SoCal's Cinco De Miles 5K and 5 MILE
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Huntington Beach, California
- Price $33.00 - $50.48
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a vibrant celebration of culture and fitness at SoCal's Cinco De Miles 5K and 5 Mile event on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the picturesque Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach, Orange County! This festive race offers participants a choice between a 5K, 5-mile race, or a fun 1-mile family run, making it perfect for runners of all ages and abilities. Experience the excitement of live mariachi music, Folklórico dancing, and a delightful food festival while you jog, walk, or run along the scenic beach path.
Every participant will be rewarded with unique custom cast medals featuring moving parts and a stylish, fully designed Cinco De Miles-themed tech shirt. With RFID chip timing, age division awards, and a lively atmosphere, this event promises to be a memorable day for everyone involved. Bring your friends, family, and even your furry companions for a day filled with fun, fitness, and cultural celebration, all while enjoying the beautiful California coastline! Don’t miss out on this incredible fiesta party run!
Every participant will be rewarded with unique custom cast medals featuring moving parts and a stylish, fully designed Cinco De Miles-themed tech shirt. With RFID chip timing, age division awards, and a lively atmosphere, this event promises to be a memorable day for everyone involved. Bring your friends, family, and even your furry companions for a day filled with fun, fitness, and cultural celebration, all while enjoying the beautiful California coastline! Don’t miss out on this incredible fiesta party run!
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY. MAY 2, 2026 SO CAL'S CINCO DE MILES 5K & 5 MILES
AT BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH . LOT 25
IT'S A FULL FIESTA PARTY RUN! LIVE MARIACHI. FOLCL'ORICO DANCING. FOOD FESTIVE RACE EVENT.
Race, run, walk, or jog . HUGE, UNIQUE CUSTOM CAST MEDALS WITH MOVING PARTS AND A BABY SOFT TECH SHIRT FULLY DESIGNED FRONT AND BACK. NEW DESIGN EACH YEAR.
Come celebrate Mexican Culture with us. And be as victorious in your pursuit of health as those soldados were in their victory at the Battle of Puebla. Sign up for 5K or 5 miles or run the 1-mile family fun run. Have fun meeting people while celebrating culture. Running is universal.
RFIP CHIP TIMING and age division awards by Itz About Time.
COOL custom cast medals and Cinco De MILES authentic event t-shirts.
EVERY PARTICIPANT RECEIVES:
* Custom Cinco de Miles cast medals
* Cinco de Miles-themed event race shirts
* Age division awards
* RFID Chip timing by Itz About Time (itzabouttime.com [https://runsignup.com/itzabouttime.com])
* Enjoy the music, the refreshments, and each other!
* Caren Ware Events are designed for Every BODY and EVERYBODY! BEST THEMED ever races.
RACE LOCATION: BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH (lot 25.)
PARKING: Come in the main gate at 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, Ca. 92649 and turn right, going to the very last lot which is closest to Warner and PCH. Have $15 credit card ready at the gate per car, or a park pass. You can also find limited free and hourly parking behind the Jack in the Box on PCH and Warner and along that inner road in Sunset Beach, and jog into the state park on running sidewalk.
EARLY RACE PACKET PICK-UP IS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE OR YOU MAY PICK UP THE BIB AND SHIRT ON RACE DAY AT THE RACE SITE. YOU MAY PICK UP FOR OTHERS.
PACKET PICK UP: FRIDAY, MAY 1ST , 2026 . LUNCH TIME: NOON TO 3PM
ROAD RUNNER SPORTS 1835 NEWPORT BLVD COSTA MESA, CA. 92627
RACE DAY SCHEDULES:
6:30 am Registration OPENS
Shirts are given with bibs at registration. Medals when you finish
7:45 am to 8:15 am Folcl'orico Performance, Dancing Horses, Mariachi Music
8:00 am START of Cinco de Mile fun run. (1 Mile)
8:15 am START of Kid's Carrera. (400 yards)
8:30 am Mass START of 5K/5 Mile
9:15 am Start of 5k AWARDS CEREMONY
9:30 am Start of the 5-mile AWARD CEREMONY
Bring EXTRA CASH FOR STREET TACOS, AGUA FRESCA, FRESH FRUIT, GALLETINAS AND SPECIALTY COFFEES.
FINISHER MEDALS TO EVERY FINISHER
AGE DIVISION AWARDS:
5-year Age Spans: 3 deep with 5-year age spans: 5k and 5 Mile 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80&over
Top 3 Overall Trophies to Males & Females Plus award to Oldest finisher. Youngest finisher.
