Sat, Feb 27, 2027

Downey 5K for TLC

Downey, CA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2016

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Feb 1, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Downey 5K for TLC

This race benefits the school district's family resource center in Downey, so there is a school-community feel to the whole morning. Students can be sponsored to participate, which shapes the crowd you run with, leaning toward families and kids alongside regular runners.

Bib pickup happens at the TLC Family Resource Center on Bellflower Boulevard over the few days before the race, with the last pickup window running into the evening. Team bibs require a scheduled appointment, so reach out to TLC ahead of time if you are picking up for a group.

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Downey 5K for TLC 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a big field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K Results · 2026

1,222finishers

16:49winner

41:06median

1:25:56cutoff

Top 3: Matthew Alvarez (16:49) · Daniel Estrella (17:27) · Juan Fernandez (18:22)

The Downey 5K for TLC has been held every year since at least 2016. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 3.1 Miles results.

Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles2/27/2027 08:00$35

3.1 Miles2/27/2027 08:00$25

Sideline Supporter2/27/2027 08:00$35

Going for a Time?

Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Downey 5K for TLC

Will I finish last at the Downey 5K for TLC?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 41:06, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:25:56, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Downey 5K for TLC a good first 3.1 Miles?

With 1,222 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Downey 5K for TLC?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:49 while the median finisher took 41:06. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

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