Owensmouth Avenue in Canoga Park is the official western terminus and headwaters of the Los Angeles River. There is a Class I bike path on the south bank to Vanalden, which is about 5k. This event offered 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. Jed & Ted's excellent races are movie-themed and happen about once a month. The Cobra Kai-themed race was held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM. Participants were given the opportunity to choose a team, whether Miyagi-Do or No Mercy. Weather was great, around 60 degrees Fahrenheit with 83% humidity, very slight breeze.
Course description and evaluation of event logistics
We rolled up just 10-15 minutes before the gun time, pinned on our bibs, did a few warm-ups, and we were off. We tried using 5 minute run / 1 minute walk intervals, which worked ok. The only hills were underpasses at each street, which we sometimes walked or ran. We stopped for water at the turnaround point. Great course support.
How did you train for the event
I followed Fit4Mom 5k plan A, very loosely. I did most of the weekday runs and weekend long runs. I did most of the cross training. I tried adding in more long walks and dancing. I wanted to enjoy this race, and I did. I maybe should have done more runs at race pace, because I maintained zone 4 (anaerobic) 141-157 bpm for the entire race. I don't push myself like that very often. I was sore the next day.
Gear and Nutrition
I didn’t bring much on race day. No liquids, no gels, no music, just vibes. We were like just out for a quick run and done. Got some finish line photos and a video.
It was my fastest 5k in 2026 but not a decade or lifetime PR. This was my first hard effort since the LA marathon in March.
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