PETS: Friendly Pets are allowed and must be leashed at all times and accompanied by a Run /Walk participant. Please use a leash of 5 ft or less, for the safety of all pets and runners. Line up towards the back of the pack at the start and keep to the side of the race field on the course.
STROLLER: Families can bring strollers, but agree to use at their own risk. We do ask that you line up towards the back of the pack at the start and keep to the side of the race field on the course. Note, that only registered participants with a BIB will receive a finisher medal.
Please make sure your BIB is in the front and visible to our volunteers. And watch for cyclists enjoying the same beach bike path you are running on.
The race will take place rain or shine. RESTROOMS are in the public buildings at the end of each of the parking lots.
AT BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH . LOT 25
IT'S A FULL FIESTA PARTY RUN! LIVE MARIACHI. FOLCL'ORICO DANCING. FOOD FESTIVE RACE EVENT.
Race, run, walk, or jog . HUGE, UNIQUE CUSTOM CAST MEDALS WITH MOVING PARTS AND A BABY SOFT TECH SHIRT FULLY DESIGNED FRONT AND BACK. NEW DESIGN EACH YEAR.
Come celebrate Mexican Culture with us. And be as victorious in your pursuit of health as those soldados were in their victory at the Battle of Puebla. Sign up for 5K or 5 miles or run the 1-mile family fun run. Have fun meeting people while celebrating culture. Running is universal.
RFIP CHIP TIMING and age division awards by Itz About Time.
COOL custom cast medals and Cinco De MILES authentic event t-shirts.
EVERY PARTICIPANT RECEIVES:
* Custom Cinco de Miles cast medals
* Cinco de Miles-themed event race shirts
* Age division awards
* RFID Chip timing by Itz About Time (itzabouttime.com [https://runsignup.com/itzabouttime.com])
* Enjoy the music, the refreshments, and each other!
* Caren Ware Events are designed for Every BODY and EVERYBODY! BEST THEMED ever races.
RACE LOCATION: BOLSA CHICA STATE BEACH (lot 25.)
PARKING: Come in the main gate at 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, Ca. 92649 and turn right, going to the very last lot which is closest to Warner and PCH. Have $15 credit card ready at the gate per car, or a park pass. You can also find limited free and hourly parking behind the Jack in the Box on PCH and Warner and along that inner road in Sunset Beach, and jog into the state park on running sidewalk.
EARLY RACE PACKET PICK-UP IS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE OR YOU MAY PICK UP THE BIB AND SHIRT ON RACE DAY AT THE RACE SITE. YOU MAY PICK UP FOR OTHERS.
PACKET PICK UP: FRIDAY, MAY 1ST , 2026 . LUNCH TIME: NOON TO 3PM
ROAD RUNNER SPORTS 1835 NEWPORT BLVD COSTA MESA, CA. 92627
RACE DAY SCHEDULES:
6:30 am Registration OPENS
Shirts are given with bibs at registration. Medals when you finish
7:45 am to 8:15 am Folcl'orico Performance, Dancing Horses, Mariachi Music
8:00 am START of Cinco de Mile fun run. (1 Mile)
8:15 am START of Kid's Carrera. (400 yards)
8:30 am Mass START of 5K/5 Mile
9:15 am Start of 5k AWARDS CEREMONY
9:30 am Start of the 5-mile AWARD CEREMONY
Bring EXTRA CASH FOR STREET TACOS, AGUA FRESCA, FRESH FRUIT, GALLETINAS AND SPECIALTY COFFEES.
FINISHER MEDALS TO EVERY FINISHER
AGE DIVISION AWARDS:
5-year Age Spans: 3 deep with 5-year age spans: 5k and 5 Mile 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80&over
Top 3 Overall Trophies to Males & Females Plus award to Oldest finisher. Youngest finisher.
PETS: Friendly Pets are allowed and must be leashed at all times and accompanied by a Run /Walk participant. Please use a leash of 5 ft or less, for the safety of all pets and runners. Line up towards the back of the pack at the start and keep to the side of the race field on the course.
STROLLER: Families can bring strollers, but agree to use at their own risk. We do ask that you line up towards the back of the pack at the start and keep to the side of the race field on the course. Note, that only registered participants with a BIB will receive a finisher medal.
Please make sure your BIB is in the front and visible to our volunteers. And watch for cyclists enjoying the same beach bike path you are running on.
The race will take place rain or shine. RESTROOMS are in the public buildings at the end of each of the parking lots.
Races
-
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$44.00
-
5 Miles Run
Incl. $4.48 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:30AM PDT)
$50.48
-
Cinco De Mile
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$33.00
-
Kid's Carrera- 400 Yards
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:15AM PDT)
$33.00
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Bolsa Chica State Beach, 17851 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, 92649, CA, United States
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