Golden Eagle Track Fest & 5K
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Event details
The Golden Eagle Track Fest & 5K takes place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Cal State LA. The main venue is University Jessie Owens Stadium at 5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032.
Events include:
- 5K Run/Walk
- Run4Paws (Love Your Pet Division)
- 5K Run/Walk with Dog
- Youth 2 Miles
- Youth 800 Meters
- Youth 1 Mile
- Golden Eagle Mile
There is a separate track festival with multiple track races.
Course and logistics
The 5K starts and finishes inside Jessie Owens Stadium and runs through the CSULA campus along the main boardwalk, passing historical monuments including the MLK and Ruben Salazar buildings. The 5K is chip timed by Aztlan Athletics; results are available at the event registration area after crossing the finish line.
Water and electrolytes are available on the 5K route and on the track. A first aid team is stationed on the north side of the track and will also rove the 5K course. Recovery snacks and drinks must be consumed off the track in the concourse area.
Track races begin with the 2 Mile events, followed by the 800 meters, and conclude with 1 Mile heats run slowest to fastest. Packet pick-up is at University Jessie Owens Stadium and includes a medal, race bib, and T-shirt for 5K entries while supplies last. Parking is available in the structure behind the stadium in lot K, accessed from University Drive off the 10 Freeway. The event policy states no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.