About the RODEO RUN 5K/10K
The course runs on a paved path along Huntington State Beach, flat the whole way with the ocean beside you and surf audible throughout. The route is shared with cyclists and other beachgoers, so you pick your own pace and line. A Western theme runs through the whole morning, with live horses, western music, line dancing, and a roping station near the start area.
Packet pickup is offered the day before at a running store in Fountain Valley, but race-day pickup is available too, and walk-up registration is welcome at the start. Parking is in the state beach lot right next to the event, though carpooling is encouraged. Pacific City, a short walk away, is another option if you want to browse shops or grab food after.
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The RODEO RUN 5K/10K 2026 Results
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 Results · 2026
374finishers
18:13winner
36:07median
1:44:42cutoff
Top 3: Julio Lopez (18:13) · Red Baron Kayno (18:44) · Davis Louie (19:00)
10K Results · 2026
199finishers
35:56winner
1:05:09median
2:09:07cutoff
Top 3: Alex Rios (35:56) · Javier Gonzalez (38:46) · Christopher framck (39:56)
The RODEO RUN 5K/10K has been held every year since at least 2019. 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 Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles4/11/2027 08:30$40
6.2 Miles4/11/2027 08:30$45
Little Cowpoke Dash (200 and 400 yards) or 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run4/11/2027 08:15$28
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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