Sugar Daddy Race
Santa Clarita's Sugar Daddy Race offers a fast, scenic Father's Day run across a historic bridge.
Race Date
Jun 19, 2027
Location
Santa Clarita, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 19, 2027
- Location
- Santa Clarita, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 0.5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,372
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Sugar Daddy Race in Santa Clarita, California, provides a scenic Father's Day celebration with a fast course designed for personal bests. Runners traverse the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley on paved paseo trails, enjoying a largely flat route that is conducive to quick times.
The race culminates with a memorable finish across the historic, 120-year-old Iron Horse bridge, adding a touch of heritage to the modern running experience. Finishers are rewarded with not only an "epic Sugar Daddy Race bling" but also a sweet treat of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, making for a truly "sweet finish."
With a steady field size of around 130 finishers and a repeat-runner loyalty of approximately 24%, the Sugar Daddy Race has established itself as a beloved local event. It also offers 10K, 5K, and Kids Fun Run distances, making it a family-friendly option for all ages.
Race-provided description
WELCOME TO THE SUGAR DADDY RACE! An Epic Run With A sweet finish. Start your Father’s Day weekend with an unforgettable race through the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley. Choose your challenge—Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or Kids Race—and enjoy a scenic, fast, almost‑flat course along the paved paseo trails. Designed to bring runners together, the Sugar Daddy Race delivers a feel‑good, high‑energy experience from start to finish. You’ll fly across the historic Iron Horse Bridge, cross the finish line to earn your epic Sugar Daddy bling, and cool down with free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream—the sweetest reward for an awesome run. Learn more below or register today to secure your spot at the start line! FAST COURSE Runners get to enjoy the best of Santa Clarita's awesome paths and paseos, taking runners on a spectacular tour around the Santa Clarita Valley on a very fast course. HISTORIC BRIDGE All runners get to make the final push into the finish line to run across the historic 130-year-old Iron Horse bridge, making for a landmark race finish. FAMILY FUN The Sugar Daddy Race is for everyone, runners, walkers, hikers, there is even a Kids Fun Run for the little ones to get active and healthy to experience a race. SWEET FINISH In addition to earning an awesome medal, Sugar Daddy finishers will get a special ice cream treat to help cool them off after finishing the race. Learn more at >> SugarDaddyRace.com
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, June 19, 2027
Start Time
6:15 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
25311 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout659 years running
~130 finishers a year
growing or steady
24% returning runners
8 timing sources · 3 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 1:22:08
typical high 89°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
62°
Afternoon (High)
88°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
46%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,372 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
1,372
Median time
2:11:21
Latest turnout
130
States
1
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
About the Organizer
Frequently asked
When is the Sugar Daddy Race?
The Sugar Daddy Race is held on Saturday, June 19, 2027, starting at 6:15 AM.
Where does the Sugar Daddy Race take place?
It takes place in Santa Clarita, California.
What distances does the Sugar Daddy Race offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 0.5K.
Is the Sugar Daddy Race course flat and good for a PR?
The Sugar Daddy Race is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Sugar Daddy Race?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,372 runners who have completed the Sugar Daddy Race.
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