Sugar Daddy Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Santa Clarita, CA
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Run
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Celebrate Father’s Day by kicking off the weekend with an awesome race taking you on a scenic tour through the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley. Get your PR on our fast, almost flat course, created to bring runners together and give you a great race experience as you finish across the … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Jun 14):
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| H (°F) | 84 | 70 | 83 | 95 | 79 |
| L (°F) | 60 | 57 | 61 | 65 | 58 |
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Fun race - bucket list run !
Great fun run for everyone! Great swag and ice cream afterwards-nice cool treat. Well organized and easy to get to start line. Beautiful course and well marked too! Weather can … MORE
Great fun run for everyone! Great swag and ice cream afterwards-nice cool treat. Well organized and easy to get to start line. Beautiful course and well marked too! Weather can get hot during the run so be prepared. I have completed the 10K and 5K courses. A bucket list race for sure and you can go to Magic Mountain afterwards !!
Great, but more course control plz!
This was a really fun local race with a cool theme and great swag. My only gripes are both about course control: 1) the course needs to be closed more … MORE
This was a really fun local race with a cool theme and great swag. My only gripes are both about course control:
1) the course needs to be closed more effectively. Too many pissed-off cyclists were riding like jerks on course. There were a handful of signs I noticed, but not much.
2) when they have segments where runners and walkers will overlap (in this case the last like two miles), there should be signage and/or volunteers directing walkers to stay to the right. It would be a total drag to miss a PR because you had to bob and weave around strollers and such. No hate to them – I just want to make sure everyone gets the most of their experience!
Overall though, I enjoyed this and plan to run again next year.
Nice race on running paths, but HOT!
This race is put on my New Global Adventures, and is held in Santa Clarita, just across the freeway from Magic Mountain. The race is help on the running/bike trails … MORE
This race is put on my New Global Adventures, and is held in Santa Clarita, just across the freeway from Magic Mountain.
The race is help on the running/bike trails around the Santa Clara River. It provides a nice, safe route for the race.
The race starts early to try and beat the heat, but for BOPers, the heat can become an issue.
There were 6 aid stations spread out on the course.
The course has some nice scenery along the paths, and there is some shade (but not a lot.)
The medals are nice, and this race features a scoop of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to all finishers.
This year there were a lot of last minute entries, and they ran out of finishers medals for the BOPers. They did give us a previous year’s medal, and will mail us this year’s medal when they get more made.
It was a fun race, and a good start to the father’s day weekend.
Great family run to start the summer
This course is local for me and is a great run that starts just at the start of summer. Lots of fun and I love seeing families there (probably in … MORE
This course is local for me and is a great run that starts just at the start of summer. Lots of fun and I love seeing families there (probably in honor of Father’s Day) getting some exercise in together.
Always well organized.
This was my second Sugar Daddy Half Marathon. I love running on the Paseos. The course is great. The organization is always very well done! I loved the ice cream! … MORE
This was my second Sugar Daddy Half Marathon. I love running on the Paseos. The course is great. The organization is always very well done! I loved the ice cream!
I would suggest you start the Half even earlier to alleviate the heat.
My one complaint would be that a race of this size and EXPENSE should have age group awards! They don’t have to be much, just a little something to recognize the age groupers! (Suggestion – they make peel and stick “engravings” that can be put on medals, only a few cents each. I give them out at my races for age group awards. The engraving could look like this:
2025 Sugar Daddy Half Marathon
M60-64
1st place
Something like that. I would suggest the same for your other races.
Top-Notch Race
New Global Adventures always host a great race. This is my first time running the Sugar Daddy race, and I wasn't disappointed. The race event was well organized and there … MORE
New Global Adventures always host a great race. This is my first time running the Sugar Daddy race, and I wasn’t disappointed. The race event was well organized and there was plenty of free food and drinks before, during, and after the race. The course was easy to follow and ran along scenic biking and walking paths through Santa Clarita.
Not flat, but not too hilly, either.
Arrive EARLY for parking on the north side of Magic Mountain Pwky, or you'll start your run early with a mad dash across 6 lanes of traffic. The 5K course … MORE
Arrive EARLY for parking on the north side of Magic Mountain Pwky, or you’ll start your run early with a mad dash across 6 lanes of traffic. The 5K course is a simple out & back, it’s not flat but it’s ups & downs are minimal, so it’s not really “hilly” either. Watch out for the footbridge at the very start of the race as it can create a lot of congestion. If you’re a SERIOUS runner you’ll either want to line up at the very front of the pack, or wait and give everyone 5-minutes to clear the bridge.
