Welcome to the 2027 Run4Ed!
When? Saturday, April 24, 2027 | Where? El Segundo High School | 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run · Kids’ Fun Runs
Celebrate 35 years of running, community, and support for local students! The 2027 Run for Education brings elite athletes, weekend runners, walkers, and families together in the heart of El Segundo. With USA Track & Field (USATF)-certified 5K and 10K courses, friendly competition, and hometown cheers, it’s a chance to push your pace while supporting local students. The course features a moderate coastal climate and takes you through downtown El Segundo, its neighborhoods, and its schools. Whether you’re racing for the podium, chasing a personal best, or enjoying the morning with your community, every step counts.
Proceeds from the race support the El Segundo Council of PTAs, helping fund programs and projects that enrich student education throughout the El Segundo Unified School District.
With thanks to our title sponsor, Kiwanis, and all our generous sponsors and supporters for helping make this event possible and supporting our students and community. Meet our 2027 sponsors.
5K, 10K, & Kids' Fun Run Info
5K Run/Walk · 3.1 miles
Start time: 8:00 a.m. | Corrals open: 7:35 a.m.
Our USATF-certified 5K course winds through El Segundo’s neighborhoods with gentle to moderate hills. Walkers are welcome, with strollers and wagons starting at the back.
All participants will receive Finisher Medals.
10K Run · 6.2 miles
Start time: 8:00 a.m. | Corrals open: 7:35 a.m.
Go the extra distance with two loops through El Segundo. Our USATF-certified 10K welcomes runners ready to challenge themselves. This event is for runners only; strollers and wagons are not permitted.
All participants will receive Finisher Medals.
Kids’ Fun Runs · ½K & 1K
Start time: 10:00 a.m. (½K) & 10:15 a.m. (1K)
Little runners, big finish-line smiles! These untimed runs around Library Park let kids race on their own, complete with medals. Choose the ½K for ages 2–5 or the 1K for ages 6–10.
Parents are welcome to accompany their children (no additional parent registration is required).
- Men: 4–100 male runners of any age.
- Women: 4–100 female runners of any age.
- Coed: At least two male and two female runners of any age, with a maximum of 100 team members.
Awards
Overall
Awards will be awarded to the 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-place overall finishers.
Overall 1st-place male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K will receive race trophies.
Age Category
Age Category Medals will be awarded to the 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-place finishers in each age group.
Please see Results & Awards FAQs for the 5K and 10K age groups.
Team Competition
The top four members of the Men's, Women's, and Coed winning teams will receive a special medal.
Race-Day Details
Schedule of Events
| 6:30 a.m. | Packet Pick-Up & Late Registration Opens |
| 7:35 a.m. | Starting Line Corrals Open | Group Warm-Up Begins |
| 7:50 a.m. | 5K/10K registration closes |
| 7:50 a.m. | Opening Ceremony |
| 8:00 a.m. | 5K/10K Start |
| 9:00 a.m. | Awards Ceremony |
| 9:30 a.m. | Kids Fun Run registration closes |
| 10:00 a.m. | 1/2K Kids Fun Run |
| 10:15 a.m. | 1K Kids Fun Run |
| 12:00 p.m. | Event Concludes |
Find your spot at the starting line
To make every participant's run as comfortable as possible, Starting Line Corrals will be enforced. The corral system ensures a smooth, safe start by grouping participants of similar pace in the same area.
Please be in your corral at least 10 minutes before the start. Look for the posted signs and line up with participants moving at a similar pace:
Corral A: Elite* Runners
Corral B: General Runners
Corral C: General Walkers
Corral D: Walkers with Strollers
*Runners who identify themselves as Elite Male (<18:20 5K or <38:00 10K) or Elite Female (<19:50 5K or <40:00 10K) during registration will qualify for the seeded corral upfront. All other participants should line up in the appropriate corrals. Please be courteous and choose the corral that best suits you.
Strollers and wagons are welcome in the 5K. Participants walking with strollers or wagons should line up in Corral D at the rear of the starting area.
On the Course
Water, restrooms & first aid: Water is available near Center Street Elementary and at the finish line. First aid and portable restrooms are available at the finish area.
Course time limit: Both courses have a 1-hour-45-minute time limit, and the finish line closes at 9:45 a.m. Streets reopen to traffic on a rolling schedule. If you’re walking the 10K, plan to maintain a pace of approximately 16:54 per mile or faster.
Course restrictions & safety: Race officials reserve the right to disqualify or remove any participant whose activity is unsafe or poses a potential hazard to themselves and/or other participants. For safety and insurance reasons, the following are PROHIBITED for participants to use on the racecourse: skates, roller shoes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and any gas- or electric-operated vehicles. Additionally, DOGS will NOT BE ALLOWED in either the 5K or 10K due to insurance restrictions and children on the course. Failure to abide by any of these rules may result in disqualification and removal from the Run.
Timing & Race Results
The 5K and 10K are professionally chip-timed, with mile markers along the courses.
Mile markers, clocks, and 10K split times: Mile markers along the courses help you track your progress, with clocks and/or split callers at the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6-mile points, as well as at the finish line.
Race results: Results will be available immediately on-site via 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.
Please visit our Race Results & Course Records page for results.
Registration & Packet Pickup
Register Early Online
Early registration is available online only. Missed online registration? Late registration is available in person during pre-race packet pickup and on race day.
Save with Family and Group Rates
Register four or more people in the same transaction and receive $8 off each registration. Families, friends, and coworkers are welcome! The discount is applied automatically and cannot be combined with the USATF member discount.
Pre-Race Packet Pickup & Late Registration
Pick up your race shirt and bib ahead of time for a smoother race morning!
Location: To be announced
Thursday, April 22: 5–8 p.m.
Friday, April 23: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Please bring your ID to verify your registration. Shirts are available while supplies last.
Race-Day Packet Pickup & Late Registration
Available at the event beginning at 6:30 a.m. Packet pickup and registration for the 5K and 10K close at 7:50 a.m. Arrive early and allow plenty of time—lines can be long just before the start.
Expo & After the Race
The fun goes beyond the finish line! Visit the free Expo in Library Park, across from El Segundo High School, to meet local businesses, explore community organizations, and enjoy demonstrations, games, and activities. Whether you’re celebrating your finish, cheering someone on, or simply joining the festivities, everyone is welcome—no race registration needed.
Food & Beverages
Exhibitors may offer free food and beverage samples to enjoy while you explore. However, food and drinks will not be sold at the Expo.
Show Your Shirt & Save!
Your race shirt comes with perks beyond the finish line! Wear it to participating local restaurants and breweries to enjoy special discounts. Celebrate your finish, grab a bite, and support our local businesses.
USA Track & Field Sanctioned
USATF Sanctioning & Course Certification
The Kiwanis El Segundo Run for Education 5K and 10K are USATF-sanctioned (Sanction Number: 27-33-165365). Both courses are certified by the USA Track & Field Road Racing Technical Council (Certification Codes: CA21007TEB and CA21021TEB).
2027 USATF SCA Road Running Grand Prix
Our 5K and 10K have been selected as 2027 Road Running Grand Prix Series events by the USATF Southern California Association (SCA). The series gives USATF members opportunities to compete in some of the region’s top road races.
USATF Member Discount: Enter your membership number during registration to receive $15 off.
