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
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and dream big at the highly anticipated Irvine Dream Run on Saturday, May 9, 2026! Set in the beautiful Great Park in Irvine, Orange, this family-friendly event features exciting race distances of 5K and 3K, allowing participants to choose their challenge or double the fun with both. Kicking off beneath the iconic Great Park Balloon, this lively event promises an unforgettable morning filled with camaraderie and celebration.
Every registration includes a stylish race shirt, a finisher medal, and a memorable finish-line photo, plus full access to the vibrant post-race expo featuring music, food trucks, vendor booths, and more! Best of all, by participating, you are supporting a fantastic cause—the Sunstone Community Fund, which aims to raise $50,000 to fuel startups and entrepreneurship in Irvine. Spots are filling fast, so be sure to register by April 27, 2026, to secure your preferred shirt size. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run, celebrate, and invest in the future of Irvine!
Every registration includes a stylish race shirt, a finisher medal, and a memorable finish-line photo, plus full access to the vibrant post-race expo featuring music, food trucks, vendor booths, and more! Best of all, by participating, you are supporting a fantastic cause—the Sunstone Community Fund, which aims to raise $50,000 to fuel startups and entrepreneurship in Irvine. Spots are filling fast, so be sure to register by April 27, 2026, to secure your preferred shirt size. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run, celebrate, and invest in the future of Irvine!
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, 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.
_If you are using a coupon code, please note the discount will not show until you get to the payment screen and click "apply discount"._
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, 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.
_If you are using a coupon code, please note the discount will not show until you get to the payment screen and click "apply discount"._
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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