About the La Vida Sucia Animal Series: Raccoon Run 5K • 10K • Kids Run
The Raccoon Run takes place at Whittier Narrows Nature Center, a natural open space that gives the course a genuinely outdoorsy feel. The trails here are earthy rather than groomed, which fits the spirit of the series name. Several distance options mean the morning draws a wide spread of people, and there is a kids run alongside the main events.
The race is put on by Los Mugrosos, a local off-road crew, which gives it a DIY character that most road 5Ks do not have. Beyond that, specifics about packet pickup and parking were not part of what the organizers shared, so arriving a little early is a safe habit.
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Distances & Start Times
6.2 Miles1/30/2027 08:00$45
3.1 Miles1/30/2027 08:15$35
100 Yards1/30/2027 07:30$15
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