Kick off your Super Bowl Sunday with a 10K or 5K and race down the Coast Highway 101. Take in epic views of the Pacific Ocean and a few world-famous surf breaks.
Touted as one of the most beautiful race courses in Southern California, this out-and-back course will excite runners with its gradual downhill beginnings, challenged with some manageable uphill elements on the returns before delivering participants onto a sure-to-please final stretch through downtown Encinitas.
Running or walking the coast not enough for you? Then join our famous costume contest and win some great prizes.
Got kids that want to run? Join our Jr. Kook Run on Saturday (Feb 7) at packet pickup (open to ages 3-12)
New in 2026:
- Can't be there on race day? Then VIRTUALLY RUN the KOOK on your own time and location of choice. Packets for the virtual option will be mailed out on race week
- Race Packet Mailouts... Can't make it to a packet pickup ir don't want the hassle of picking up your bib on race day, the Kook Run now offers Race Packet mailouts. These bibs will be mailed out 3 weeks in advance of the event.
KOOK THEME 2026: Announcement Coming Soon...
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Kook Run 10K
Registration closes in 1 month 7 days-
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Register for Kook Run 10K$83.26
FINAL PRICING
Now registering Dec 31 – Feb 8
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Kook Run 5K
Registration closes in 1 month 7 days-
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Register for Kook Run 5K$59.83
FINAL PRICING
Now registering Dec 31 – Feb 8
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Jr Kook (Kids Dash)
Jr Kook Run- kids dash (distances vary based on age) Saturday Feb 8th
VIRTUAL KOOK
Run the Kook on your own time and location of choice
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Register for VIRTUAL KOOK$49.18
Event schedule
- Sun, February 8, 2026 7:20 AM - MEN PRO/ELITE START
- Sun, February 8, 2026 7:25 AM - WOMEN PRO/ELITE START
- Sun, February 8, 2026 7:30 AM - 10K OPEN START
- Sun, February 8, 2026 8:05 AM - 5K WAVE 1 START
- Sun, February 8, 2026 8:10 AM - 5K WAVE 2 START
- Sun, February 8, 2026 8:15 AM - 5K WAVE 3 START
Contact information
- Event contact
- JEFF STONER
- Phone
- 8587757104
- Website
- Visit website
