The Master's University Winter 5K
About this race
RACE DAY NEED TO KNOW:
Check-In and Packet Pickup: Begins at 7AM at TMU's North Campus, and ends at the start of your race. You will receive your Race Number, Timing Chip, and T-Shirt (sizes subject to availability for participants who registered after 12/15/26)
The Master's University, North Campus Address: 24736 Quigley Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Parking: Arrive early to find parking. Parking is NOT available at North Campus (P3). Free parking is available in any of TMU's lots apart from P3. CLICK HERE for a campus map. (Available lots: P1, P2A, P2B, P2C, P4. Additional parking is available at TMU's Centennial lot). Carpool recommended.
Since 2011, The Master’s University Winter 5K has been a favorite among local runners thanks to the welcoming atmosphere, scenic course, and community partnerships. This year we are continuing 2025's new features; the Kids 1K, and a more competitive 5K race – the 5K Challenge. The 5K Challenge will be limited to participants whose goal is to complete the race in around 35 minutes. Our traditional 5K Run/Walk will take place immediately following the 5K Challenge. This year's course will replicate the 2025 course. The race will start on TMU’s north campus, wind through Placerita Canyon and Quigley Canyon Open Space, and will finish at the starting point on north campus. The Master's University Winter 5K boasts a scenic and entirely flat course with varying terrain, perfect for participants of all ages and abilities. Come experience what local runners have called their “favorite way to start off the new year!”2026-27 REGISTRATION SCHEDULE
Kids K:
JUL 1 -- Early Registration ($10)
SEP 1 -- General Registration ($15)
DEC 15 -- Last day to register and guarantee souvenir T-shirt
JAN 23 -- Race Day Registration ($20): Online or In-Person (Credit, Check or Cash Available)
5K Challenge & 5K Run/Walk:
JUL 1 -- Early Registration ($30)
SEP 1 -- Priority Registration ($35)
NOV 1 -- General Registration ($40)
DEC 15 -- Last day to register and guarantee souvenir T-shirt
JAN 9 -- Late Registration ($45)
JAN 23 -- Race Day Registration ($50): Online or In-Person (Credit, Check or Cash Available)
AWARDS
Participants in the Kids K, 5K Challenge and 5K Run/Walk will all receive event t-shirts (exact size not guaranteed for late registrants) and medallions.
Prizes for the overall male and female winners, will be awarded per age group of the 5K Challenge race.
Pick your distance
Running
Kids K
This course is 1km (a little over half a mile) and will take place around the Placeritos block. Registration is limited to ages 13 and under. Each participant will receive a Kid's 2025 Winter K t-shirt and medallion! Updated course map is available on the website!
5K Challenge
The first 5k race of this year's event will be limited to challengers who strive to run a 5k in 35 minutes or less. Each participant will receive a 2025 Winter 5k t-shirt and medallion! Prizes will be awarded to the overall winners of each age division! Updated course map is available on the website!
5K Run/Walk
We look forward to continuing our annual 5k fun run/walk! This race is open to any and all participants who would like to run, jog our even walk a 5k course. Each participant will receive a 2025 Winter 5k t-shirt and medallion! Updated course map is available on the website!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Santa Clarita, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:57 AM and sets at 5:14 PM local time (PST) in Santa Clarita on January 23, 2027 — 10h 17m of daylight.
Course
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- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
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