I love this race theme!
It’s a nice vibe, people are so friendly! The scenery is stunning! I like to few connected to the nature and running offers me that! This is my favorite race! … MORE
It’s a nice vibe, people are so friendly! The scenery is stunning! I like to few connected to the nature and running offers me that! This is my favorite race! I can’t wait for next year!
What a magnificent Father's Day 2024
What a magnificent Father's Day 2024 weekend I had in sunny California! It was a perfect blend of nostalgia, athletic achievement, and outright hilarity. Let me tell you, reconnecting with … MORE
What a magnificent Father’s Day 2024 weekend I had in sunny California! It was a perfect blend of nostalgia, athletic achievement, and outright hilarity. Let me tell you, reconnecting with my high school Brochachos in the California Desert Heat was like stepping into a time machine, only this time, we were less concerned with acne and more focused on avoiding cramps and nipple chafing.
The highlight of the weekend was undoubtedly the Sugar Daddy 1/2 Marathon. Our team, the Wheezy Racers, came out in full force, with members traveling from as far as Pueblo, Colorado, and Olympia, Washington. When I say ” The Wheezy Racers were everywhere,” I mean it. We were like a swarm of well-intentioned, slightly out-of-shape bees, with some youngsters joing the mix. Our primary strategy? Win the race with the biggest team. I’m happy to report that we nailed it! And by “it,” I mean both the recognition of having the Biggest team , the most fun, and a bunch of free snacks.
The race itself was an epic saga. Picture this: a throng of middle-aged men and women in brightly colored Lycra, wheezing their way through 13.1 miles of California sunshine, where there was absolutely no where to hide from the burning sun. But, oh, the camaraderie! The laughs! The mutual encouragement! There’s nothing like hearing your Team shout, “Wheezy Racer, It’s Time2Grind!” at mile 5 and beyond to keep you going.
After crossing the finish line, with legs feeling like jelly and lungs burning like the California sun, the real celebration began. Winning the race with the biggest team. On our drive back to Archuleta’s house, we proudly celebrated with plenty of stories of the race, what we encountered, how we felt and how we are all looking forward to another Father’s Day adventure next year at the Sugar Daddy Half Marathon.
Here’s to hoping we’re a little faster, a little fitter, and just as fun. Until then, I’ll be practicing and remembering that being a Member of the Wheezy Racers is something special AND Everyday It’s Time2Grind!
Cheers to the Brochachos and the Wheezy Racers – may our miles be swift and our snacks be plentiful! #runsugardaddy #wheezyracers
#ItsTime2Grind
Fun Family Event
What I like best about this race is the family feel. The shirt and medal are always awesome, as befitting their Space Rock Trail Race in October, which is a … MORE
What I like best about this race is the family feel. The shirt and medal are always awesome, as befitting their Space Rock Trail Race in October, which is a DO NOT MISS race! Having an ice cream truck serving up ice cream for all race finishers is fun and unique.
I loved this year’s shirt with the ice cream cone, the fabric, the colors, and the quality. HOWEVER… this is the third year in a row that I DID NOT get the shirt size that I ordered…XS. The shirts are unisex and run large, so size down. Once again, I have no shirt to wear. I am VERY disappointed, as this happens over and over again in their races.
I have not had this experience in any other races I have done, and I have been racing for 40 years! I cannot understand why this KEEPS being an issue. Simple, order extras in XS. I am annoyed beyond my patience level about this issue, as I have the same problem at both Spacerock and Sugar Daddy. Their shirts are EPIC, and I would love to have the shirt that I ordered.
This issue aside… I would recommend their races to anyone. The race directors are friendly, and work hard to make the races unforgettable. The medals are super cool, the food at the finish line is tasty, the volunteers are great, and you get FREE photos after the event, which I think is AWESOME!! Thank you for this! It makes your races truly special.
Bigger isn't always better
Bigger isn't always better. This race is smaller than most races but size does not make a race great. What makes a race great is what this race offers: amazing … MORE
Bigger isn’t always better. This race is smaller than most races but size does not make a race great. What makes a race great is what this race offers: amazing organization and communication, awesome people (volunteers & participants), amazing swag (race shirts, medals, awards, legacy gift, yummy post-race goodies including the infamous Ben & Jerry’s ice cream truck and get this – FREE race photos)! I can’t say enough about this race and the beautiful area where it is held. This was my 210th half marathon so I know a good race when I run it! Trust me when I tell you – run this race and you will not be disappointed! Enough said!
