Event Description
Celebrate Memorial Day the right way — by running! The Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run is one of Hemet, CA's most beloved annual running events, held near the stunning Diamond Valley Lake. Whether you're chasing a new personal record or lacing up for the first time, this flat, fast, out-and-back course is designed for every runner and walker.
With a 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles), 10K Run/Walk (6.2 miles), and our fan-favorite Kids 1 Mile Run, the whole family is welcome to join the Memorial Day festivities in Hemet, California.
Why Run the Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Race in Hemet, CA?
🏅 Flat & Fast Course — ideal for PRs and first-time racers alike
👕 Premium race experience — custom finisher's medals, well-designed race bibs, and technical fabric shirts for men and women
🍷 Scenic location — just 10 minutes from Southern California's top wineries
🛍️ Prime area — close to Old Town Temecula and the region's premier shopping mall
❤️ Locally owned & locally produced — a true community race built by and for the Hemet/Temecula Valley
What's Included in Your Registration?
Every registered participant receives:
Technical fabric race shirt (men's & women's cuts)
Custom finisher's medal
Chip timing
Aid & support stations along the course
Post-race refreshments
Finish line expo
Race Day Schedule — Memorial Day, Hemet CA
10K Run/Walk
6.2 Miles
7:30 AM
5K Run/Walk
3.1 Miles
7:45 AM
Kids Run
1 Mile
9:00 AM
Register Today — Spots are limited. Don't miss Hemet's favorite Memorial Day race!
May 31, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:00
$20.00
May 31, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
07:30
$30.00
May 31, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
07:45
$30.00
May 31, 2027
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
09:00
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Hemet.
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