Monte's 5K

Join us for Monte's 5K

Saturday, Oct. 10th, 2026 (RAFT Weekend)

9 a.m. CSUMB Campus - Otter Student Union

It's time to break a stride and bust a sweat for student scholarships! Attendees are required to register in advance and encouraged to donate to support the student scholarship fund. We are calling all families, students, staff, faculty, and community members to walk, run, or roll with our mascot, Monte Rey, through our beautiful campus.

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 (RAFT Weekend)

Start Time: 9:00 a.m.

Start/Finish Line: In front of the Otter Student Union, Cal State Monterey Bay

Course Map: Coming soon!

Registration: (No Registration on Race Day)

Monte's 5K is open to all members of the community and will raise money for student scholarships. All ages are welcome to participate (under 18 with a guardian). There is no age limit for participating. Volunteers must be 18 years or older. Participants with strollers are welcome; however, strollers must be in the last leg of the race for safety. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed at the race, with the exception of Service Animals. Please register by Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. (Note: For your convenience, all registration is handled exclusively through this Race Roster platform. We are unable to accept cash, and there will be no race day registrations.)

Registration fees:

CSUMB Students: Free (You will need your Student ID and the promo code: "CSUMBSTUDENT2026" to register and receive the free entry)

All other participants: $35 until Monday, August 31st, price increases to $40 after August 31, 2026. (Children under the age of 12 are free*)

$20 from every registration fee goes directly to a student scholarship fund.

*Children under 12 can participate for free as untimed participants (waivers required). They'll receive a medal at the finish line. If you'd like a bib or t-shirt for your child, you can register them as a participant and pay the registration fee.

Do want to sleep in but still support the cause? If would like to donate to student scholarships but not run in the race, please consider making a gift to CSUMB: Donate

Registration includes:

• Race bib

• Race Medal

• Race T-shirt

• Post-race refreshments

• Fun for all!

Entry fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. There are no refunds if the event is canceled due to a force majeure event.

We are committed to providing a fair and equitable experience for all participants. This includes ensuring all participants are registered and receive a bib and t-shirt. If you do not pick up your bib and t-shirt during bib pick-up or on race day, participants will forfeit their t-shirts, bibs, and medals. This ensures that all participants have a fair chance to receive these items and reduce waste.

Bib Pick Up:

Bib pick-up will be held the week of Oct. 5th - Oct. 9th, and on the morning of the race, Saturday, Oct. 10th from 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. in front of the Otter Student Union.

Please bring a Photo ID. All participants must sign an event waiver online in advance.

Race Day:

Please arrive early for the race. We recommend 30 to 60 minutes prior to the 9:00 a.m. start time.

Monte's 5K Training Program:

Interested in training for the 5K? Join Exercise is Medicine on Campus for the MB FLOW training program for FREE! Kinesiology faculty Sara Powell and Lisa Leininger designed the program to help you prepare mentally and physically for our exciting annual event. The program takes place asynchronously on Canvas, allowing you to train at any time that is convenient for you. Contact Dr. Sara Powell [email protected] for more information.

Parking:

Parking is located in Lot 71 (see parking map). A parking permit is required at all times. The cost of a daily pass is $5 and can be paid on arrival at the yellow parking meter or online using this link: https://csumb.edu/parking/permits/. Permits must be printed out and clearly displayed at all times.

The course will be cleared by 11am. After 11am, participants will be asked to continue along sidewalks for the reopening of roadway traffic.

Driving Directions (day of event):

Enter campus from the NORTH using the Imjin Pkwy/Imjin Rd traffic signal or from the East using the Inter-Garrison Rd and Abrams Dr. intersection. Lot 71 is located on the corner of 6th Ave. and Inter-Garrison Rd. Please follow these directions as road closures in the race area will be in effect after 8 a.m.

Accessibility:

CSUMB works to make events accessible to all. To request special accommodations, or for more information, please contact Jeff Rensel, Director of the Otter Student Union, at [email protected] or (831) 582-3646.

*Please note that minor participants/attendees must remain under the supervision of their parent, legal guardian or authorized chaperone during the course of this event. CSU Monterey Bay's staff, faculty, students, and guests will not be held responsible or liable for the supervision of any minor participant/attendee during the event.