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Historic Downtown Murrieta, Murrieta, Inland Empire

Murrieta Rod Run 2026

Friday, October 9, Cruise Night 4–8pm; Saturday, October 10, Show & Shine is listed 8am–3pm by the organizer homepage and city tourism office, but 9am–3pm by the organizer FAQ · Free for spectators; Friday nonregistered classic-car cruise entry $20; participant registration separate; Washington Avenue reserved parking is sold out.

More than 4,000 spectators gather for classic cars, vendors, food and music in downtown Murrieta.

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The two-day charitable rod run turns historic downtown into a large classic-car gathering.

What to expect

Friday cruise night, Saturday show-and-shine, vendors, music, food and pre-1981 cars.

Good to know

  • Spectator admission is free.
  • Saturday’s published start conflicts between 8am and 9am; confirm before travel.

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Common questions

Can any car join the cruise?

Participant cars must be model year 1980 or older.