Whittier Narrows Spring Running Festival
Updated
Sunday, May 16, 2027, first start 7:30 AM, in South El Monte (750 S Santa Anita Ave). Distances: 5K, 10K, 15K. Entry from $34 to $64; the 5K goes from $34 to $39 after January 1.
Course and race notes
It's back!! Join us for the 3rd Annual Whittier Narrows Spring Running Festival where the miles are scenic, the vibes are high, and the lake views do all the work.
Pick your party: A breezy 5k around Legg lake, a 10K Double loop with split timing, or go big with our NEW Half Marathon debut!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, May 16
2027 · in 190 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
750 S Santa Anita Ave
South El Monte, CA 91733
Area: Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10K15K
Price
$34 to $64
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Jan 1 (in 55 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun May 16 (in 190 days)
Opened Nov 1, 2026
Race day in South El Monte
Weather
75° / 58°F
Typical high and low for May 16, with a 6% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, San Gabriel Fire Dept, CA (4.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
5:50 AM – 7:46 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
10 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Burger King quick bite0.4 mi
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat May 15
Where to stay
20 within 3 mi36 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Rodeway Inn City of Industry
About 21 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites Los Angeles Rosemead
About 28 min walk1.4 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles - Rosemead
About 29 min walk1.5 mi from the start
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Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Motel 6 Rosemead, CA - Los Angeles;Motel 6
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
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Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: American Inn
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
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