GO2 for Lung Cancer 5K in Griffith Park
Event Details
- Date
- Oct 10, 2026, 8:00 AM
- Ends
- Oct 10, 2026, 11:00 AM
- Venue
- Griffith Park
- Source
Event info via Discover Los Angeles
- Organizer
- GO2 for Lung Cancer
If you want a Saturday morning that gets you moving and does some good, the GO2 for Lung Cancer 5K is worth putting on the calendar. The 15th annual walk and run lands in Griffith Park on October 10, and it makes a solid pick among LA events this weekend for anyone who likes their exercise with a purpose.
What to expect
The organizers describe a scenic 5K course, a kids dash, music and a community atmosphere. It is a walk/run, so nobody needs a race pace. Strollers, dogs on a leash (check the event page for the rules), first-timers and seasoned runners all fit the format, and the listing says all ages and abilities are welcome.
The money raised goes toward lung cancer research, patient support and treatment navigation. Lung cancer touches a lot of families, including many who never smoked, and events like this are one way the community funds the work that happens between diagnoses and breakthroughs. Expect to see people walking in honor of someone, and plenty of friends and families who just came for a morning in the park.
Why Griffith Park
Griffith Park is one of the great open spaces in the city, with hills, wide paths and views back toward the downtown skyline on a clear day. A morning start also keeps you ahead of the afternoon heat. If you are building a list of things to do in Los Angeles that get you outside, a charity 5K here ticks the boxes.
Practical info
- When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.
- Where: Griffith Park, Los Angeles
- Registration: Handled through the organizer at events.go2.org/socal2026. The listing mentions a discount code, LOCAL, for 20% off registration fees. Confirm current pricing when you sign up, since the listing does not publish a fee.
Griffith Park fills up on weekend mornings, so plan to arrive early and expect to look for parking. Carpooling or a rideshare drop-off keeps the start easy. Wear shoes you can walk a few miles in, bring water, and layer up for the cool early hours. Check the organizer's page the week of the event for the exact start area, parking guidance and any day-of changes.
Browse more outdoor events in Los Angeles or see the full outdoor category for other ways to spend the weekend.