The event opens at 6:30 A.M. for late registration and closes at noon.

The 5K & 10K will start at 8:00 A.M. The 1/2K Kid’s Fun Run will start at 10:00 A.M., and the 1K Kid’s Fun Run will start at 10:15 A.M.

Both the Start and Finish are located in front of the El Segundo High School at 640 Main Street in El Segundo.

The 5K is a Run/Walk event, while the 10K is runner-focused. As long as you complete the course within the 1-hour and 45-minute time limit, you are welcome to walk. Walkers must line up behind all runners at the starting line.

With both the 5K and 10K running on the same loop, participants are given 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete the courses, with the finish line closing promptly at 9:45.

Unfortunately, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED (NO DOGS!) in either the 5K or 10K due to insurance restrictions

While not encouraged, they will be allowed as long as the participant is not placing any other runner/walker at risk. Race officials reserve the right to disqualify or remove any participant whose activity is unsafe and may pose a risk of harm to themselves and/or other participants.

Yes, but ONLY in the 5K. Participants in the 5K who plan to bring baby strollers, wagons, or similar items are asked to line up behind the General Walkers. Strollers, wagons, and similar items are allowed ONLY for the 5K.

Note:  Registered participants who complete the 5K or 10K while riding in a stroller are not eligible for Age Category Medals, but will receive a participant medal.

For the safety of all, as well as insurance reasons, the following are PROHIBITED by participants for use on the racecourse: skates, roller shoes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and any gas or electric-operated vehicles.

Yes, both the 5K and 10K routes are USA Track & Field certified courses (Certification Codes CA21007TEB and CA21021TEB).

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Yes, the Run has fulfilled all requirements to be fully sanctioned - USATF Sanction 26-33-160500.

Currently, there are no plans for a gear tent at this time.

There are two Water Stations. One is located at Center Street Elementary, which also has a porta-potty, while the second Water Station is at the Finish Line.

There is one Aid Station, and it will be located next to the Finish Line.

Yes, porta-potties are located in the Expo area and at the Center Street School water station.

Water, bananas, and bagels will be provided for all runners at the finish line.  Goodie bags distributed at the finish may also contain a snack.  Additional food and beverage giveaway items may be available from Expo booths. 

After 1 hour and 45 minutes, the course will reopen to traffic with support services beginning their breakdown. At that time, any remaining race participants will be asked to move to the sidewalk.

The Kids’ Fun Runs are designed for children ages 2–10, with two distances based on age or ability:

• ½K: One lap around Library Park, recommended for ages 2–5.
• 1K: Two laps around Library Park, recommended for ages 6–10.

No—these untimed events are all about participating, having fun, and celebrating the finish!

Absolutely! Parents are welcome to accompany their children at no additional cost. Accompanying parents do not need to register.

The run starts at the corner of Mariposa Avenue and Main Street. Children follow a loop around Library Park, finishing near the 5K/10K finish line. The ½K completes one lap, and the 1K completes two.

Each registered Kids’ Fun Run participant receives an official race shirt, race bib, and finisher medal, while supplies last. Children who have already received a medal from the 5K or 10K will not receive an additional Kids’ Fun Run medal.

Yes! Children ages 10 and under who participate in the 5K may also join the Kids’ Fun Run at no additional cost. They will receive one finisher medal across the two events.

Early registration is online only. Late registration will be available at packet pickup on April 22nd & 23rd at TBD, and on Race Day in front of the High School.

A Team Captain should register FIRST and create their team by answering “Yes” to “Would you like to join or create a Team?” They must create a unique team name, select a team type, and set a password for other team members to join.

Once the Team Captain completes their registration, the other team members can start their registration and answer “Yes” to “Would you like to join or create a Team? Team members can select their team name from a pull-down menu, enter the Team password, and complete their registration. 

There is no special discount for teams, but other discounts or free entries do apply.

Yes, to ensure a comfortable experience for all, we limit total registrations to 3,000 participants.

April 13th is the last day to sign up and get the early registration discount. Regular registration starts on April 14th. Day-of registration for the 5K and 10K events will have a $5 surcharge.

Registration ends once 3,000 participants have signed up. If the limit has not yet been met on Race day, then late registration will be available with a cut-off at 7:45 A.M. (15 min before the race start).

Yes, in-person registration is available, but only at packet pick-up and on race day as long as the 3,000 total participant limit has not been reached.

All entry fees are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable. We must plan well in advance for certain accommodations for race participants and cannot offer refunds. You may not give or sell your number to another person. The entry fee is not transferable to next year’s event—no exceptions. This policy remains in effect whether you are injured, face unexpected business or family emergencies, or for any other reason. Sorry, there are NO exceptions.

Sorry, all registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable. Once registration is completed, no refunds will be given.

Yes, certain information, such as emergency contact details, can be updated, but participant name, age, and gender are locked. If you notice any errors in your registration information, please contact us to request changes.

Early packet pick-up and in-person registration will be at Easton Gym of El Segundo, 505 Main Street, El Segundo, 90245, on Thursday, April 23rd, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and Friday, April 24th, from 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM at TBD.  Race Day packet pick-up and in-person registration will also be available on-site at the Run from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM. Race packets include a race bib, timing chip, and event t-shirt.

You must show a picture ID to pick up your packet.

Yes, if you cannot make it to packet pick-up, someone else may pick up your packet for you. They will need a copy of your email confirmation and a copy of your photo ID.

The participant packet includes several items, including the participant’s race Bib with timing chip, and event T-shirt.  Goodie bags will be handed out at the race finish line.

Yes, in-person late registration will be available for packet pick-up on April 23rd & 24th and on race day at the event.

The start and finish lines are in front of El Segundo High School, 640 Main Street, El Segundo. The Expo is at Library Park, directly across the street.

