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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.

Kick off summer at Hansen Dam with a race that makes a splash! Join us for a scenic run in one of Los Angeles’ most iconic outdoor spaces, then cool off at the pool as we celebrate the start of aquatics season.

This race benefits Citywide Aquatics programs, helping ensure families across LA have access to safe, affordable swim lessons and open water recreation all summer long. After you cross the finish line, the fun continues with music, community festivities, and free access to the Hansen Dam pool.

Run. Splash. Celebrate summer with us.

WELCOME TO THE SUGAR DADDY RACE!

Celebrate Father's Day by kicking off the weekend with an awesome race taking you on a scenic tour through the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley in a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or Kids race.

Get your PR on our fast, almost flat course on paved paseo trails. Created to bring runners together for a great race experience as you finish across the historic Iron Horse bridge into the finish line to earn our epic Sugar Daddy Race bling, plus receive yummy Ben & Jerry's ice cream to help cool you down from your awesome run!

Learn more below or register today to secure your spot at the start line!

FAST COURSE

Runners get to enjoy the best of Santa Clarita's awesome paths and paseos taking runners on a spectacular tour around the Santa Clarita Valley on a very fast course.

HISTORIC BRIDGE

All runners get to make the final push into finish line to run across the historic 120-year old Iron Horse bridge, making for a landmark race finish.

FAMILY FUN

The Sugar Daddy Race is for everyone, runners, walkers, hikers, there is even a Kids Fun Run for the little ones to get active and healthy to experience a race.

SWEET FINISH

In addition to earning an awesome medal, Sugar Daddy finishers will get a special ice cream treat to help cool them off after finishing the race.

Learn more at >> SugarDaddyRace.com

2026 Cal Tri Castaic Lake - 6.20.25

18 EVENT OPTIONS. 6 Olympic distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 1640 Yard Swim & 10K Run), 6 Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run) and 6 Youth Sprint distance events (Triathlon, RunBikeRun, SwimBike, SwimRun, 400 yard Swim & 5K Run). Triathlon = swim + bike + run. Typically, the swim and run distances are standard but the bike distance varies from race to race. Check out the course maps for more detailed information.

CASTAIC LAKE.

The 35th annual Castaic Lake Triathlon takes place at scenic Castaic Lake just 20 miles north of Los Angeles. The Castaic Lake Recreation Area, located just north of Santa Clarita, is an 11,200-acre multi-use facility with two lakes, boating, world class fishing, hiking, walking, horseback riding, wake boarding, jet-skiing, camping, picnicking, kayaking, and sailing. August is a great time to enjoy the water in the high 60s, and a staging area aptly named Paradise Cove. "Tri-cation" Friday night camping available through Castaic Lake.

THE COURSE.

The swim course is a modified V shape in Paradise Cove at Castaic Lake, with 8 lifeguards in the water on paddleboards. The bike course then goes out on back roads to limit your interaction with cars. The bike course does include some U-turns on back roads to allow this, so athletes should slow down at the turn around points. The run is primarily on the rolling trails overlooking Castaic Lake.

WHO WE SUPPORT

All proceeds will benefit the Canyon High School Cross Country and Track Teams (we've been doing this for 33 years to support our programs).

This is a great triathlon for new triathletes. For years our coaches and athletes have encouraged new triathletes (young and old), and created a welcoming atmosphere of support. We offer an enjoyable experience for triathletes of all experience levels.

AIR TEMPERATURE (AVG).

Mid June temperatures are often cooler in the morning, with early morning fog burning off to reach the mid 80s. Our event will possibly be around 60 degrees.

WATER TEMPERATURE (AVG).

Water temps in June typically range in the mid to high 60s. Email updates will be sent out closer to the race with updates. Use the 20% CALTRI2025 discount code at blueseventy. Note: Fusion wetsuits not eligible for discount.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, as the Santa Clarita Runners and sponsor Heritage Sierra proudly present the 42nd Annual Independence Day Classic— benefiting cross-country programs for the seven area high schools and other local non-profit organizations.

RACE INFO

• Go to https://id5k.scrunners.org for more details.

• To register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Newhall/IndependenceDayClassicEvent

• No dogs are allowed on the course during race. Bicyclists may not accompany runners.

• Strollers are allowed for those participating in the run/walk and are required to begin at the back of the start to not impede faster runners.

