Join us at the track Saturday, April 6!

Race Details for 2019
Included in your race registration

  • All participants start in an authentic starting gate
  • All finishers receive a custom medal and finisher tshirt
  • Chronotracks timing on the back of your bib with live results
  • Stroller friendly! But all strollers must start in the final wave (you will need to walk to right of starting gate when race begins and not go through gate.)
  • Complimentary beer garden for 21+
  • Free ticket to the annual Derby Day horse races and a free ticket for a future visit

Packet Pick Up

Beat the race day rush and pick up your materials in advance of the race! All registered participants will receive a bib, tshirt, and goodie bag. If you can’t make it to any of the Expo days, don’t fret; you’re welcome to send a friend or family member to Expo to pick up your race day necessities – as long as they come armed with a copy of everyone’s ID and waiver.

Download the Adult Waiver.
Download the Kids Waiver.

Dates & Times

  • Friday, April 5, 2019 – 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm at Westfield Santa Anita Mall Promenade
  • Saturday, April 6, 2019 (RACE MORNING) – 6:00 am to 8:15 am at Gate 3 of Santa Anita Park

If you prefer to register via the mail, you can download a paper entry form here.

March 23 – April 4
Walk in registration
Run With Us
235 N. Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA

Race Fees

Pricing goes up! Secure the best price by registering early. 

Adult 5K: $38
Seniors 5K (Age 65+): $36
Kids 5K (under 17): $25
Kids races: $25

4/3-4/5 Pricing:
Adult 5K: $40
Seniors 5K(Age 65+): $38
Kids 5K (under 17): $30
Kids races: $30

Race Day Pricing:
Adult 5K: $43
Seniors 5K(Age 65+): $40
Kids 5K (under 17): $30
Kids races: $30

Race Start Times

  • Race day registration  (6:30 a.m.)
  • 5K Open Race – Wave start (8:00 a.m.)
  • 5K Walk (8:20 a.m.)
  • Entertainment, music, food (8:30 a.m.)
  • Kids’ 6- Furlong Race (7-12 years) (9:45 a.m.)
  • Homestretch Dash (6 & under) (10:05 a.m.)
  • Awards ceremony (10:15 a.m.)
  • Thoroughbred racing on Santa Anita Derby Day (1:00 pm to 5:30 p.m.)
  • $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (2:45p.m.)

Wave Start Time

  • 7:00 min/mile & under (8:00 a.m.)
  • 8:00 min/mile  (8:02 a.m.)
  • 9:00 min/mile (8:04 a.m.)
  • 9:30 min/mile(8:06 a.m.)
  • 10:00 min/mile (8:08 a.m.)
  • 10:30 min/mile (8:10 a.m.)
  • 11:00 min/mile (8:12 a.m.)
  • 11:30 min/mile (8:14 a.m.)
  • 12:00 min/mile (8:16 a.m.)
  • Walkers (8:20 a.m.)

Directions

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.

Awards

Master 5K Race:

$100 For 1st Place Male and Female

$50 for 2nd Place Male and Female

$25 for 3rd Place Male and Female

Open 5K Race:

$100 for 1st Place Male and Female

$50 for 2nd Place Male and Female

$25 for 3rd Place Male and Female

Course

Race course runs through the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden and finishes on the legendary Santa Anita Race Track! View a course map here.

Kid's Races

The kids’ run offer children ages 12 & under an opportunity to “run like the ponies” in a 6-Furlong,  3/4-mile race around the track. Those 6 & under will run in the “Homestretch Dash” down the track’s straightaway. All finishers receive a commemorative medal, T-shirt and goodie bag! Awards will be given to the top 3 finishers in the following age groups: 6 & under, 7-9, and 10-12. The kids races begin at 9:45 am.

Packet Pick Up

Beat the race day rush and pick up your shirt, bib and goodie bag in advance. Packet pick up will occur Friday, April 6 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm inside the Promenade area of Westfield Santa Anita. You are able to pick up for friends and family, just bring a copy of their signed waiver. If you can’t pick up in advance, you can pick up race morning starting at 6:30 am outside of Gate 3 at Santa Anita Park.

Beneficiaries

Proceeds benefit Arcadia High School, El Monte High School, Alhambra High School, Arroyo High School, the LA Arboretum Foundation, the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage and CARMA, which raises money for retired California racehorses.

This year, it is easier than ever to help a worthy school or non-profit organization. When you use our online entry form, simply select a beneficiary from the drop down list. That will send $5 of your entry fee to the beneficiary you select, with no increase in your entry fee! Please note if you use a discount code that your $5 designation will not be counted towards that charity.

Santa Anita Park

Santa Anita Park is located just east of Pasadena off the I-10 and 210 freeways at 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007. When arriving for the 5K, please use the specially marked “sticker lane” through Gate #3 or Gate #8. Take full advantage of your race entry, which includes a parking pass and an admission pass for a day of Thoroughbred racing on Santa Anita Derby Day. For more information about racing and legendary Santa Anita Park, please visit  www.santaanita.com.