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Newport Spirit Run is changing its date, place, and races! The 42nd Annual event is scheduled for October 18, 2026 at Newport Dunes Resort.

We are introducing the Half Marathon alongside our traditional mile and 5k races as well as "green" measures. Spirit Run is presented by Newport-Mesa Spirit Run, Inc. (NMSRI) a 501(c)(3) non profit. NMSRI's mission is to present Spirit Run, to provide free entries to underprivileged youth, and to donate the event's net proceeds to benefit youth education, youth sports programs, and other youth causes.

10/20/2026

What a day along Upper Newport Bay 💙

Thank you to every runner, walker, volunteer, sponsor, school and partner who made the first road race in more than 20 years along the Bay so special.
And a big thank you to the Newport Bay Conservancy 🌿

Were you there?
Whether you ran, walked or cheered, we’d love your review ⭐
Head to this link and leave your thoughts 😌 - racecheck.com/races/spirit-run/review

See you next year! 🏃‍♀️

10/17/2026

More than a race. 💙

On Sunday, the fun keeps going after the finish line at Newport Dunes. Swing by the Youth & Fitness Expo for prize wheels and giveaways, free pizza slice cards, pre-race stretches and CPR with the Newport Beach Lifeguards. For the kids there are crafts, an obstacle course and land bubble rollers.

Then cheer on the little ones in the Youth Mile, Family Mile, Beach Dash and Toddler Trot.

It is truly a morning by the bay for the whole family.

See you Sunday, October 18!
Still want in? Register now: https://www.race-space.com/us/newport-mesa-spirit-run/newport-mesa-spirit-run

10/17/2026

TOMORROW! 🌊 Race weekend is here!

Packet pickup is today, 12:00–3:00 PM at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort.

Before you head out Sunday:
✅ Bib on the front
✅ Your reusable cup (it’s in your race packet!). No paper cups here
✅ Pack-in, pack-out fuel. No plastic bottles

📍 Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive. Registration and Expo open at 6:00 AM
🚗 Arrive early and carpool. $15 per vehicle at the Jamboree and PCH lots, paid on exit
⏰ First start is the Adult Competitive Mile at 7:00 AM, then the Half at 7:15 and the 5K at 7:30. Full schedule in the slides!

Still want in? Race-day registration opens at 6:00 AM.

Register: https://www.race-space.com/us/newport-mesa-spirit-run/newport-mesa-spirit-run

Parking and directions: https://newportspiritrun.org/parking-directions/

See you at the bay! 💙

10/16/2026

Everything you need to plan your race day. 🗺️

Newport Spirit Run takes place at Upper Newport Bay, with most races starting and finishing next to Newport Dunes.
The Youth & Fitness Expo opens at 6:00 AM with prize wheels, giveaways, kids’ activities, land bubble rollers and more.

Swipe for where to go, parking and the race-morning schedule, then join us on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

(Detailed Race Day Info found on website too)

Register now: https://newportspiritrun.org

10/15/2026

It's race week! 🌊🏃‍♀️

Sunday, October 18, the Bay is ready.

Whether you're running the new Half Marathon, the 5K, the 1 Mile or bringing the family, we can't wait to see you at Upper Newport Bay.

And when you cross the finish line, The Nahin Group has got your water covered. 💧

Not entered yet?

This is your last chance to join us!

👉 Register now: https://newportspiritrun.org

10/14/2026

RUN WITH YOUR COMMUNITY! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Newport Spirit Run is bringing the running community together at Upper Newport Bay on October 18.

We’re highlighting Newport Run Club and Cal Coast Track Club as part of our community outreach ahead of race weekend.

Whether you're looking to race, run with your club, chase a new goal or simply enjoy a great morning at the Bay, we'd love to have you with us.

Not registered yet? Join us on October 18!

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026

📍 Newport Beach, CA

👉 Register here: https://newportspiritrun.org/

10/14/2026

ELITE COMPETITION IS COMING TO THE BAY. 🏃‍♂️🔥

Newport Spirit Run has a long history of bringing community, sport and some of the biggest names in athletics together, including longtime Spirit Run supporter and renowned sports agent Leigh Steinberg.

