SILVER LAKE CLASSIC 2026

A two mile charity run around the Silver Lake Reservoirs with a free kid's 100m dash supporting the Silver Lake Reservoir Conservancy and Strides in Recovery.

COURSE RECORD: 9minutes 38 seconds Matt Wisner. Can you beat it?

HANG AT THE MEADOW FOR:

FREE COLD BREW FROM MAKISUPA

FREE DONUTS FROM THE LEGENDARY YUM YUM DONUTS

FREE ELECTROLYES + RECOVERY DRINKS FROM MAGNA

WHAT: A two mile race around the famous Silver Lake Reservoirs, free refreshments, free kid's 100m dash, post-race awards, medals for all finishers, and more prizes for all runners in The Meadow.

WHEN: Sunday May 17th, 2026 9 am race start

WHERE: Meet at the Silver Lake Meadow: 2291 Silver Lake Blvd, LA CA 90026

WHY: This community gathering is a low-key, high-vibes fundraiser. We donate 50% of the proceeds to the Silver Lake Reservoirs Conservancy and the other 50% to the SLTC 501c3 to support mission aligned programs in Los Angeles. We also want people of all ages and abilities to enjoy our beautiful reservoirs and surrounding land. So whether you register to run (or walk, or stroll, or roll) or not at all, please join us on the day.

BRING OLD RUNNING SHOES + RUN/OUTDOOR GEAR: We're partnered with Strides in Recovery so please bring your used (and clean!) old run-ing shoes, clothing, etc and it will get a new life with someone who needs it.

PRIZE CATEGORIES: Top 3 for Open Men's, Open Women's, Masters Men, Masters Women

BIB PICK UP Friday 5/15 at Makisupa 4pm-6pm and on-site Sunday 5/17 (until 7am - 8:30am only)

REGISTRATION NOTES: Students, Veterans and Run Club Captains, email [email protected] for a discount code. Kindly note, as a small team fundraiser, we do not offer refunds but can transfer bibs to another runner via email request to [email protected]. Thank you.

RACE DAY ORDER OF EVENTS

7:00 am-8:30 am bib pick up, free coffee + donuts + hangs

8:50am group photo - runners and spectators

8:55 am race line up

9:00 am SHARP race (medals for all finishers)

9:45 am kid's 100m dash

10:00 am awards and more! Stay until the end!

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