Pro/Elite Race
The Kook Run PRO & ELITE Race! World class runners and local elites will be competing for a $3000 prize purse in the 10K. This will be the fastest 10K in SoCal!
The People's 10K and 5K
Runners, Walkers, Costume Entusiasts... this event has it all! What better way to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday then to run the coast with 2500 of our closest running friends
Junior Kook Run
Like the Kook Run, but for Kids! The 4th Annual Junior Kook Run. Kids (ages 3-12) run a course that's just for them on Saturday morning at the YMCA with timing, medals, and more!
The Most Scenic Race in San Diego!
"The Magic Carpet Ride"
If you've run on the Coast Highway in Encinitas, then you've run by the The Magic Carpet Ride - a.k.a. The Cardiff Kook. The Kook has become a landmark along State Coast Highway 101 and its popularity is renowned. Did you know at one point The Cardiff Kook was the most Googles sports figure in the world? Yep! The nickname comes from the statue’s infamous pose: one that local surfers tease makes him look like a “kook”. It is frequently adorned with various decorations or completely decked out in costumes to fit the occasion.
Stop by to see it on your way to enjoy our beautiful Encinitas beaches, if you’re camping at the nearby San Elijo State Beach
Campground, or on your next training run for The Kook Run.
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February 8, 2026
You can't have The Kook Run without the world famous Kook themed costume contest! Prizes available for participants in 2 categories - Individual Kook Costume, Group Costume Contest.
Costume Contest
On Saturday, Feb 8th, the Ecke YMCA will transform into The Kook Run's packet pickup and registration. Grab your race gear, checkout vendors, and enjoy inspiring activities!
Packet Pickups
Kick off Super Bowl Sunday 2025 in Moonlight Plaza at The Kook Run's post-race finish line festival, which will feature live music, beer garden, breakfast tacos, local venders, and games and activities.
Finish Line Festival
We are excited to once again be able to partner with a number of local San Diego running groups corporations and charities. A Special thanks to Cardiff 101 Main Street, the San Diego Track Club, and Run North County for your community participation.