About the USACE SPL 5K
The course runs at Prado Dam, so expect an open, utilitarian setting rather than a scenic park loop. The terrain around a dam site tends toward flat, wide paths with unobstructed views of the surrounding hills. It reads as a straightforward out-and-back or loop on solid ground, the kind of route where you can settle into a pace without much to navigate.
This is a private event, so you need a registration code to get in. It is tied to Engineer Day, and the field is largely made up of colleagues, families, and friends connected to the Los Angeles District. The atmosphere reflects that, closer to an office gathering than an open public race.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles11/14/2026 09:00$38
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