In 120 days · Sun, Jan 3, 2027
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When
Sunday, January 3rd, 2027
Where
Santa Margarita Lake, Santa Margarita CA
Distances
10K · 5K
Typical weather
42–57°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
50–58°F
rain
2025
46–60°F
dry
2024
42–51°F
rain
2023
41–56°F
dry
2022
33–52°F
dry
2021
45–61°F
dry
2020
40–64°F
dry
2019
40–58°F
dry
2018
52–65°F
dry
2017
42–52°F
dry
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About this race
The Running Chicken 2027 10K/5K Fun Run & Walk
Event Details
- Date: January 3, 2027
- Location: Santa Margarita Lake, Santa Margarita, CA
- Registration URL: Race Registration
- Entry Fee Includes: Cost of entry to Santa Margarita Lake Park
Switching Races
- Contact Required: If you register for one race and want to switch to the other, you MUST contact the timing official.
- Email Contact: dave@run4bittiandbrynn.org
- Deadline: Contact must be made before the race starts.
Bib Pickup Information
- In-Person Bib Pickup: Must be picked up on January 2 at Springhill Suites, or prior to the race on January 3.
- Shipping Policy: Bibs will not be shipped.
- Swag Shipping: Registrations after December 26 with the “shipping” option for swag will ship after January 3.
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