The Newport Spirit Run Weekend Experience
Everything happening across Spirit Run weekend in Newport Beach.
From packet pickup and race morning activities to the Youth & Fitness Expo and finish line atmosphere, Spirit Run race weekend brings together runners, walkers, schools, clubs and families from the Newport Mesa community and beyond for a full coastal event experience.
Weekend Schedule
Plan your Newport Spirit Run race weekend experience with key event times for packet pickup, race schedule and expo fun.
Saturday
October 17
Packet Pickup:
12:00 PM – 3:00 PMNewport Dunes Waterfront Resort Expo
Sunday
October 18
Registration Opens
6:00 AM
Adult Competitive Mile
7:00 AM
Must finish in 8 minutes or less
Half Marathon
7:15 AM
5K Race & Walk
7:30 AM
Youth Competitive Mile
8:45 AM
Must finish in 10 minutes or less
Family Mile
9:00 AM
Beach Dash
9:50 AM
Ages 4–6
Toddler Trot
10:00–10:30 AM
Age 3 and younger; multiple start times
Schedule subject to change. Finalized Oct 12th.
RACE WEEKEND DETAILS
Getting ready for Spirit Run? Download the Event Details guide for race times, parking, registration cutoffs, awards, giveaways and everything you need to know for race weekend.
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