Screenland 5K guests have crossed the finish line every year on Oscar Sunday in the Heart of Screenland since its inception during the Culver City Centennial Celebration in 2017.  For the first time, the Academy Awards and the LA Marathon announced their events would be held on the same day, March 15, 2026.  To accommodate the many Screenland 5K registrants, volunteers, performers, and service providers who also participate in the LA Marathon, the Screenland 5K committee last April scheduled the annual event for March 1, 2026.  Even though the LA Marathon later changed its race date, the Screenland 5K committee stayed true to March 1, 2026 after its commitments to city agencies, performers, service providers, and hundreds of early registrants.

The Screenland 5K begins and ends at Ivy Station, 8840 National Blvd, Culver City, 90232.  The start and finish lines are under the picturesque Metro bridge on Washington Blvd.  Situated at the crossroads of Washington, Venice, and National Boulevards and next to the Culver City Metro E Line Station, Ivy Station is just a five-minute stroll from hip and historic downtown Culver City. Enjoy the Health and Fitness Expo before and after your exhilarating run.

5K Race starts at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, at Ivy Station, 8840 National Blvd, Culver City 90232.  Arrive early for the Health and Fitness Expo.

Aspiring movie stars (ages 17 and under) will be organized by age groups with staggered start times on Sunday, March 1, at 10:15 a.m. at Ivy Station. Race length will accommodate appropriate age ranges. Adults may accompany the young runners, but must start at the back of the pack, behind those youth who are running on their own.  Registrants receive shirts and medals. Parents do not need to be registered to run alongside their youth.

Arrive early to guarantee a subterranean parking spot at Ivy Station, 8840 National Bl., Culver City, 90232, and enjoy the Heart of Screenland's own Oscar morning party at the Health and Fitness Expo. Parking is $8 on Race Day, Sunday, and free on Saturday, Feb. 28, 12:00-3:00 p.m., for race packet pickup.  Screenland 5K guests can also park in downtown Culver City at the Ince (9099 Washington Blvd.), Watseka (3844 Watseka Ave.) and Cardiff (3846 Cardiff Ave.) garages, about 5-10 minute walks to Ivy Station.  The first hour is free, and each additional hour is $2.00, with a daily maximum of $12. Better yet, take the Metro E Line, Culver City-LA-Santa Monica bus lines, City Circulator or use other mobility options to get to the race of the century.  

Bring your identification to pick up your race packet.  Keep valuables at home. Complimentary bag check and bike valet will be available.

Yes, unless the Screenland 5K sells out, as it did last year.  Pay lower fees and get guaranteed race perks the earlier you sign up.  Follow the yellow brick road and get in the race now! 

The 10th annual Screenland 5K salutes cinematic Vintage, Velvet & Valor.  Celebrate the vintage years of Screenland in the Roaring Twenties. Experience the velvet of cinema's Golden Age in the 1930s and 1940s. Relive the valor of patriotic films and classic Westerns.

3.1 miles.

You may walk, skip, stroll, jog, or run as long as you have a great time!

You're a star, baby! Get into the act with this year's theme of "Vintage, Velvet and Valor" and dress as your favorite movie or television star in the Costume Contest to win "Best Performance" honors.   Whatever your choice of attire, dress comfortably and enjoy the experience. 

All ages and abilities are welcome.

Of course.  Schools and youth organizations will be competing in this fun, family-friendly event alongside you and your friends.   An adult must accompany children under 12, and children under 18 require a parent's signature on the participant waiver form.

Individuals, organizations, and businesses are invited to demonstrate their community spirit and contribute to improving the experience for all guests. Discover sponsorship options, volunteer opportunities, team fundraising events, and Health and Fitness Expo participation. Contact us at info@Screenland5K.com or call (562) 234-6821 to explore these opportunities.

Bike Culver City will host a complimentary bike check area.

You can check in items at the complimentary gear check tent. Please do not leave valuable items in the tent, as the Screenland 5K committee will not be responsible for any losses. We recommend arriving ready to run and leaving valuables at home.

Avoid the rush and obtain your official race packet with epic t-shirt and superstar race bib, Sat., Feb. 28, 12:00 to 3:00 pm at Ivy Station, 8840 National Bl. Culver City 90232.  Race packets will also be available for pickup on race morning at 7:00 am.  You may pick up a packet for another registrant by presenting a copy of their ID, and signed waiver printed on paper.

You may pick up a packet for another registrant by presenting a copy of their ID, and signed waiver printed on paper.

Yes! The Screenland 5K is for everyone, especially children and families. There will be ample space for strollers along the route—stay to the right to avoid faster traffic. Start at the rear of the cluster, where you'll have more wiggle room.  

Yes. The Screenland 5K, Munchkin Dash, and Play Streets take advantage of the city's infrastructure, allowing guests to enter or exit at various points along the route via city streets, ramps, and sidewalks. The race committee is committed to ensuring restrooms and water stations are ADA-compliant. Service animals are permitted.

You get both!  Show off your Screenland 5K shirt as you flash your themed finisher's medal at the paparazzi on the red carpet. Registrants also receive downloadable event photos and an official race bib and time. 

Guests are invited to join Play Streets for free from 7:00 to 8:00 am, where they can bike, scooter, skate, and walk along the Screenland 5K course without car traffic, enjoying access to recreational and dining venues. Walk 'n Rollers hosts "Course Crash," where kids can bike the course at 7:15 with cycling experts.  Due to safety and security protocols mandated by affiliated and city agencies, only registered racers will be permitted on the course and in the start and finish chutes near race time. Participants' friends and family can reunite with registrants at the Health and Fitness Expo located at Ivy Station.

During Play Streets, from 7:00 to 8:00 am, or the "Course Crash" at 7:15 am, you can rollerblade, skate, scoot, or bike on the car-free streets of the Screenland 5K course. The 9:00 am race will be open exclusively to walkers and runners to ensure the safety and security of all participants. Bike Culver City and Culver City Bike Pride will provide a complimentary Bike Valet service. So, feel free to park your rollerblades, strollers, and bikes, and join us for the run.

Screenland 5K is a rain-or-shine event because the sun always rises in the "Heart of Screenland." If you cannot participate on race day, you have options that would typically be exercised several weeks before race day, Mar. 1, 2026.

Participate in the Virtual Race.

Transfer your entry by Valentine's Day to someone.

Carry over to next year's race.

Contribute your fees to a Screenland 5K charity. 

Inform us by Jan. 24, 2026 to receive a refund. 

Screenland 5K has partnered with RegShield to offer insurance for about $4 an entry to provide refunds up to race day.  Please read the fine print to ensure it will fit your needs. 

Only service animals are permitted at the event for the safety of humans and our beloved pets and to keep our insurance provider happy.

Participate in free training with accomplished athletes and fitness trainers to prepare you for every step of your 3.1-mile adventure into vintage, velvet and valor, where you will visit storied spots of filmdom in the Heart of Screenland.  Sessions are ideal for first-time or "it's been a while" walkers and runners. 

To claim lost items and reunite with friends, visit the gear check tent at the Health and Fitness Expo at Ivy Station.

Finish on the red carpet and enjoy the Health and Fitness Expo, which includes refreshments, entertainment, awards, and hearty congratulations on your accomplishments. Don't miss the Munchkin Dash at 10:15 a.m.!