La Palma Fitness Run for Fun
About this race
Kick off your 4th of July with energy, excitement, and a whole lot of fun!
Join us on Saturday, July 4th for the annual Fitness Run for Fun, featuring a 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run—perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or making memories with family and friends, this is your chance to celebrate Independence Day in the most active way possible!
Enjoy a scenic course through the community and score some awesome perks along the way:
🏅 Finisher medal
👕 Exclusive race shirt
📸 A finisher photo and video to capture your moment!
Spots fill fast—don’t wait! Be part of this high-energy holiday tradition and start your 4th of July feeling accomplished and inspired.
👉 Register now and run, walk, and celebrate with us!
Don’t forget: Register by June 19th to guarantee your shirt size!
The Yankee Doodle Dash invites kids ages 2 to 12 to join the Independence Day fun! Young runners will race to the finish line and enjoy a fun, active experience. Registration includes a finisher medal and race bib, making it a great way to celebrate the holiday. Sign up today and let the little ones be part of the excitement!
Pancake Breakfast:
Kick off July 4th with the La Palma Kiwanis Club’s Annual Pancake Breakfast! Enjoy a delicious $10 breakfast, with proceeds supporting community programs and student scholarships. Don’t miss this tasty tradition!
Race Shirt Sizes:
Unisex Small – XXL and Youth Medium.
Additional shirt $12
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run/Walk
10K Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in La Palma, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:46 AM and sets at 8:06 PM local time (PDT) in La Palma on July 4, 2026 — 14h 20m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — La Palma Fitness Run for Fun
763 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 5K Run/Walk
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luis Dorantes | 15:57 | 5:07 /mi |
| 2 | Aaron Garcia | 17:00 | 5:28 /mi |
| 3 | Rio Maldonado | 17:14 | 5:32 /mi |
| 4 | Elliott Yi | 17:15 | 5:33 /mi |
| 5 | Dimas Diaz | 17:35 | 5:39 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 La Palma event
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