5K Race Information
Parking & Ride-Share
Parking and ride-share drop-off are both located at the Paseo Colorado Parking - West (155 E Green Street). Please note that participants are responsible for the cost of parking. For those arriving from the west, please use Arroyo Seco Parkway, to avoid any road closures.
Start Area
The start area is located at 240 W Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA. Self-seed yourself according to your estimated pace or finish time. Be sure to give yourself time to park, check your gear, and walk to the start line.
Gear Check
Gear check will be located in the post-race finish area at the Paseo (300 E Colorado Blvd), and will be open from 10:45 PM - 1:30 AM. All belongings must be collected before 1:30 AM. Please note that this is a 10-minute walk from the start line and immediately adjacent to the finish area.
Finish Area
The finish area is located at 300 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA. Celebrate post-race with friends and family, with plenty of photo moments to capture, and ring in the New Year. What’s better than a 5K cool down in the form of a dance party? Nothing! Celebrate the new year with thousands of other Run with the Roses runners at the south end of the Paseo near Green Street with our Run with the Roses DJ.
Course
Our 5K course takes you along the iconic Rose Bowl Parade route on Colorado Blvd, allowing you to feel that electric pre-parade energy pulsing under your feet. Soak in the sights, sounds, and traditions of a Pasadena New Year’s on a flat course which is great for runners of all skill levels.
Time Limit
The time limit to complete the 5K course is 1 hour.
On-Course Hydration
We have one water station on-course located just before the 2-mile mark of the course.
Beat the Countdown Challenge
New for 2025, lululemon is inviting a limited field to race the countdown. This start group will start the race at approximately 11:40 pm and attempt to run the 5K race in 20 minutes or less. You in? Sign up at the time of registration? If you have registered for the general start group and would like to join the challenge, email us at info@lululemonrunwiththeroses5k.com.
Celebratory Sparkling Beverage
Join us for a New Year’s toast after you finish your 5K! You must be 21 or over to receive an alcoholic sparkling beverage. There will be sparkling apple cider as an alternate option. For those lookint to take part in the alcoholic sparkling beverage, ID check is available at Package Pick-Up or at the Start Line before the race. You will be provided a wristband and must keep this on in order to take part in the celebratory beverage. Hand in the tear-off tab from your bib for one beverage at the Post Race Party.
Awards
Male, female and non-binary runners are automatically entered into the following competitive age groups: U19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
Beat the Countdown and General Start category winners will be determined by gun times. Category winners (first place in category only) will be contacted post-race via email, to receive their prizes electronically within a week of the race.
Photos
Complimentary race photos are provided to all registered participants. Be sure to wear your race bib on the front of your shirt and do not cover any part of the bib. Your race bib includes a chip, and your bib number helps identify your photos.
Post-race, enter your name or bib number here to see your photos.
Share your favourite race photos on social media, and be sure to tag us @lululemon on all platforms.
Show Your Bib & Shop
All registered participants, who are lululemon members, can show their bib at the lululemon Pasadena location and the lululemon Run with the Roses 5K Pop-Up to receive 25% off.