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Ascot Hills Challenge 5K

Los Angeles, United States • 26 Sep 2026

Ascot Hills Challenge 5K

The Ascot Hills Challenge 5K takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Ascot Hills Park, 4371 Multnomah St, Los Angeles, CA 90032. The event uses a 3.1 mile trail course in East Los Angeles. Views of Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium and the Hollywood sign are visible from within the park. Event proceeds benefit Wilson High School Fire and Police Magnet Cadet Program and Ascot Hills Park. The Los Angeles Unified School District and the Los Angeles Fire Department have partnered to bring an LAFD fire academy magnet program to Woodrow Wilson High School.

Events and logistics

  • 5K (on-course, chip-timed)
  • Virtual 5K

In-person registration is listed at $43.40 (includes $3.40 fee); the price increases after August 3, 2026. Virtual entry is listed at $32.80 (includes $2.80 fee) and registration opens January 1, 2026 at 7:14am PST. The on-course 5K is chip-timed and offers a chance to win a commemorative LAFD challenge coin. Sponsors named include Cal State LA Federal Credit Union and EAA Union. Additional race information is available on the event website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Los Angeles

Race information

Registration
5 km
Ascot Hills Challenge 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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