41st Annual Spirit Run
Event summary
With an array of competitive adult races, including the Open and Masters Mile, Elite Mile, and Adult 5K, as well as youth races tailored for ages 4 to 18, there's something for everyone. Everyone who crosses the finish line, whether human or canine, will receive a special "Spirit" medal to commemorate their achievement. Plus, don't miss out on the St. Patrick's Day themed festivities, including a costume contest and themed merchandise! Join us for a day filled with energy, community spirit, and the joy of running, all while supporting local youth causes.
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Couch to 5k Training + Entry - Adult
Includes T-Shirt
Train for Spirit Run's Adult 5k. Training begins January 23rd and continues Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Newport Harbor High School and culminates in participating in the Adult 5k at Spirit Run. Registration fee covers training and entry into Spirit Run Adult 5k. Entry fee covers "Spirit" shirt (although you may decline the shirt and save $5) and "Spirit" medal.
Entries closedMonday, Jan 23, 2023 (9:00 PM PST)
$225.00
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Couch to 5k Training + Entry - Family
Train with your family (set of parent(s) and their children) for Spirit Run's Adult 5k. Training begins January 23rd and continues Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Newport Harbor High School 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 Adult 5k. Each family member will receive a "Spirit" medal. Spirit Run shirts are not included but are available for purchase.
Entries closedMonday, Jan 23, 2023 (9:00 PM PST)
$275.00
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5k (High school & under)
Includes "Spirit" Shirt
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.
Entries closed10:30 AM PDT
$35.00
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Mile (Age 7-18)
Includes "Spirit" Shirt
Four separate races for age 15-18, 11-14, 9-10, 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 of the Youth Mile races. Entry fee covers "Spirit" shirt and "Spirit" medal.
Entries closed12:40 PM PDT
$35.00
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1/2 Mile (Age 5-6)
Includes "Spirit" Shirt
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.
Entries closed1:10 PM PDT
$35.00
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1/4 Mile (Age 4)
Includes "Spirit" Shirt
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.
Entries closed1:15 PM PDT
$35.00
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Youth Combo (5k + Mile)
Includes "Spirit" Shirt
For a child age 7 & older to race the Youth 5k plus their age appropriate mile race and compete in both for 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 of the Youth Mile races. Entry fee covers "Spirit" shirt and "Spirit" medal.
Entries closed10:30 AM PDT
$55.00
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Toddler Trot (Age 3 & under)
Includes "Spirit" Shirt
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.
Entries closed1:00 PM PDT
$30.00
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5k (Post high school)
Includes "Spirit" Shirt
Adults (post high school) and older compete in this race to win non cash prizes. Competitors must maintain a 13 minute per mile pace or faster. Until February 20th, entry fee covers "Spirit" shirt (although you may decline the shirt and save $5) and "Spirit" medal.
Entries closed11:30 AM PDT
$55.00
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5k Walk - Individual
Includes "Spirit" Shirt
Age 18 and older walk or run/walk a 5k. Prizes will not be awarded in this event. Until February 20th, entry fee covers "Spirit" shirt (although you may decline the shirt and save $5) and "Spirit" medal.
Entries closed10:32 AM PDT
$55.00
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Elite Mile (Men finish 4:15; women, 4:50)
Includes "Spirit" Shirt
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 Page at www.nmspiritrun.org or email [email protected]. Until February 20th, entry fee covers "Spirit" shirt (although you may decline the shirt and save $5) and "Spirit" medal.
Entries closed11:15 AM PDT
$55.00
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Mile (Finish in 10)
Includes "Spirit" Shirt
Spirit Run has two adult mile races for those who can finish a mile in 10 minutes or faster. The Open Mile is for age 18-39 and the Masters Mile is for age 40-100. Participants compete in these races to win non cash prizes. See event schedule for start time of the Open and Master Mile races. (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 20th, entry fee covers "Spirit" shirt (although you may decline the shirt and save $5) and "Spirit" medal.
Entries closed11:00 AM PDT
$55.00
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Family Mile (Finish in 20)
Includes "Spirit" Shirt
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 20th, entry fee covers "Spirit" shirt (although you may decline the shirt and save $5) and "Spirit" medal.
Entries closed12:30 PM PDT
$55.00
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Adult Combo (5k + Mile)
Includes "Spirit" Shirt
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 (i.e., Elite, Masters, or Open Mile). Combo participants compete in both the 5k and mile to win for prizes. Adults who participate in a mile race that is not designated for their age or qualifying time are not eligible to win prizes. Also, see Elite 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 20th, entry fee covers "Spirit" shirt (although you may decline the shirt and save $5) and "Spirit" medal.
Entries closed11:00 AM PDT
$70.00
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5k Walk - Family of up to 5
A parent or set of parents and their children walk or run/walk a 5k together. Registering together allows a discounted registration fee as opposed to paying a separate registration fee for each family member. To benefit from discount, participating family should have three to five members. If your family has more than 5 members, email [email protected] about registering your family. Prizes will not be awarded in this event. Walk starts 2 minutes after start of Youth 5k. Entry fee covers "Spirit" medal for family participants but does not include a "Spirit" shirt, although until February 20th, shirts may be purchased during registration.
Entries closed10:32 AM PDT
$115.00
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Mile - Family of up to 5
A parent or set of parents and their children run or run/walk this event together. Participants have 20 minutes to finish. Prizes will not be awarded in this event. Registering together allows a discounted registration fee instead of paying a separate registration fee for each family member. To benefit from discount, participating family should have three to five members. If your family has more than 5 members, email [email protected] about registering your family. Entry fee covers "Spirit" medal for family participants but does not include a "Spirit" shirt, although until February 20th, shirts may be purchased during registration.
Entries closed12:30 PM PDT
$115.00
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Dog Mile (Human age 13-18)
Includes "Spirit" Shirt
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.
Entries closed12:20 PM PDT
$35.00
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Dog Mile (Human age 19 & up)
Includes "Spirit" Shirt
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. Entry fee covers "Spirit" medal, and until February 20th a shirt, although you may decline it and save $5.
Entries closed12:20 PM PDT
$55.00
Organiser's description
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 and younger), age based, 1/4- 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 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 Spirit Run's _ONLINE SHOP_. Items purchased from the online shop will be shipped to your designated address; they may not be picked up at Spirit Run. For further details about Spirit Run merchandise visit the Registration Page at newportspiritrun.org.
_ST. PATRICK'S THEMED FEATURES_ include:
* St. Paddy's themed event shirt and finish medal
* Costume contest will have multiple divisions with prizes
* Registrants may choose from St. Paddy's swag including decorative eyeglasses (first 1000 registrants) and headpieces (first 300)
Check newportspiritrun.org for details and updates.
Spirit Run offers a cash prize purse in the Elite and Masters Mile and 5k, and non-cash prizes in the Dog Mile and Youth Events. Competitors must participate in their age-appropriate race to be eligible to win.
In between the walking and running events, participants and spectators enjoy a Youth & Fitness Expo with food and beverages, live music, massage and shopping for adults, youth activities, health and fitness information, adoptable dogs, and more.
The net proceeds of this long-standing community event benefit youth local schools, youth sports, and other youth causes. Schools and other youth charities sign up to fundraise with Spirit Run. You may, but are not required, credit your entry and make a donation to your favorite one when you register for Spirit Run. You may also create an online Spirit Run giving page and invite friends and family members to donate to your participating school or charity.
*Qualifying standards apply for Elite, Open, and Masters Mile races.
Location
120 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, 92660, CA, United States
41st Annual Spirit Run
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