The Kook Run
- Date:
- Sun, Feb 08, 2026 at 7:20 AM
- Location:
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South Coast Highway 101 & West D Street
California City, California
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- thekookrun.com
- Tags:
- 10k 5k Run Virtual
Kick off your Super Bowl Sunday with a 10K or 5K and race down the Coast Highway 101. Take in epic views of the Pacific Ocean and a few world-famous surf breaks.
Touted as one of the most beautiful race courses in Southern California, this out-and-back course will excite runners with its gradual downhill beginnings, challenged with some manageable uphill elements on the returns before delivering participants onto a sure-to-please final stretch through downtown Encinitas.
Running or walking the coast not enough for you? Then join our famous costume contest and win some great prizes.
Got kids that want to run? Join our Jr. Kook Run on Saturday (Feb 7) at packet pickup (open to ages 3-12)
New in 2026:
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Can't be there on race day? Then VIRTUALLY RUN the KOOK on your own time and location of choice. Packets for the virtual option will be mailed out on race week
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Race Packet Mailouts... Can't make it to a packet pickup ir don't want the hassle of picking up your bib on race day, the Kook Run now offers Race Packet mailouts. These bibs will be mailed out 3 weeks in advance of the event.
KOOK THEME 2026: Announcement Coming Soon...