28th, "Spirit" shirts are available for a nominal fee. The entry fee entitles you to a "Spirit" medal at the finish line. -
Dog Mile (Human Age 13-18)
Incl. $3.63 Fee & "Spirit" Shirt
Sun 16th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$33.63
Humans age 13-18 and their four-legged friends on leashes run or run/walk this race and compete to win non cash prizes. Participants must finish in 15 minutes. Entry fee covers "Spirit" medal and shirt. -
Dog Mile (Human Age 19 & Up)
Incl. $4.98 Fee
Sun 16th March 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$54.98
Humans age 19 and older and their four-legged friends on leashes run or run/walk this race and compete to win non cash prizes. Participants must finish in 15 minutes. Until February 28th, "Spirit" shirts are available for a nominal fee. The entry fee entitles you to a "Spirit" medal at the finish line.
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