Cork & Dash 5K

Cork & Dash 5K takes place in San Miguel, California, on October 24, 2026. Two options start together at 1:00 p.m.: a 5K Run/Walk over 3.1 miles and a 1 Mile Run/Walk of about 1.6 kilometers. Both are open to walkers, and the early-afternoon start is unusual enough to be the main planning detail of the day.

A 1:00 p.m. gun means you race on a full day of food rather than an empty stomach. Eat a normal breakfast, then something light two to three hours before the start, and expect warmer air than a morning race would give you on the same date. The 1-mile option is a good entry point for children or for anyone who wants a short, intense effort, while the 5K is the standard test. Runners in a longer fall block can use either as a quality session and finish the week normally.