41st Annual Spirit Run

120 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach CA

Sunday, March 16th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The 41st Annual Spirit Run is scheduled for Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. With 9 competitive road races, and the 5k Family Walk, Family Mile, and Toddler Trot, Spirit Run offers running and walking events for every age (toddlers to grandparents) and every fitness level (casual to elite). Spirit Run even includes your canine BFF with the Dog Mile, in which humans age 13 & older run or walk with their dogs.

👟 Race Categories

Adult Races: Includes the Open, Masters Mile, Elite Mile, Dog Mile, and Adult 5k.
Youth Races: Features the Youth 5k (high school age and younger) and age-based races for ages 4 - 18.
Combo Registration: Adults and children may register for both the age-appropriate 5k and mile races at a discounted price.
Finishers' Medal: All race finishers - adult, youth, and canine - receive a "Spirit" medal at the finish line.

👕 Spirit Shirts

Youth Events: Entry fee covers a shirt which must be picked up at Spirit Run.
Adult Events: Until March 5th, an adult shirt is available for a nominal fee. After this date, shirts and other merchandise may be purchased at Spirit Run's online shop.
Online Spirit Shop: Available from December 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, to purchase items that will be shipped to your designated address.
Details: See more details about purchasing and picking up shirts below.*

🍀 St. Patrick's Features

Event Shirt: St. Paddy's themed event shirt and finish medal.

Costume Contest: Multiple divisions with prizes for winners.

Swag: Registrants can choose from St. Paddy's items like decorative eyeglasses and hair accessories (limited quantities for the first registrants).

More Info: Visit the St. Paddy's Giveaways Page for details.

🏆 Prizes

Spirit Run offers a cash prize purse in the Elite and Masters Mile and 5k, and non-cash prizes in the Dog Mile, Open Mile, 5K, and Youth Events. Competitors must participate in their age-appropriate race to be eligible to win. For details, visit the Awards and Results Page.

🎉 Youth & Fitness Expo

In between the walking and running events, participants and spectators enjoy a Youth & Fitness Expo with:

Food and Beverages: Available from a food truck and other vendors.

Activities: Live music, massage, health and fitness information, and shopping.

Youth Activities: Includes a rock climbing wall, bumper cars, mini skate park, and more.

More Details: Visit the Youth & Fitness Expo Page for more information.

💖 Community Impact

The net proceeds of this long-standing community event benefit local schools, youth sports programs, and other causes. When you register, you may, but are not required to, credit your entry and make a donation to your favorite school or cause.

To donate directly, visit the Donate to Schools and Causes Page.

📅 Event Details

Join us for the 41st Annual Spirit Run on March 16, 2025, at 120 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA. For more information, visit the official race page.