Concord 5000 - Presented by Diablo Valley Federal Credit Union

Concord 5000, presented by Diablo Valley Federal Credit Union, is an annual 5K run and walk in Concord, California, held on February 12, 2027, with the start at 5:30 p.m. It takes place at Newhall Park, on a course that crosses several types of terrain, and it raises money for local military charities including the Contra Costa Blue Star Moms. The field is capped to keep the event safe and community-sized.

An evening 5K asks for a different routine than a morning race: eat your main meal early, keep the afternoon light, and warm up for a good 15 minutes, since legs that have been sitting all day need waking up. Mixed terrain means your road personal best is not the right benchmark, so run the first mile on effort and see what the surface gives you. Trail shoes are not required for a 5K like this, but a pair with a bit of grip will feel better than racing flats.