Dream Run
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 7:30AM PDT
- Location Irvine, California
- Price $27.50 - $54.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 2026 Irvine Dream Run on Saturday, May 9th, 2026! Taking place at the beautiful Great Park in Irvine, this family-friendly event offers participants the chance to choose between a thrilling 5k or a spirited 3k run. Every runner will receive a stylish race shirt, a shiny finisher's medal, and a memorable finish line photo. After your race, enjoy the festivities at the post-race expo, featuring a bouncy house, live music, delicious food trucks, and a variety of vendor booths.
Not only will you have a fantastic time, but your participation also supports a great cause! All proceeds from the event will benefit the Sunstone Community Fund, which focuses on fostering startups and entrepreneurship in Irvine, with a goal of raising $50,000. Don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible event—register by April 20, 2026, to guarantee your shirt size and secure your spot. Hurry, as spaces are filling up fast! Join us for a day of community spirit, exercise, and fun at the Irvine Dream Run!
Not only will you have a fantastic time, but your participation also supports a great cause! All proceeds from the event will benefit the Sunstone Community Fund, which focuses on fostering startups and entrepreneurship in Irvine, with a goal of raising $50,000. Don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible event—register by April 20, 2026, to guarantee your shirt size and secure your spot. Hurry, as spaces are filling up fast! Join us for a day of community spirit, exercise, and fun at the Irvine Dream Run!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 2026 Irvine Dream Run at the Great Park in Irvine! Whether you sign up for a 5k or a 3k or both! get ready to kick off this annual family-friendly event at the iconic Great Park Balloon [https://www.destinationirvine.com/blog/take-flight-at-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 [https://sunstonecommunity.org] to support startups and entrepreneurship in Irvine. Help us reach our $50,000 fundraising goal for local entrepreneurship and startup development.
Register by APRIL 20, 2026, to secure your shirt size. Dont wait spots are filling up fast!
Follow the Sunstone Community Fund on Instagram [https://instagram.com/sunstonecommunityfund] or read the press release [https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305689893/en/Sunstone-ALC-Launch-Dream-Run-Moving-Irvine-Forward] to learn more.
Proceeds go directly to the charitable Sunstone Community Fund [https://sunstonecommunity.org] to support startups and entrepreneurship in Irvine. Help us reach our $50,000 fundraising goal for local entrepreneurship and startup development.
Register by APRIL 20, 2026, to secure your shirt size. Dont wait spots are filling up fast!
Follow the Sunstone Community Fund on Instagram [https://instagram.com/sunstonecommunityfund] or read the press release [https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305689893/en/Sunstone-ALC-Launch-Dream-Run-Moving-Irvine-Forward] to learn more.
Races
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5K Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:30AM PDT)
$38.10
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 7, 2025, 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. $3.70 Fee & Race T-Shirt
Sat 9th May 2026 (7:30AM PDT)
$48.70
The 5K bundle includes all the items in the 5k PLUS sunglasses and a commemorative headband! Register by April 7, 2025, 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 7, 2025, 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 7, 2025, 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 April 21st through April 26th. This package does not include a race t-shirt or any race swag.
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