Join us at the Track!
Race Registration Includes:
- All participants start at an authentic horse racing gate.
- All finishers receive a custom medal and finisher t-shirt!
- 2 Complimentary beers for participants 21+
- Free ticket to the annual Derby Day horse races and a free ticket for a future visit
- Chronotrack timing on the back of your bib with live results.
- Stroller-friendly event! But all strollers must start in the final wave (you will need to walk to the right of starting gate when the race begins and not go through the gate.) Please be prepare for the last stretch which is on the race track! See FAQ for more info.
361° & Run With Us Try-On Day
Get lucky with 361 at Run With Us! Join us on Monday, March 17, 2025 for a fun-filled 361 Try-On Event at Run With Us! On St. Patrick’s Day, we’re bringing the luck of the Irish to your running game – because a little luck goes a long way at the track!
What’s in Store?
- Exclusive Discounts on 361 running shoes
- Special Derby Day 5K perks: Purchase a pair of 361 shoes and enter for a chance to win:
- Four (4) Passes to the 2025 Derby Day 5K, plus four Spring Carnival Wristbands.
- $100 Santa Anita Gift Shop credit
- A VIP Tour of Santa Anita Park’s Walking Ring & Winner’s Circle after the 5K.
Don’t miss this exciting chance to upgrade your run, grab exclusive race perks, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style!
Where: Run With Us – 335 N Lake Avenue, Pasadena
When: Monday, March 17, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
Weekend Schedule
FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025
- 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Registration & Packet Pick Up
- Location: The Shops at Santa Anita, Center Court | 400 Baldwin Ave. Arcadia
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025
- 6:30 am – Race Day Registration & Packet Pick Up (Gate 3 / Start Line)
- Location: Santa Anita Race Park, Gate 3. See google map
- New in 2025: T-Shirts & Goodie Bags are available ONLY in the Parking lot until 11:00 am
- 8:00 am – 5K Open Race (starts in waves)
- 8:20 am – 5K Walk
- 8:30 am – Expo Open! (Entertainment, Music, Food & Beer Garden)
- 9:00 am – Spring Carnival Opens!
- 9:45 am – Kids Furlong Races (7-12 Years)
- 10:05 am – Homestretch Dash (6 & Under)
- 10:00 am – Awards Ceremony
- 12-5:30 pm – Thoroughbred Racing
- 4:45 pm – $500,000 Santa Anita Derby!
- 8:00 AM 8 MINUTES/MILE & UNDER
- 8:04 AM 9 MINUTES/MILE
- 8:08 AM 10 MINUTES/MILE
- 8:12 AM 11 MINUTES/MILE
- 8:16 AM 12 MINUTES/MILE & OVER
- 8:20 AM ALL STROLLERS & WALKERS
Santa Anita Park is located just east of Pasadena off the I-10 and 210 freeways. The address is: Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007. Use specially marked “sticker lane” through Gate #3 or Gate #5 or Gate 8.
5K AWARDS
The top 3 males and females in each division will receive an age division medal add-on! In addition, Run With Us will award the following certificates to males and females in each age division: First place $25, 2nd place $20, third place$15.
5K AGE DIVISIONS
12 & Under
13 – 17
18 – 24
25 – 29
30 – 34
35 – 39
40 – 44
45 – 49
50 – 54
55 – 59
60 – 64
65 – 69
70 – 74
75 – 79
80 – 84
85 – 90
Kids Run
All registered Kids Run participants will receive a finisher’s medal. There are no awards for the first finishers.
Santa Anita Derby Day 5K is committed to providing a safe event and follows the USA Safesport Council policies.
5K Course
The 5K course starts near Gate 3 and runs through the beautiful Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, finishing on the legendary Santa Anita Race Track! View a course map here.
Kid's Races
The Kid’s Races offer children ages 12 & under an opportunity to “Run Like the Ponies”!
- At 9:45 am Ages 7-12 will compete in a 6-Furlong race. Starting close to the main finish line, they will run around the track (3/4 mile), finishing at the main finish line.
- At 10:05 am Ages 6 & under will run in the “Homestretch Dash” (approx. 50 yards) down the track’s straightaway, finishing at the main finish line.
All finishers receive a Kid’s Finisher’s Medal, T-shirt and goodie bag! There are no age division awards for Kids Races.
Spring Carnival
The Santa Anita Spring Carnival brings amazing twists and turns to Santa Anita Infield which you can enjoy after the 5K Walk/Run. All 5K & Kids Race participants have the chance to pre-purchase an unlimited ride wristband for only $18 (regular price $30) Rides open at approximately 9:00 am! You can purchase your discounted wristband while you register!