El Segundo is located between LAX and Manhattan Beach, near the I-105 and I-405 freeways. Access into town is limited to a few main routes from Pacific Coast Highway, Imperial Highway, and Vista del Mar.

Plan your route in advance, allow extra time for parking, and check our Street Closures page before heading out.

Free parking is available in nearby lots and on local streets. If you live nearby, consider walking to the event!

Planning to head home before 9:45 a.m.? Park outside the 5K/10K course loop, as road closures may prevent you from driving out until the course reopens.

Where to park

• El Segundo High School — Main Lot
  640 Main Street. Enter behind the school from Mariposa Avenue, between Standard Street and Eucalyptus Drive.
• El Segundo High School — Oak Avenue Lot
  Enter from Oak Avenue, just east of Main Street.
• Masonic Lodge
  520 Main Street. Enter through the alley between Main and Standard Streets.
• El Segundo Women’s Club
  541 Standard Street. Enter through the alley between Main and Standard Streets.
• City Lot — Main & Mariposa
  Located at the southwest corner of Main Street and Mariposa Avenue, convenient to the Library Park Expo.

Street parking
Parking is also available on surrounding streets. Please observe posted parking restrictions.

For Expo exhibitors
The City Lot offers convenient access to Library Park. Exhibitors may also park in the high school lot after dropping off supplies.

The official start is 8:00 A.M. Roads will close about an hour before the run to clear all traffic. Police and Course Marshal guidance will allow light residential traffic during the race for emergencies. Roads will fully open around the course starting at 9:45 A.M. or as early as the last runner progresses through the course. The Finish Line staging area will reopen to traffic around 11:00 A.M.

YES, all participants will receive finisher medals!

The overall 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-place male and female finishers will receive awards, while 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-place male and female finishers in each age category will receive medals.

The age groups for both the 5K and 10K are similar, with the 5K offering more age groups at younger ages.

5K:
8 & under · 9–10 · 11–12 · 13–14 · 15–17 · 18–23 · 24–29 · 30–34 · 35–39 · 40–44 · 45–49 · 50–54 · 55–59 · 60–64 · 65–69 · 70–74 · 75–79 · 80+

10K:
12 & under · 13–17 · 18–23 · 24–29 · 30–34 · 35–39 · 40–44 · 45–49 · 50–54 · 55–59 · 60–64 · 65–69 · 70–74 · 75–79 · 80+

Note:  Registered participants who complete the 5K or 10K while riding in a stroller are not eligible for Age Category Medals, but will receive a participant medal.

Yes! In the 5K team competition, the top four members of each winning Men’s, Women’s, and Coed team receive a special medal.

Results will be available immediately on-site at multiple electronic kiosks and later on the official race website. Results will also be formally reported to USA Track and Field as official records of the El Segundo Run For Education 5K | 10K.

5K and 10K participants receive two finish times:

• Gun time: Starts when the race’s starting horn sounds and ends when you cross the finish line.
• Chip time: Measures your time from crossing the starting line to crossing the finish line.

Chip time reflects your individual elapsed time, even if you start farther back in the field.

Yes, the overall event, as is the post-race Expo, is FREE to the public, and they are welcome to come out and support all the runners. The entire course is also open to spectators, but please use common sense and prioritize safety for yourself and race participants.

The entire course is open, and while they are welcome to scout out the best spots, the greatest action tends to happen at the start/finish line area and the post-race expo.

The Expo opens at 8:00 A.M. and will continue until 11:00 A.M

No, the Run Expo is entirely FREE to the public.

YES! We have three ways to volunteer.  To help with tasks the week leading up to the Run and on race day, see the list of volunteer opportunities on our Volunteer Sign Up.  To volunteer as a Corner Monitor along the run course, see our Corner Monitor Volunteer Sign-Up. If you are interested in joining the Run for Education organizing committee, please email us at volunteer@esrun4education.com.  Sign up now for the position that best fits your location/schedule. Please remember Corner Monitor volunteers need to be 18 years of age (or older).

YES! We have listed all volunteer corners on the Corner Monitor Volunteer Sign-up page. Sign up now for the corner that best fits your location. Please remember that corner volunteers need to be 18 years of age (or older).

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Please be at your corner no later than 7:00 am.  (Detailed Corner Monitor instructions will be distributed to you when you pick up your volunteer t-shirt on Thursday or Friday at packet pickup)

You don’t have to STAND at the corner, but you MUST BE at the corner. You may sit or stand during the session. While the race is underway, please cheer on the runners! Your encouragement is much appreciated. Once the last runner has passed and the Police Department has reopened the roads, you may vacate your corner coverage.

Corner Monitors: ALL corner volunteers are asked to pick up a volunteer t-shirt on the packet pick-up days (Thursday and Friday before the event at the packet pickup, at location TBD, or on the day of the event in front of El Segundo High School. The t-shirt is critical for our corners because it informs the El Segundo Police Department that we have the corner covered and are ready to go, allowing us to start the race on time. ESPD will not allow us to start the Run unless they are confident our participants will be safe.

Event Volunteers: You may wear whatever you like, but you are welcome to pick up and wear a volunteer t-shirt. We recommend dressing in layers, as it can be chilly first thing in the morning and then warm up.

Corner monitors are especially critical, as we will not be allowed to have the Run if even one street/intersection is left open. Safety first!

We have several opportunities for you to join us! We would love your help during packet pickup on Thursday and Friday, or you can help wrap up the festivities on Race Day! Please visit the Volunteer Sign-up Page to find a time that fits your schedule.

Thank you for volunteering for the El Segundo Run for Education! We will reach out to you via email with information on where to go and how to check in.

If you have any questions, please reach out to volunteer@esrun4education.comp