Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita 2027
- Date
- Sunday, October 31, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Valencia, California
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Apr 26, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Mile Metric Century | Metric Century | Oct 31, 20277:00 AM | $90$95 after Apr 26, 2027 | 150 |
| 25 Mile Tour de River | Bike Ride | Oct 31, 20278:00 AM | $40$50 after Apr 26, 2027 | – |
| 12 Mile Family Ride/Roll | Bike Ride | Oct 31, 20278:15 AM | $25$30 after Apr 26, 2027 | – |
| 10K Run/Walk | 10K | Oct 31, 20278:30 AM | $40$50 after Apr 26, 2027 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 31, 20278:45 AM | $35$45 after Apr 26, 2027 | – |
| 1K Kids Run | Kids | Oct 31, 202710:00 AM | $10$15 after Sep 20, 2027 | 80 |
| 1K Puppy Run | Other | Oct 31, 202710:00 AM | $10$15 after Sep 20, 2027 | – |
| Virtual Finish The Ride or RunVirtual | – | Oct 31, 20277:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Bike Ride fee goes up to $30 on Apr 26, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 62 Mile Metric Century: $90 until Apr 26, then $95 until Sep 20, then $110 until Oct 31, then $120 until Oct 31.
- 25 Mile Tour de River: $40 until Apr 26, then $50 until Sep 20, then $60 until Oct 31, then $65 until Oct 31.
- 12 Mile Family Ride/Roll: $25 until Apr 26, then $30 until Sep 20, then $40 until Oct 31, then $45 until Oct 31.
- 10K Run/Walk: $40 until Apr 26, then $50 until Sep 20, then $60 until Oct 31, then $70 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 10K in California, which costs $45 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the 62 Mile Metric Century starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 1,200 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354
- Directions to the start
- Course map on Ride with GPS
- Course map on Ride with GPS
- Course map on Ride with GPS
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Course profile: how hilly is Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita?
The 64-mile bike course climbs 3,551 feet, about 56 feet a mile: hilly.
| Course | Distance | Climbing | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| [CURRENT] Santa Clarita Finish the Ride 62mi (West Creek Start)Bike, loop, steepest 11% | 64 mi | 3,551 ft | hilly |
| [CURRENT] Finish the Ride Santa Clarita 25miBike, out and back, steepest 6% | 26 mi | 713 ft | rolling |
| [CURRENT] Santa Clarita Finish the Ride, 12mi (West Creek Park Start)Bike, out and back | 12 mi | 403 ft | rolling |
| 6.2 mi Running Route in Valencia, CaliforniaRun | 6.2 mi | 197 ft | rolling |
| 3.1 mi Running Route in Valencia, CaliforniaRun | 3.1 mi | 104 ft | rolling |
| 0.7 mi Running Route in Valencia, CaliforniaRun | 0.7 mi | 53 ft |
From the course maps the organizers publish on Ride with GPS and MapMyRun; climbing is the total gain the map reports. Courses can change between editions, so check the date on the map.
Where Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita ranks
- No. 11 of 50 on Hilliest bike rides
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2026 results
All results (3 years)5K Run/Walk
10K Run/Walk
Aggregated from official results (Race Fox Results) for Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita?
At the 2026 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 30:01 or better, the top quarter in 35:22, and half the field in 42:03; the last tenth came in after 1:01:40.
At the 2026 10K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 49:40 or better, the top quarter in 57:11, and half the field in 1:08:27; the last tenth came in after 1:29:05.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 39:53 | 37:01 |
| 20-29 | 35:22 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 31:35 | 28:31 |
| 40-49 | 33:22 | 29:26 |
| 50-59 | 35:36 | 38:12 |
| 60-69 | 37:51 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 10 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 173 to 126 finishers, and the median time rose from 40:26 to 42:03.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 126 (-19%) | 42:03 | under 30:01 | 17:38 |
| 2025 | 156 (-10%) | 40:04 | under 28:55 | 17:27 |
| 2024 | 173 | 40:26 | under 29:54 | 19:16 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 35:22, against 31:42 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 12 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most US 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 57:11, against 54:18 in a typical US 10K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,200 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt or Athletic Sleeves; Puppy Bandana
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Metric Century, Bike Ride, 5K, 10K, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Oct 31, 2027), 2026 (Oct 25, 2026), 2025 (Oct 26, 2025), 2024 (Oct 27, 2024), 2023 (Oct 29, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Finish The Ride and Finish The Run Santa Clarita?
- Sunday, October 31, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Apr 26, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $40, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 10K in California, which costs $45 right now.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Metric Century, Bike Ride, 5K, 10K, Kids, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 126 athletes finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 42:03 and the winner finished in 17:38.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 35:22, against 31:42 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 12 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Finish The Ride & Finish The Run – Santa Clarita
Sunday, October 31, 2027 • 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
West Creek Park • 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354
Join us for a memorable day of running, riding, walking, and rolling—all for a purpose. Finish The Ride & Finish The Run is more than an event; it’s a movement to make roads safer for cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers everywhere.
🌄 What to Expect
Multiple Ride Options (Routes are subject to change)
• 12‑Mile Family Fun Ride/Roll – ideal for beginners & families (mostly on bike paths).
• 25‑Mile Tour de River Ride – advanced beginner/intermediate route.