The RODEO RUN 5K/10K

The RODEO RUN at Huntington Beach State Park 

                       Bringing the WILD WEST Alive!                           

The Cowboy Western-Themed Running Experience 

                                                                      Sunday, March 15, 2026 Huntington State Beach

Western Music. Live horses. Line dance instructors. Cowboy or cowgirl it up!  We are celebrating everything WESTERN.  It’s not just a run, it is the cowboy round-up of the year.  Learn to rope station, and try your turn at 2 stepping.  Best-themed WESTERN wear event shirts.  Custom cast finisher medal that turns into a belt buckle! NEW MEDAL DESIGN each year!  Line dance warm-up area.   5K /10K age division awards.  Top three overall custom awards.  RFID CHIP TIMED by Itz About Time. There is a Wild West in all of us. An extraordinary Caren Ware Event.

Race Start Time  

• 6:30 am Registration Opens/ EXPO begins. Same day packet pick-up and same-day registration sign-ups.
• 8:00 am Little Cowpoke Dash (200 and 400 yards)  or 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run
• 7:30 to 8:30 WILD WEST entertainment and LINE DANCING
• 8:30 am 5K/10K Start
• 9:30 am 5k awards
• 9:45 am 10k Awards

📍 Race Location & Parking Guide

• Exact Spot: Huntington State Beach, Lot 10
• Address: 21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 

How to Enter

• Main Race Entry (6:30 AM): Use the East Entrance gate located at the corner of Beach Blvd and PCH. Once inside, the race is located in the first lot on your left (Lot 10).
  • ⚠️ Important: Avoid the West entrance, as this leads to the City of Huntington Beach lots, which are separate from the race location.
• Early Arrival (6:00 AM): If you arrive early, use the Magnolia St and PCH gate.

🅿️ Parking Options

• On-Site (State Park Lot): $15 flat fee. Carpooling is highly recommended!
• Pacific City Structure: Located about 0.75 miles from the start line. This is a great option if you want to enjoy the shops and restaurants after the race—treat the walk to the start line as your warm-up!
• Street Parking: Limited metered spots are available nearby.

 Perfect selfie moments! ‘Corral’ camaraderie! Awards are 3 deep in 5-year age spans.  Plus top overall male and female trophies.

Early Packet Pick up:

Sports Basement Fountain Valley
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 11am to 1pm
Address: 10800 Kalama River Ave, Fountain Valley, Ca. 92708

RACE DAY SIGN UPS are available at RACE SITE  from 6:30 am to 8:15 am.  And RACE DAY PICK-UP AVAILABLE. 
Walk-up registration is welcome on race day. One person may pick up for other participants. Strollers and dogs on leases are allowed.

Registration Fee includes a Western-themed event shirt, a running bib, and the Best BELT BUCKLE  custom cast FINISHER MEDAL ever!  

AWARDS:

There are “In It To Win It” age categories 3 deep with 5-year age spans:
1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39 40-44, 45-49, 50-54,55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80-84, 85 & plus.

Presented at 9:30 5K and 9:50 am 10K

PARKING: State Park charges $15 to enter, but you will get to park front row, right next to the event.  Carpool.  Limited meter parking on the street.  Arrive early. Or park at Pacific City and enjoy shops and a bite to eat afterward!

Course: Definitely flat and fast on the paved running path with views of the beach and the sounds of the surf crashing. Great atmosphere. 

PLEASE NOTE: The course IS open to the public and will be shared with CYCLISTS and other runners and dog walkers.

You choose your course tactics. Race…Jog…Stroll…or Roll. Families can bring strollers but agree to use them at their own risk.  Water at the 1 mile/2 mile and turn arounds for the 10K.  

Rain or Shine. 

Run for a Cause – Supporting Two Meaningful Organizations
When you participate in the Rodeo Run, you’re also helping support two incredible causes that are changing lives.

We are proud to support VetsStrong USA, an organization dedicated to using equine experiences to challenge, change, and enhance the lives of military veterans. Through powerful interactions with horses, veterans gain confidence, connection, and healing.

We are also raising funds for Miss Pam’s Ranch, a special ranch that has impacted countless lives by bringing together kids, animals, and the healing power of outdoor experiences. The ranch is led by Miss Pam, an inspiring woman in a wheelchair whose mission continues to transform the lives of those who visit.

At Caren Ware Events, our races are designed to be “something for EVERYBODY and EVERY BODY.” Our mission is to create fun, enriching, healthy outdoor experiences while also giving back to organizations making a real difference.

Through events like the Rodeo Run, we are also building the Ware in the World Foundation, an initiative focused on connecting cultures through outdoor activities while providing hope, happiness, and life-enhancing opportunities.

Every mile you run helps support something bigger.

BE Active. BE healthy. Saddle up and enjoy!