Sat, Feb 6, 2027

Moorpark Groundhog Day 5k/1M

Moorpark, CA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

5K1 Mile

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Dec 28, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Moorpark Groundhog Day 5k/1M

The race starts and finishes at Moorpark High School, with the 5k running on roads before returning to the stadium for the finish line. The route is quick underfoot, and coming into a stadium to finish gives it a slightly different feel than most local road races. The event raises money for the school's athletics programs, so there is a direct connection between the race and the place.

After the race, the school grounds host an awards ceremony alongside refreshments, vendor booths, and a raffle drawing prizes from local businesses. There is also a kids' fun run held on the track, giving younger family members their own race on the same morning.

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Finish-Time Stats

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

5K · 2026 results

303finishers

14:50winner

29:53median

1:11:01cutoff

Top 3: Chris Frias (14:50) · Brad Durant (16:26) · Luke Jackson (16:38)

The Moorpark Groundhog Day 5k/1M has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Sep 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K2/6/2027 08:00$30

1 Mile2/6/2027 09:00$20

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Common Questions About the Moorpark Groundhog Day 5k/1M

Will I finish last at the Moorpark Groundhog Day 5k/1M?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 29:53, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:01, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Moorpark Groundhog Day 5k/1M a good first 5K?

A field of 303 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Moorpark Groundhog Day 5k/1M?

The 5K winner ran 14:50 while the median finisher took 29:53. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.