• It’s likely to be warm—hydrate! There will be a water station on the 5K course.

SHIRTS & GOODIES

• 5K and Senior Walk participants receive a high-quality technical shirt (100% micro-fiber) and a finisher's medal.

• Kids K participants will receive a finisher's medal.

• Pictures for FREE download after the race. (Link to photos will be provided, typically a few days following the race.)

• Post-race expo featuring 10 or so vendors will be held following the races in the park.

• Free Kona Ice will be available to all participants following the race during the expo.

RACE START TIMES/LOCATION

• Kids K – Race Time: 7:15am

• 5K – Race Time: 7:30am

• Masters Walk – Race Time: 7:35am, immediately following 5K start

Expo immediately following the race featuring free Kona Ice for participants

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LOCATION

Newhall Park

24933 Newhall Avenue

Newhall, CA 91321

PACKET PICK-UP INFO

Wednesday, July 3rd

• Time: 3:00-8:00pm

• Location: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita, 24909 Newhall Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321 (Look for the inflatable arch!)

Thursday, July 4th

• Time: 6:00-7:30am for Kids K

6:00-7:45am for 5K, Senior Walk

• Location: Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita, 24909 Newhall Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321 (Look for the inflatable arch!)

Runners are encouraged to pick up their packets on July 3rd if possible.

PARKING AND DROP-OFFS

Parking

• Wednesday, July 3rd – Street parking is available for Wednesday’s Packet Pick-Up available near the Boys and Girls Club.

• Thursday, July 4th – Parking is available but can be difficult with street closures and parade attendees. Ask about parking at Packet Pick-Up for additional recommendations. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the locations and closures beforehand and also arrive early!

Drop-Offs

• Refer to the parking information above, especially the closure of Newhall Ave. at about 6:45am. Try to get as close as possible to Newhall Ave and Dalbey Drive for Drop-Offs.

COURSE INFORMATION

Kids K – The Kids K is a simple out-and-back course, beginning at the 5K start line on Dalbey Drive. Runners proceed west and turn around just before they reach Orchard Village Road. Dalbey Drive will be completely closed during the race.

5K – The 5K Course is fast, flat, and paved, starting on Dalbey Drive going west and proceeding to the City of Santa Clarita parade route, featuring one of the best cheering sections in SoCal! The turnaround point is in front of the library on Lyons Avenue.

Senior Walk – The new Senior Walk is a flat out-and-back course. The event will begin immediately after the 5K runners depart and will also proceed west on Dalbey Drive, turning left (south) on Orchard Village Road (along the Parade Route) until reaching the halfway point where walkers return to the starting point.

AWARDS

Overall and Team Awards

• Team and Overall Awards will be presented during the expo on race day. Overall and Team Awards will be presented to the top finishers in the following categories.

OVERALL

• Top male/female 5K finisher

TEAM

• Fastest 5K (min. 5 runners) NOTE: Top 5 finisher times will be used for calculating team results.

• Most Participants across all events

Age Group Awards (5K only)

Age Group Awards can be picked up at the SCR tent on race day (near the Race Results tent). 5K AG Awards are based on chip time and will be provided to male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age categories.

AGE GROUP AWARDS (Male & Female, 3-deep) – 5K:

• 12 & under

• 13-18

• 19-24

• 25-29

• 30-34

• 35-39

• 40-44

• 45-49

• 50-54

• 55-59

• 60-64

• 65-69

• 70+

DEFERRALS, TRANSFERS & REFUNDS

Deferrals

• The Independence Day Classic does not offer deferrals. However, registration can be transferred to another participant at no cost (see below). Additionally, race insurance can be purchased from RunSignUp at the time of registration.

Transfer Your Registration to Someone Else

• The Independence Day Classic does allow what RunSignup refers to a "Gift Transfer," where the registrant gives their registration to another user, does not receive a refund, and the gift recipient is able to register for free. The Race does not charge a processing fee for "Gifting" a registration to another user. If you would like to transfer your entry to a new runner using this method, please do so by Tuesday, July 2nd.

• Transfers are initiated from within RunSignup.

Refunds

• The Independence Day Classic does not offer refunds. However, during registration you have the option to purchase race insurance which provides refunds when unforeseen things happen such as injuries.

• Although consumers purchase through the RunSignup website, insurance provider RegShield is a third-party entity, and all plan-related questions should be directed to FanShield via email at [email protected].