Irvine Dream Run
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 7:30AM PDT
- Location Irvine, California
- Price $27.50 - $54.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and dream big at the 2026 Irvine Dream Run, taking place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the beautiful Great Park in Irvine, Orange County! This family-friendly event features exciting race options, including a 5K and a 3K, or double the fun by running both distances! Kick off your memorable morning beneath the iconic Great Park Balloon and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with community spirit.
Every registration includes a stylish race shirt, a finisher medal, a finish-line photo, and full access to our lively post-race expo, complete with a bouncy house, live music, delicious food trucks, and vendor booths offering a variety of goodies. Best of all, your participation supports the Sunstone Community Fund, aiming to raise $50,000 to fuel local startups and entrepreneurs in Irvine. Don’t miss out—register by April 27, 2026, to secure your shirt size, and if you refer five friends, you’ll earn a $20 refund on your registration! Spots are filling fast, so join us to run, celebrate, and invest in Irvine’s future together!
Every registration includes a stylish race shirt, a finisher medal, a finish-line photo, and full access to our lively post-race expo, complete with a bouncy house, live music, delicious food trucks, and vendor booths offering a variety of goodies. Best of all, your participation supports the Sunstone Community Fund, aiming to raise $50,000 to fuel local startups and entrepreneurs in Irvine. Don’t miss out—register by April 27, 2026, to secure your shirt size, and if you refer five friends, you’ll earn a $20 refund on your registration! Spots are filling fast, so join us to run, celebrate, and invest in Irvine’s future together!
Organiser's Description
Lace up and dream big at the 2026 IRVINE DREAM RUN! Join us at the Great Park in Irvine for this cant-miss, family-friendly race kicking off beneath the iconic GREAT PARK BALLOON. Choose a 5K, a 3K, or double the fun and run BOTHeither way, youre in for an unforgettable morning!
Every registration includes a RACE SHIRT, FINISHER MEDAL, FINISH-LINE PHOTO, and full access to our POST-RACE EXPO, featuring a bouncy house, live music, food trucks, vendor booths, and plenty more to keep the celebration going.
Best of all, every step you take supports a great cause. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE SUNSTONE COMMUNITY FUND, helping fuel startups and entrepreneurship right here in Irvine. Our goal is to raise $50,000 for local founders and innovatorsand we need you to help make it happen.
REGISTER BY APRIL 27, 2026, to guarantee your shirt size. Dont waitSPOTS ARE FILLING FAST!
BONUS: Refer FIVE FRIENDS and score a $20 REFUND on your registration.
For more information see the Press Release [https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260303043159/en/Irvine-Dream-Run-Back-in-Great-Park-This-May-9].
Lets run, celebrate, and invest in Irvines future together! female signsparkles
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Every registration includes a RACE SHIRT, FINISHER MEDAL, FINISH-LINE PHOTO, and full access to our POST-RACE EXPO, featuring a bouncy house, live music, food trucks, vendor booths, and plenty more to keep the celebration going.
Best of all, every step you take supports a great cause. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE SUNSTONE COMMUNITY FUND, helping fuel startups and entrepreneurship right here in Irvine. Our goal is to raise $50,000 for local founders and innovatorsand we need you to help make it happen.
REGISTER BY APRIL 27, 2026, to guarantee your shirt size. Dont waitSPOTS ARE FILLING FAST!
BONUS: Refer FIVE FRIENDS and score a $20 REFUND on your registration.
For more information see the Press Release [https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260303043159/en/Irvine-Dream-Run-Back-in-Great-Park-This-May-9].
Lets run, celebrate, and invest in Irvines future together! female signsparkles
STAY CONNECTED FOLLOW THE IRVINE DREAM RUN
Race updates, medal reveals, training tips, and community highlights.
Follow @irvinedreamrun [https://www.instagram.com/irvinedreamrun/]
Races
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5K Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:30AM PDT)
$43.40
This years 5K kicks off at the iconic Great Park Balloon. Every entry includes a race shirt, medal, finish line photo, and access to the post-race expo complete with a bouncy house, live music, food trucks, booths from our vendors, and more. Proceeds go directly to the charitable Sunstone Community Fund to support startups and entrepreneurship in Irvine. Register by April 27, 2026, to secure your shirt size. Race shirt, medal, finish line photo, finish line video, and access to the post-race expo area, are included with registration. -
5K Fun Run/Walk (Bundle Package)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:30AM PDT)
$54.00
The 5K bundle includes all the items in the 5k PLUS sunglasses and a commemorative headband! Register by April 27, 2026, to secure your shirt size. -
3K Fun Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:30AM PDT)
$43.40
This years 3K Fun Run kicks off at the iconic Great Park Balloon. Every entry includes a race shirt, medal, finish line photo, and access to the post-race expo complete with a bouncy house, live music, food trucks, booths from our vendors, and more. Register by April 27, 2026, to secure your shirt size. The package includes a race shirt, medal, finish line photo, finish line video and access to the post-race expo area. -
3K Fun Run (Bundle Package)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:30AM PDT)
$54.00
The 3K bundle includes all the items in the 3K PLUS sunglasses and a commemorative headband! Register by April 27, 2026, to secure your shirt size. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
Do not worry if you cannot make this event in person. Feel free to participate anywhere in the world and be apart of this awesome event. You can upload your results for the virtual run starting May 2nd through May 9th. This package does not include a race t-shirt or any race swag.
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