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48th Annual Run to the Sun Car Show
October 21-25, 2026
It's time for the Annual Relics & Rods Run to the Sun, one of the largest car shows in the Southwest, known for drawing over 800 vehicles from across the country.
Come out with family and friends and enjoy a variety of activities while admiring vehicles from 1977 and older. There will also be American Muscle cars from 1978 to current for Camaros, Challengers, Corvettes, and Mustangs.
About Run to the Sun
Run to the Sun got its start in 1978 as "Camp-O-Rama," a small gathering of just 28 cars hosted by Relics & Rods, Lake Havasu City's first car club. Nearly 50 years later, it's grown into a five-day celebration that draws over 800 classic, restored, and hot-rod cars and trucks, plus American factory muscle cars and Corvettes. The 2026 event runs October 21–25 and features a Main Street cruise, Show & Shine judging at Bridgewater Links Golf Course, a Car Corral & Swap Meet, live music, and an Awards Ceremony, with something for car lovers of all ages.
When & Where
Admission
Show & Shine two-day pass: $15 (purchased at the gate)
Thursday: Cruise Night, 5- 9 pm (free to spectators; participating cars must be registered with a window card)
Friday Dinner/Dance: Cost TBA /Adults (free for event participants)
Saturday: Ladies Fashion Show, $5 with wristband, $15 without wristband
Sunday Pancake Breakfast: free courtesy of Cub Scout Troop #992 (donation appreciated)
All proceeds benefit local charities throughout Lake Havasu City. Learn more about vehicle participation here.
Schedule
Wednesday, October 21
- 9am-5pm | Registration/Check-in, London Bridge Resort (LBR) Convention Center
- 9am-5pm | Reserved parking sales, LBR Convention Center
- 4-5pm | Reserved parking sales, at Registration
- 5-7pm | Kick-Off Dinner, LBR Convention Center
Thursday, October 22
- 7am-5pm | Sponsor/Vendor setup
- 7am-4pm | Swap Meet/Car Corral setup
- 8am-1pm | Reserved parking: paid participants pick their space
- 8am-5pm | Reserved parking sales, LBR Convention Center
- 8am-5pm | Registration/Check-in, LBR Convention Center
- 9-11am | Poker Run
- 3-5pm | Gathering lineup, McCulloch Blvd between Riviera & Smoketree
- 5-8pm | Main Street Gathering, McCulloch Blvd, with "Thunder in the Park" Beer Garden at McCulloch/Querio
Friday, October 23
- 7am | Golf course gate opens for cars (enter via Rotary Park, Smoketree Ave)
- 7am-2pm | Swap Meet/Car Corral setup
- 8am-4pm | Registration/Check-in, LBR Convention Center
- 8am-4pm | Reserved parking sales, Info Booth on golf course
- 8am-4pm | Show & Shine, Bridgewater Links Golf Course, with food and vendors
- Swap Meet/Car Corral on-site
- Giveaways announced by entry number, posted at Giveaway/Info Tent
- Rock crawlers and drag race cars on display
- "Run to the Sun" 16 oz collector-can beer at Budweiser booths
- Ice Chest silent auction
- 10am-4pm | Kids Zone (hosted by Kiwanis Club of LHC), near Food Court
11am-1pm | Valve Cover Races, behind Information Booth
11am | KNTR Talk Radio (106.7) broadcast, Campbell Cove stage
1-3pm | Beer Walk Poker Run, starts at Budweiser Semi-Trailer
3pm | 50/50 drawing, Campbell Cove stage
4-6pm | Dinner, LBR Convention Center (parking behind Conv. Center; extra tickets at the door)
5-9pm | Concert by Crosscutt Music, LBR Convention Center
11pm | Golf course closes
Saturday, October 24
- 7am | Golf course gate opens for cars (enter via Rotary Park, Smoketree Ave)
- 7am-12pm | Swap Meet/Car Corral setup
- 8-11am | Registration/Check-in, Bridgewater Links Pro Shop
- 8am-4pm | Show & Shine, Bridgewater Links Golf Course, with food & vendors
- Swap Meet/Car Corral on-site
- Giveaways announced by entry number, posted at Giveaway/Info Tent
- Drag race cars on display
- "Run to the Sun" 16 oz collector-can beer at Budweiser booths
- Ice Chest silent auction
- 10am | