The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks
About this race
Celebrate what makes running unforgettable — the high-fives, the endorphins, the friendships, and the finish-line feels.
Join Fleet Feet for The Big Run, our high-energy 3.1-mile party in honor of Global Running Day!
On June 6th, runners and walkers of all levels are invited to set a goal, challenge themselves, and cross the finish line in celebration of the sport we love and the incredible community that makes it special. Whether you’re chasing a PR or soaking up the vibes, this breezy 5K is all about coming together and having fun.
Military & Student-Athlete Discounts Available: We’re proud to offer special pricing for military members and student-athletes. To receive your exclusive discount code, email Amber Melville at amber.melville@fleetfeet.com.
Let’s lace up, show up, and make it a day worth celebrating.
Packet Pick Up:
We are offering registration race morning!
Friday, June 5th
11:00 am - 6:00 pm | Fleet Feet Monterey
Saturday, June 6th
7:30 am - 8:15 am
You are more than welcome to pick up your friends and family bibs. We highly recommend picking up your packets the day before the race for an easy and efficient morning.
Age Group Prizes:
We will announce our Age Group Prizes at the store after the race.
Race Shirt:
If you purchased a race shirt you are guaranteed your shirt. You will be able to pick it up at any of the packet pick up dates above OR race morning! If you did not purchase a race shirt, you are not guaranteed a shirt.
Location:
Monterey Rec Trail: The starting line will be right next to the Monterey Beach Station. Parking will right next to the course.
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The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks
On-site Registration available at the Farmers Market Pavilion from 5 to 6pm on June 3rd!
The Big Run 5K - Virtual
You can run or walk your 5K at any point on June 3rd! All virtual participants will receive the same swag - a t-shirt and medal to celebrate your accomplishments. These will be available for pickup in the days leading up to June 3rd. You'll be sent instructions on how to submit your virtual results closer to June 3rd. Thank you so much for your participation!
Kid's Run
The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Monterey, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:49 AM and sets at 8:21 PM local time (PDT) in Monterey on June 3, 2026 — 14h 32m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks
524 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the The Big Run 5K presented by Brooks
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffrey DiChiara | 17:10 | 5:31 /mi |
| 2 | Aidan Scott | 17:47 | 5:43 /mi |
| 3 | Caleb Wyninger | 18:31 | 5:57 /mi |
| 4 | Lincoln Gallaher | 18:51 | 6:04 /mi |
| 5 | Mia Paolino | 18:55 | 6:05 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Monterey
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Monterey 5K Races 2 races
- Monterey Running Calendar 2026 2 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, 2 Monterey events
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