🏃 Everything You Need to Know for the 2025 Idyllwild 5K/10K
Update: The correct check-in address is 54300 Village Center Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549 — please do not use the previously listed address.
Update: Spots are limited. We will end ticket sales at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday at the latest. Please register as soon as possible to guarantee your entry.
The annual Idyllwild 5K/10K is almost here! Join us on Saturday, August 16 for a beautiful mountain race — whether you’re running the 5K, 10K, Kids’ Fun Run, or cheering from the sidelines.
📅 Race Day Schedule — Saturday, August 16
- Check-in & Packet Pickup: 6:00–7:00 a.m. — Idy Park, 54300 Village Center Dr
- 5K Start: 7:30 a.m.
- 10K Start: 8:15 a.m.
- Kids’ Fun Run: 9:30 a.m.
- Awards Ceremony: ~10:30 a.m. during the Pancake Breakfast at Town Hall
Tip: Arrive early for parking, packet pickup, and to get to the start line on time.
Early Check-In: Recommended — Friday, August 15, 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Idy Park.
📍 Location & Parking
- Start/Finish: Idy Park, across from the totem pole.
- Primary Parking: Idyllwild Community Center (across from the Mobil gas station) — 26184 Banning-Idyllwild Panoramic Hwy
- Street Parking: Available nearby — please do not block driveways. Arrive by 6:00 a.m. to secure a spot.
🎟 Packet Pickup
Location: Idy Park, 54300 Village Center Dr. across from the totem pole
- Friday, Aug. 15: 5:00–7:00 p.m. (Recommended)
- Saturday, Aug. 16: 6:00–7:00 a.m.
Bring photo ID or confirmation email.
🗺 Course Info
- Scenic Idyllwild streets with rolling elevation.
- 10K = two loops of the 5K course.
- Water Stations: Start/Finish & halfway point.
⚠ Safety & Rules
- Headphones OK — keep volume low.
- Strollers: 5K only, start at the back.
- Dogs: Allowed on leash.
- Watch for uneven roads & follow volunteer instructions.
- First Aid at Start/Finish.
- Please respect the environment — leave no trace.
🥞 Post-Race Fun
Join us for the Pancake Breakfast hosted by Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit.
Location: Idyllwild Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St.
Cost: $10/adult, $5/child.
(Proceeds benefit RMRU — separate fundraiser.)
🌤 Weather & What to Bring
- Forecast: Sunny, ~80°F high.
- Bring sunscreen, reusable water bottle, and a light layer for the cool morning.
📱 Stay Connected
- Follow us: Instagram & Facebook @IdyllwildRace
- Share your photos: Use #Idyllwild5k10k
❓ Questions?
Email: info@idyllwildrace.com
✅ See you at the start line!
— The Idyllwild 5K/10K Team