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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
3901 Market Street, Riverside CA
5K · 10K · Half
57–84°F · low rain risk
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2025
53–84°F
dry
2024
55–77°F
dry
2023
56–100°F
dry
2022
58–93°F
dry
2021
54–66°F
dry
2020
61–91°F
dry
2019
55–83°F
dry
2018
51–87°F
dry
2017
67–92°F
dry
2016
57–78°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Oct 18
Cloudy · 67–87°F
Sunday, Oct 18starts near 67°F · 2% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
The 49th Annual Mission Inn Foundation Run returns to downtown Riverside on October 18, 2026!
The Mission Inn Foundation Run, a signature Riverside event and key fundraiser for the Mission Inn Foundation, has been a Southern California Tradition for nearly 50 years. This historic race has traditionally launched in downtown Riverside, winding through the parks, landmarks and historic neighborhoods of our town. Proceeds support the nonprofit Mission Inn Foundation and Museum.
Races include the 5K, 10K and ½ Marathon with dedicated 5K Walk (perfect for the kids and pups!) Everyone from competitors to casual strollers are invited to join us!
• All participants will receive the 2026 limited edition dry-tech Mission Inn Foundation Run T-shirt
• All participants will receive 2026 finisher medal
• All participants will receive limited edition non-woven reusable tote bag
The Mission Inn Foundation Run, a Riverside tradition since 1977, is the primary fundraiser for the Mission Inn Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit museum organization. The Mission Inn Foundation Run is the trademarked intellectual property of the Mission Inn Foundation. There is no affiliation with the Historic Mission Inn Corporation, nor does the Historic Mission Inn Corporation benefit from or support this event. All funds raised go to the Mission Inn Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization. For more information about the Mission Inn Foundation, please visit www.missioninnmuseum.org
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