Moorpark Groundhog Day 5k/1M
- Date Sat 7th February 2026
- Time 8:00AM PST
- Location Moorpark, California
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and fun at the Moorpark Groundhog Day 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in the beautiful city of Moorpark, Ventura! This exciting event supports the Moorpark High School cross country and track programs, making it a great way to promote physical activity while giving back to the community.
Participants can choose to race in the fast, chip-timed 5K, which starts at the high school and concludes with a thrilling finish in the stadium, or join the "Catch the Groundhog" 1 Mile Fun Run designed specifically for kids aged 11 and under. Every young athlete who completes the 5K will receive a finisher medal, and all kids participating in the fun run will also earn a medal for their efforts!
Don't miss out on the post-race festivities, which include an awards ceremony celebrating age group winners, plus refreshments, local vendors, and an exciting raffle with fantastic prizes donated by local businesses. Be sure to register by January 25, 2026, to guarantee your event t-shirt. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories!
Participants can choose to race in the fast, chip-timed 5K, which starts at the high school and concludes with a thrilling finish in the stadium, or join the "Catch the Groundhog" 1 Mile Fun Run designed specifically for kids aged 11 and under. Every young athlete who completes the 5K will receive a finisher medal, and all kids participating in the fun run will also earn a medal for their efforts!
Don't miss out on the post-race festivities, which include an awards ceremony celebrating age group winners, plus refreshments, local vendors, and an exciting raffle with fantastic prizes donated by local businesses. Be sure to register by January 25, 2026, to guarantee your event t-shirt. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories!
Organiser's Description
Benefiting Moorpark High Schools cross country and track programs, the Groundhog Day event consists of two events. Starting at the high school, the 5k is a fast, chip timed road race with an exciting finish at the beautiful Moorpark High School stadium. All ages and abilities are welcome. All participants age 11 and under who complete the 5k will received a finisher medal. There will also be a Catch the Groundhog 1 mile fun run for kids 11 and under which will be held on the track with finisher medals for all. Registration fees include a t-shirt for all runners (shirts are only guaranteed if you register by Sunday 1/25/26).
POST-RACE FESTIVITIES INCLUDE THE AWARDS CEREMONY WITH AGE GROUP MEDALS PLUS REFRESHMENTS, VENDORS, AND A RAFFLE OF WONDERFUL PRIZES DONATED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES.
POST-RACE FESTIVITIES INCLUDE THE AWARDS CEREMONY WITH AGE GROUP MEDALS PLUS REFRESHMENTS, VENDORS, AND A RAFFLE OF WONDERFUL PRIZES DONATED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES.
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th February 2026 (8:00AM PST)
$32.80
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE FRIDAY 1/31/25 5:00pm to 7:00pm -- Race Packet Pick-Up and Registration -Location at Moorpark High School, 4500 Tierra Rejada Rd in Moorpark -Community Room near Library (enter campus off Arroyo Vista Park Drive/Countrywood) RACE DAY - SATURDAY 2/01/25 6:30am Race Day Registration and Bib Pick-Up Opens (at MHS Stadium, park in any MHS lot) 7-10am Pre and Post Race Festival at MHS Stadium 7:50am National Anthem 8:00am 5k Race starts on track 9:00am 1 Mile Kids/Family Fun Run on Track, Catch the Groundhog! 9:15am 5k Awards Ceremony 5k AWARDS -all finishers age 11 and under will receive a medal -plaque to overall top male and female -medals for top three finishers male/female of each age group: 0-7 8-11 12-15 16-19 20-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-69 70-79 80-120 (1 medal) -
1M Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th February 2026 (9:00AM PST)
$22.20
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE FRIDAY 1/31/25 5:00pm to 7:00pm -- Race Packet Pick-Up and Registration -Location at Moorpark High School, 4500 Tierra Rejada Rd in Moorpark -Community Room near Library (enter campus off Arroyo Vista Park Drive/Countrywood) RACE DAY - SATURDAY 2/01/25 6:30am Race Day Registration and Bib Pick-Up Opens (at MHS Stadium, park in any MHS lot) 7-10am Pre and Post Race Festival at MHS Stadium 7:50am National Anthem 8:00am 5k Race starts on track 9:00am 1 Mile Kids/Family Fun Run on Track, Catch the Groundhog! 9:15am 5k Awards Ceremony 1M FINISHERS MEDAL -all finishers will receive a medal
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