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 with live results.
- Stroller-friendly event! 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.
- 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. Please enter Gates #3, #5 or #8. For a map, and further details, visit the Parking & Directions page
5K AWARDS
The top three males and females in each age division will receive an age-division medal add-on. Additional prizes for age-group podium finishers are planned; final details will be announced once confirmed.
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.
Weekend Schedule
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026
- 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Registration & Packet Pick Up
- Location: The Shops at Santa Anita, Center Court | 400 Baldwin Ave. Arcadia
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026
- 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!
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!