Now, as the event enters an exciting new chapter at Upper Newport Bay, we're welcoming an impressive field of elite athletes to the start line, including the appearance of Steve Scott, one of the greatest middle-distance runners in US history.

A three-time US Olympic team member, Scott recorded an astonishing 137 sub-four-minute miles (more than any other athlete in history) and held the outdoor US mile record for more than 26 years.

Joining him are Arturs Medveds, Latvian distance runner with a 13:30 5K road personal best; Nick Spector , a 2020 US Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier and two-time marathon champion; and Savannah Roark, a professional distance runner with ASICS Mammoth Track Club.

These athletes will be part of the competitive action across the Adult Competitive Mile, 5K and Half Marathon, with qualifying athletes competing for a $6,000 cash purse.

From Spirit Run's history to the next generation of elite competition, we're excited to see what October 18 brings!

Mile. 5K. Half Marathon. See you at the Bay. 👏

📍 Newport Beach, CA

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026

www.newportspiritrun.org

*Cash purse eligibility is for qualifying athletes aged 18+ who have completed high school. Qualifying standards apply.*

10/12/2026

🎉🏃‍♀️ THE RACE IS JUST THE BEGINNING! 💚

There’s a whole lot of fun waiting for you at the Newport Spirit Run Youth & Fitness Expo! 🙌

From prize wheels and giveaways to kids’ activities, crafts and plenty of ways to get involved, there’s something to look forward to beyond the finish line.

🎡 Try your luck at the prize wheels and giveaways.

🎨 Let the kids get creative with crafts and fun activities.

🏃‍♀️ Meet local businesses and community organizations.

💪 Stop by Priestley Family Chiropractic for pre-race stretches and complimentary post-race spinal screenings.

🍕 Look out for pizza slice cards from Sgt. Pepperoni’s!

Bring the family, cheer on your runners and make a morning of it at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. 💙

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026

⏰ Expo opens at 6:00 AM

📍 Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Newport Beach

Swipe through to see what’s waiting for you, then register for Newport Spirit Run - https://newportspiritrun.org/ ! 🏅

10/11/2026

🏆 PRIZES + GIVEAWAYS 🏆

There’s plenty to look forward to at the finish line of Newport Spirit Run! 🎉

💰 $6,000 cash purse for qualifying athletes ages 18+ who are post-high-school, competing in the Half Marathon, Adult Competitive Mile and 5K.

🏅 Non-cash prizes for the Adult Competitive Mile, 5K, Half Marathon, Youth Mile and Youth 5K.

And of course, a few race-day goodies to take home! 👇

👕 Special-edition Half Marathon shirt

👕 Youth shirt

🥤 Reusable collapsible cup for 5K and Half Marathon participants

🏅 Finisher medal for everyone who crosses the finish line

A quick note for our younger runners: athletes ages 7–17 must race the Youth Mile to be eligible for Mile prizes. The 5K Walk and Family Mile are all about enjoying the experience, getting involved and being part of the day! 💙

Elite athletes receiving free event entry aren’t eligible for non-cash prizes.

Want to know more? Find all the prize and giveaway details on our website - https://newportspiritrun.org/the-swag-stash/

📍 Newport Beach, CA

📅 Sunday, October 18, 2026

10/10/2026

🏃‍♀️🌿 ONE WEEK TO GO!

We’re officially one week away from Newport Spirit Run 2026!

This year is especially meaningful as we prepare to welcome runners back to Upper Newport Bay for the first road race in more than 20 years along the Bay. 💙

We’re incredibly grateful to the organizations helping make this possible and to the local programs that help protect, support and celebrate this special part of Newport Beach.

💙 Department of Fish and Wildlife
💚 County Parks
💙 of Newport Beach
💚 Bay Conservancy

And there’s another way to show your support! When registering, you can choose a participating local program and use its code to save 15% on your entry while supporting its work. 🌿

Thank you for helping us bring our running community back to the Bay. We can’t wait to see you on October 18!

Register for Newport Spirit Run → https://newportspiritrun.org/

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http://www.newportspiritrun.org/, https://www.race-space.com/us/newport-mesa-spirit-run/newport-mesa-spirit-run

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