Best way to start Fathers day weekend
Great production beautiful course Awesome swag and ice cream. Flat fast course to PR. Early start to beat the heat and did I mention the Ice Cream MORE
Great production beautiful course Awesome swag and ice cream. Flat fast course to PR. Early start to beat the heat and did I mention the Ice Cream
Sugar Daddy is always a fun race
Great race production, great course, well marked, nice view along the river, New Global Adventures always puts on great races, and they really care that their runners have a good … MORE
Great race production, great course, well marked, nice view along the river, New Global Adventures always puts on great races, and they really care that their runners have a good time.
Best father daughter race ever
This is a Well organized race with friendly volunteers. The race hosts great aid stations and features a beautiful course along the Santa Clarita paseos next to the Santa Clara … MORE
This is a Well organized race with friendly volunteers. The race hosts great aid stations and features a beautiful course along the Santa Clarita paseos next to the Santa Clara river. My daughter and I started running this race when she did her first 10k and now we run the half together every year. This is an all round fantastic race to do with your kids. Proud dad!!
Awesome race experience
One of my favorites. Third time running this race. Great environment. Awesome race swag. Glad they start early due to heat later. I can't wait to run this next year. … MORE
One of my favorites. Third time running this race. Great environment. Awesome race swag. Glad they start early due to heat later. I can’t wait to run this next year. Plus ice cream after the race! Can’t go wrong with that. And not just any ice cream. We are talking about Ben and Jerry!
Sugar Daddy Race Half Marathon
Great race to test your speed in a half marathon. Not too much elevation so you won't suffer if you don't like uphill running. There are lots of bugs though … MORE
Great race to test your speed in a half marathon. Not too much elevation so you won’t suffer if you don’t like uphill running. There are lots of bugs though and they will land on your face. I had to wipe them off of my face every couple of miles. You are running mostly on asphalt so make sure you have some good road shoes. There are 6 water stations that and spread throughout the course. This is a good race if this is your first half marathon run.
The finisher medal for 2024 is a beautiful ice cream cone with glitter inside for the top of the ice cream. You can shake it and watch the glitter go everywhere in the top section. The t-shirt looks pretty high quality. I didn’t wear it for the half marathon, but I can’t wait to test it. There are plenty of snacks and drinks after the race so plenty of free swag you can have. The free Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream is pretty delicious. There are only 5-6 flavors, but you can only choose one. I chose the Berry Berry Extraordinary sorbet which is pretty sweet.
If you want to park closer to the start & finish line, make sure you come early. Those spots got filled pretty quick. Also, use sunscreen. Today was pretty hot. Also, this location is close to six flags magic mountain if you want to go to the theme park.
Father’s Day weekend fun
Good race to ring in Summer in California. Great Father’s Day race to start the weekend. With a sweet gift once you finish. 5k is good way to start off … MORE
Good race to ring in Summer in California. Great Father’s Day race to start the weekend.
With a sweet gift once you finish. 5k is good way to start off running for the first time.
Another Home Run by Global Adventure
Global Adventurr races are always the best and my favorite. From their amazing SWAG , to awesome course to all the great volunteers and smoothly run events. Just can’t say … MORE
Global Adventurr races are always the best and my favorite. From their amazing SWAG , to awesome course to all the great volunteers and smoothly run events. Just can’t say enough about how all their races are put on. I’m a repeat runners year after year to many of their races and will continue to do so.
Fave race of the year!
This has been one of my favorite races to run. I started running in 2023 and this is my second time running the 5k and both times it was amazing. … MORE
This has been one of my favorite races to run. I started running in 2023 and this is my second time running the 5k and both times it was amazing. The environment, the vibes, the volunteers, the staff, the swag, it’s all great!
Fast, flat, and fun! And ICE CREAM!
This is a great race to test your speed. It's on a flat, paved trail with lovely scenery. The race is well organized, and I felt it was a good … MORE
This is a great race to test your speed. It’s on a flat, paved trail with lovely scenery. The race is well organized, and I felt it was a good size — not too crowded to have to fight the masses, but a nice, lively atmosphere. Parking was easy, and the races all started right on time. The only suggestion I have is adding a few more outhouses.
And finisher ice cream needs to be more of a thing!