Ascot Hills Challenge 5K
About this race
Event proceeds benefit Wilson High School Fire and Police Magnet Cadet Program and Ascot Hills Park.
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) have partnered in bringing the very first LAFD fire academy magnet school program to Woodrow Wilson High School in El Sereno, CA, joining the existing LAPD student police cadet program.
Join us on the best 3.1 mile trail course in East Los Angeles!
Our 5K course will challenge all levels of runners, walkers and hikers. The race is chip-timed for those seeking friendly competition and/or a chance to win a commemorative LAFD challenge coin.
If you enjoy trail running, walking or hiking, you'll be certain to enjoy this event with spectacular views of Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood sign, all visible from within the park.
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Ascot Hills Challenge 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Los Angeles, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:44 AM and sets at 6:44 PM local time (PDT) in Los Angeles on September 26, 2026 — 12h 00m of daylight.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
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