Irvine Dream Run

Sat, May 9, 2026, 7:30 AM PDT

Location: Irvine, CA; 8000 Great Park Blvd, 92618
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

Run a 5K or 3K at Irvine's Great Park, enjoy a lively expo, and support local entrepreneurship.

Fun
Festive
For a Cause

Great for

For a Cause
Family Friendly

Great for: families, cause-driven runners

Lace up for the Irvine Dream Run, a family-friendly event at Great Park. Choose from a 5K, 3K, or run both for an unforgettable morning. Your registration includes a race shirt, finisher medal, and a finish-line photo. The experience culminates in a vibrant post-race expo with live music, food trucks, and a bouncy house. Every step you take supports the Sunstone Community Fund, helping to fuel local startups and entrepreneurship in Irvine.

What to expect

Run a 5K or 3K, or challenge yourself to both, starting beneath the iconic Great Park Balloon.
Enjoy a post-race expo featuring live music, food trucks, vendor booths, and a bouncy house.
Receive a race shirt, finisher medal, and a memorable finish-line photo.

Standout details

Run beneath the iconic Great Park Balloon
Lively post-race expo with live music
Supports Sunstone Community Fund
Referral program for a $20 refund

Perks & features

After-Party
Food & Drink
Medal
Shirt
Swag Included

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

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Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3K
Sat, May 9, 7:30 AM PDT · From $38.10
Opens Dec 1, 2025, 7:00 PM PST · Closes Mar 8, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
5K
Sat, May 9, 7:30 AM PDT · From $38.10
Opens Dec 2, 2025, 7:00 PM PST · Closes Mar 8, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
5K
Sat, May 9, 7:30 AM PDT · From $27.50
Opens Dec 1, 2025, 7:00 PM PST · Closes May 8, 2026, 5:00 PM PDT

+ 2 more options

5K Fun Run/Walk (Bundle Package)
Sat, May 9, 7:30 AM PDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 2, 2025, 7:00 PM PST · Closes Mar 8, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT
3K Fun Run (Bundle Package)
Sat, May 9, 7:30 AM PDT · From $48.70
Opens Dec 1, 2025, 7:00 PM PST · Closes Mar 8, 2026, 7:59 PM PDT

The course

Hilly
Family-oriented

From the organizer

Lace up and dream big at the 2026 Irvine Dream Run ! 🎉 Join us at the Great Park in Irvine for this can’t-miss, family-friendly race kicking off beneath the iconic Great Park Balloon . Choose a 5K , a 3K , or double the fun and run both —either way, you’re in for an unforgettable morning!

Every registration includes a race shirt, finisher medal, finish-line photo, and full access to our post-race expo , featuring a bouncy house, live music, food trucks, vendor booths, and plenty more to keep the celebration going.

Best of all, every step you take supports a great cause. 💛 All proceeds benefit the Sunstone Community Fund , helping fuel startups and entrepreneurship right here in Irvine. Our goal is to raise $50,000 for local founders and innovators—and we need you to help make it happen.

👉 Register by April 27, 2026 , to guarantee your shirt size. Don’t wait— spots are filling fast !

🔥 Bonus : Refer five friends and score a $20 refund on your registration.

For more information see the Press Release .

Let’s run, celebrate, and invest in Irvine’s future together! 🏃‍♀️🎈✨

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