About the Run Your Heart Out - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon
The course runs along a beach path, so expect an open, flat stretch with ocean surroundings rather than a closed road. The path is shared with pedestrians and cyclists during the race, and runners are asked to keep right. Several distance options use the same out-and-back route in varying loops, so the course becomes familiar quickly. Turns are marked with chalk, signs, and flags.
Packet pickup the evening before is at a local sporting goods store. Race-morning pickup opens before the first wave goes off. Parking is available in a lot near the start, with street parking also an option nearby. At the finish, there is water, electrolytes, gels, and fruit snacks waiting.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K · 2026 results
188finishers
20:38winner
38:03median
3:20:00cutoff
Top 3: Arthur Juarez (20:38) · Melissa Huerta (21:17) · Casey Rolle (22:23)
10K · 2026 results
57finishers
39:30winner
1:03:00median
3:20:00cutoff
Top 3: Natalie Rhodes (39:30) · Jaime Leon (43:15) · Jose gomez (43:30)
13.1 Miles · 2026 results
36finishers
1:33:09winner
2:05:48median
3:20:00cutoff
Top 3: Giovanni Felix (1:33:09) · Pete Salinas (1:37:06) · Victor Hugo (1:40:22)
10 Miles · 2026 results
15finishers
1:17:36winner
1:54:21median
2:07:35cutoff
Top 3: John Boutros (1:17:36) · Brandon Succuro (1:28:34) · Carlee Clifford (1:29:59)
The Run Your Heart Out - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
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 10, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K2/6/2027 07:30$25
10K2/6/2027 07:30$29
10 Miles2/6/2027 07:00$35
13.1 Miles2/6/2027 07:00$39
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