Belmont Park's Dipper Dash 5K

Lace up your running shoes and get ready to hit the boardwalk! Belmont Park’s Dipper Dash 5K presented by Fit returns to Mission Beach on Sunday, September 20, bringing together fitness, family fun, rescue pups and a full day at San Diego’s iconic beachfront amusement park.

The morning kicks off at 8 a.m. with the Dipper Dash 5K, a chip-timed race that starts in the heart of Belmont Park before taking runners along the scenic Mission Beach Boardwalk and back to the park. At 9 a.m., the park’s youngest runners can get in on the fun with the Kids Loop, a safe, kid-friendly course held entirely within Belmont Park and designed for children ages 10 and under.

And the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Every registered participant receives an Unlimited Ride & Play Wristband for all-day access to Belmont Park’s rides and attractions, along with a custom finisher medal, complimentary drink ticket and free event photography. Runners can celebrate afterward at Fit Social’s oceanfront after-party, featuring live DJs, wellness experiences, cold plunges and local vendors.

This year’s Dipper Dash will also support The Animal Pad, a San Diego-based nonprofit dedicated to rescuing dogs from high-risk situations and finding them loving homes. The Animal Pad will be onsite with adoptable rescue dogs, giving participants the chance to meet some four-legged friends while learning more about fostering and adoption.

WHEN: Sunday, September 20, 2026
5K START: 8:00 a.m.
KIDS LOOP: 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Belmont Park | Mission Beach

Registration is currently open for both the Dipper Dash 5K and Kids Loop.

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