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2026 YMCA Run in the Parks 5K & Kid's Race logo

2026 YMCA Run in the Parks 5K & Kid's Race

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 8:00 AM PDT

Location
Laguna Niguel, CA
29831 Crown Valley Pkwy, 92677
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Celebrate Independence Day with a community 5K and Kids Run that directly supports the YMCA's scholarship fund.

  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

Join the Laguna Niguel Family YMCA for their 47th Annual Run in the Parks, a cherished community and family tradition celebrating Independence Day. This event offers a 5K run and a Kids Run, welcoming participants of all ages. Every entry directly supports the YMCA’s scholarship fund, ensuring vital access to programs for individuals and families in need. Your participation helps the Y continue its mission of support, connection, and opportunity within the community.

What to expect

  • Participate in a 5K run or a Kids Run, perfect for families.
  • Contribute directly to the YMCA’s scholarship fund with your entry.
  • Receive a race shirt by registering before June 15, 2026.

Standout details

  • 47th annual community tradition
  • Celebrates Independence Day
  • Benefits YMCA scholarship fund
  • Includes a Kids Run

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sat, Jul 4, 9:00 AM PDT · From $24.32

    Opens Mar 5, 2026, 7:00 PM PST · Closes May 31, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 AM PDT · From $43.40

    Opens Feb 16, 2026, 7:00 PM PST · Closes May 31, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

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The course

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From the organizer

The Annual Laguna Niguel Family YMCA Run in the Parks is back! We are excited to celebrate the 47th year of this beloved community and family tradition in honor of Independence Day. This year, participants can choose between a 5K run and a Kids Run. Every race entry directly benefits the YMCA’s scholarship fund, which helps ensure access to YMCA programs for individuals and families most in need throughout our community. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and events like this one, the Y continues to provide critical scholarships and remain a place of support, connection, and opportunity for all. The Y is here for you, for the community, and for good.

Register by 6/15/26 to guarantee your race shirt size. All registration after this date will be first come first serve on available race shirt sizes.

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