Nutty Cutters 5k

EVENT INFORMATION

💧 H2GO 5K at Lake Palmdale

Hosted by Palmdale Water District

Get ready, Palmdale!

Join us for the inaugural H2GO 5K — a high-energy community run/walk celebrating movement, sustainability, and the water that powers our lives.

This isn’t just another 5K.

This is a rare opportunity to run or walk the scenic loop around Lake Palmdale, one of the water sources serving more than 127,000 residents in the Antelope Valley. The lake is normally only open to Palmdale Fin & Feather Club members.

For one unforgettable morning, the lake becomes the stage for a vibrant community celebration — complete with music, energy, and purpose.

Bring your friends. Bring your family. Lace up and be part of history at the first-ever H2GO 5K.

📍 EVENT DETAILS

📍 Location: Lake Palmdale

📅 Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

⏰ Start Time: 8:00 AM

🎽 Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)

🏃‍♀️ Runners & Walkers Welcome

Bib pickup will be available race morning at the Start/Finish & Expo area.

🌊 RACE DAY EXPERIENCE

Participants can look forward to a professionally produced race experience featuring:

• Professional chip timing

• On-course water stations

• Finish Line Festival

• Live DJ to keep the energy high

• A mostly flat, scenic loop around Lake Palmdale

• Continuous lake views and open desert skies

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or enjoying a walk with friends, this course is designed for all fitness levels.

🎁 PARTICIPANT PERKS

All registered participants receive:

✔ Official event T-shirt

✔ Custom H2GO 5K finisher medal

✔ Goodie bag

✔ Professionally timed 5K experience

🏆 AWARDS

Overall Awards

Top 3 Male & Female Finishers

🥇 1st Place

🥈 2nd Place

🥉 3rd Place

Age Group Awards will also be presented.

SAVE THE DATE - REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!

July 4, 2026 is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To celebrate, the City of Palmdale and the High Desert Runners are hosting a 5k and a kid's K race at Sam Yellen Park. The cost of the 5k is only $25.00 and the Kid's K and 1/2 K races are only $15 !!

The 5k race will be professionally chip timed. There will be T-shirts and medals given to all participants while supplies last. There will be age group awards given in the 5k race for the following age groups:

0-12

13-19

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60+

Packet Pickup

• July 3rd: 5pm to 8pm at Legacy Commons for Active Seniors (930 East Avenue Q-9/ Palmdale CA 93550)

Pick up race packets on Friday, July 3 to be entered for a raffle prize!

• July 4th (race morning): Beginning at 6:30am at Sam Yellen Park (5100 East Avenue S/ Palmdale CA. 93552)

Race Schedule

• 8:00 am - Kid's 1/2 K Kids Red, White & Zoom Fun Run (ages 8 and under)

• 8:15 am - Kid's 1 K Kids Red, White & Zoom Fun Run (ages 8-12)

• 8:30 am - Stars, Stripes & Sneakers 5k Walk/Run

OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD TRAIL RUNNING

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These are the voyages of trail runners around the world.

Your mission: to explore strange new trails, to seek out new life and new experiences, to boldly run where no one has run before.

Experience the exotic trails and sights of the world-famous Vasquez Rocks Natural Park in Southern California. Known as the backdrop from popular TV shows and movies including Star Trek, The Flintstones, Battlestar Galactica, Planet of the Apes, and many of our favorite classic westerns films. Now get a spectacular experience running the trails at the SPACEROCK Trail Race!

Learn more at and register at: SPACEROCKTrailRace.com