Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk
About this race
Event Description
Celebrate Memorial Day the right way — by running! The Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Run is one of Hemet, CA's most beloved annual running events, held near the stunning Diamond Valley Lake. Whether you're chasing a new personal record or lacing up for the first time, this flat, fast, out-and-back course is designed for every runner and walker.
With a 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles), 10K Run/Walk (6.2 miles), and our fan-favorite Kids 1 Mile Run, the whole family is welcome to join the Memorial Day festivities in Hemet, California.
Why Run the Memorial Day 5K, 10K & Kids 1 Mile Race in Hemet, CA?
🏅 Flat & Fast Course — ideal for PRs and first-time racers alike
👕 Premium race experience — custom finisher's medals, well-designed race bibs, and technical fabric shirts for men and women
🍷 Scenic location — just 10 minutes from Southern California's top wineries
🛍️ Prime area — close to Old Town Temecula and the region's premier shopping mall
❤️ Locally owned & locally produced — a true community race built by and for the Hemet/Temecula Valley
What's Included in Your Registration?
Every registered participant receives:
Technical fabric race shirt (men's & women's cuts)
Custom finisher's medal
Chip timing
Aid & support stations along the course
Post-race refreshments
Finish line expo
Race Day Schedule — Memorial Day, Hemet CA
10K Run/Walk
6.2 Miles
7:30 AM
5K Run/Walk
3.1 Miles
7:45 AM
Kids Run
1 Mile
9:00 AM
Register Today — Spots are limited. Don't miss Hemet's favorite Memorial Day race!
Pick your distance
Running
5K
10K
Kids 1 Mile
Virtual 5K/10K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Hemet.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
Reviews
Done this event?
If you've participated in this event, share your experience with other runners
Other races near Hemet
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Inland Valley Turkey Trot
Nun Run 5K
Temecula Turkey Trot & Food Drive 2025
Mvrrc Turkey Run 1M, 5K and 10K Walk/Race
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Hemet
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Hemet 5K Races 5 races
- 10K Run Events in Hemet 2 races
- Hemet Running Calendar 2026 6 races
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, 7 Hemet events
Spotted something wrong? Tell us and we'll fix it.