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Escondido Grape Day 5K

Our Mission at the Escondido Sunrise Rotary’s 15th Annual Grape Day 5k is to unite 5k fundraisers and The race courses through historic Escondido.

GRAPE DAY 5K is a fun run for everyone from elite runners to casual walkers, so bring the whole family out for a good time! Head over to BURGER BENCH or PLAN 9 for a FREE BEER (if over 21) and BREAKFAST SPECIALS. Then end the afternoon at Palomar Health for their FREE HEALTH ROCKS Festival. https://healthrocksfestival.com/ featuring a FREE SMASH MOUTH concert, a custom designed obstacle course wit

h celebrity ninja's from "American Ninja Warrior", and local food trucks, beer gardens and interactive activities. A substantial portion of the net proceeds will be donated to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as well as other causes supported by ESCONDIDO SUNRISE ROTARY. THE RACE BEGINS AT at 8am, beginning and ending near the Chase Bank on the corner of West Grand and Orange. Medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers overall and within various age categories. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate. To register go to http://www.grapeday5k.com.

“The Grape Day 5K is quickly becoming a premiere event,” says Jim Ponder, ESR member and Grape Day 5k Run Co-chairman. Escondido Sunrise Rotary is proud to support the National MS Society and our community. We encourage people of every age and ability to come join the fun and support great causes!”

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09/16/2025

My plan was to wind up the posts for this year w/ photos of our amazing Grape Day 5K Family, all of YOU! You are the heart beat of The Grape Day 5K. (photos are now up on the website www.grapeday5k.com.)

With inspiration, I pivoted & decided to share two stories of many, from the start and finish lines of this year’s Grape Day 5K, in their own words on what the Grape Day 5K is all about. Photos by Ken Waddell.

THE CAUSE…MS Pacific South Coast Chapter. MS is an unpredictable neurological disease that affects nearly 1,000,000 people in the United States yearly. Learn more, visit the MS Pacific South Coast Chapter.

Tim Salmon:
“MS Champions never fight alone! Together WE are stronger 💪. The phrase Walk a Mile in My Shoe Went the Distance - MS Champ Karen and I trained for months, Quietly putting in the Hard Work to walk The Grape Day 5K and crush a Big Goal for US!! Karen also fought and stumbled her way to greet me at my Waterman Challenge Paddle finish! MS Warriors Do Hard Things only MS Warriors know - we keep fighting for the cure for MS . Thanks to an incredible MS Community for Support ’s Team Champs ❤️”.

Karen Matingou:
“Escondido Sunrise Rotary inspired me to do what I thought I couldn’t in the face of my MS battle - walk the Grape Day 5K course! Thank you! And thank you Renata Sahagian and Howard's Team for your loving support of me and this goal!”

We’ll see our entire Grape Day 5K Family next year at the start line!

09/14/2025

🍇🏃‍♀️ Thank You for Making the Grape Day 5K a Success! 🏃‍♂️🍇

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for this year’s Grape Day 5K! Whether you ran, walked, cheered from the sidelines, volunteered your time, or supported through sponsorships and donations—you made this event possible.

📸 Event photos are now available on our website—be sure to check them out! www.grapeday5k.com

09/13/2025

Today’s the Grapeday5k!!! Make some stellar memories. Head to the start line early. Race begins @ 8am. Say Hi to a fellow 5k friend you have yet to meet, take plenty of selfies and message them to us! Check out the Virtual Swag on our website to grab great discounts and free food/drinks today.…"On your mark…!"

09/12/2025

When you realize, it's the Friday before the Grape Day 5K and all you want to do is SCREAM with EXCITEMENT for tomorrow's big day. Scream 1st, get your gear ready, (forecast, sunny 63 degrees at start of 5K, 75 degrees mid-day), sleep, hydrate, have fun, Run, Walk and Stroll your hearts out❣️

09/11/2025

EARLY PACKET PICKUP IS TONIGHT: Thurs, Sept 11, 4pm - 6:30pm Escondido Chamber of Commerce. Run, don’t walk to 720 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025. We appreciate our friends ❣️

09/10/2025

📸 We want to see you! Send your best photo's of you, your family and/or your crew via DM on FB or IG from this year or last years Grape Day 5K. If sending a team photo, include the name of your crew. Send as many as you like.

09/09/2025

Only 4 days left to be a part of our main event on Sept 13! Haven't signed up for the Grape Day 5K? Get $5 Off Your Registration for the next 2 days! Use promo code Grape25 at checkout to save on your 5K entry. Don’t wait—spots are filling up fast. We expect another exciting sellout.

09/08/2025

Early Packet Pick-up: This Thursday, Sept 11th, 4pm-6:30pm
The Escondido Chamber of Commerce
720 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
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OR Day of 5K
Saturday, Sept 13th
Registration/Bib Pick-up opens at 7:00 am
Grape Day Park
321 N Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025
Many thanks to our friends at The Escondido Chamber of Commerce for generously hosting our early packet pick up again this year! Beat the crowd and pick your packet up on Sept 11.

09/06/2025

If you’ve been following our posts, you know where to find Free Beer after the 5K. Location 3: Grape Day Festival. Under 21 or alcohol not your thing? 1 FREE POPCORN at the Grape Day Festival (1 free popcorn, beer OR wine) Remember to show your bib.

09/04/2025

Don't be a couch potato! Sign up for the Grape Day 5k @ Grapeday5k.com. Following the Grape Day 5k, your day will be filled with endless family fun. Music, old time demonstrations, artisans, antique farm & mining machinery, early century vehicles, exotic petting zoo, competitions, food, local wine and craft beer and of course grape stomping are just some activities awaiting you at the Grape Day Festival! Get stomping, not chomping!

09/02/2025

FREE BEER, location 2. Receive 1 free beer per bib on day of the 5K at Tony Pepperoni (if over 21). Stop by after the 5K for yours until supplies last. (remember to bring your bib.) Drink one down and eat up! Check back here tomorrow to find out where you can receive an additional beer or glass of wine on race day as well as what those under 21 will receive!

08/26/2025

Meet “Nobody Cares Run Club”! Check out one of their regular runs at your own pace, Wednesday’s 6pm @ Kit Carson Park. All levels welcome. Join their team when registering for the Grape Day 5K or donate to their team for the cause. NCRC…Building Community One Step at a time.

Address

150 North Centre City Parkway
Escondido, CA
92025

Telephone

+16192697047

Website

http://www.grapeday5k.com/

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