Lakewood Run

Lakewood Run is held in Lakewood, California, on March 6, 2027, and offers three ways to take part. The 10K Run Only starts at 8:00 a.m., the 5K Walk/Run follows at 8:10 a.m., and a 5K Ruck — covered on foot with a weighted pack — goes last at 8:15 a.m. All three are on road.

The 10K is the competitive option and the one to enter if you want a measured result; the 5K walk/run absorbs families and newcomers, while the ruck appeals to a different crowd altogether, closer to military-style training than to road racing. If you are targeting the 10K, four to six weeks of running four times a week, with one session at threshold pace and a long run of 6 to 7 miles, is a solid build. For the ruck, practice with the pack loaded, since walking under weight is a specific skill.