When does the New Haven Fun Run sell out?

New Haven Fun Run hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

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New Haven Fun Run

Q: How hard is the New Haven Fun Run 5K?

New Haven Fun Run is a 5K on a road course in Union City, California. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the New Haven Fun Run?

Race-day weather in Union City can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 8:00 AM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

May 2, 2026

Union City, California

Rolling Course

Decision scores

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Best for

Great for beginners

PR-friendly

Walker-friendly

Family-friendly

Big local vibe

Charity race

About the Race

New Haven Schools Foundation (NHSF) Fun Run -- raising funds for education enhancement and scholarships for New Haven Unified School District (Union City/South Hayward) public school students. 5K / Race, chip-timed, designed for serious runners, walkers, fitness-minded people, outdoor enthusiasts, and just for FUN!!! In addition to serious runners, the 5K is historically popular with walkers, and those with baby strollers. No dogs this year, due to proximity to New Haven Day. Serious runner a...

Course Profile

Course profile data unavailable for this race.

Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Yes

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Yes

Vibe & community

charity

Charity race.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the New Haven Fun Run 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.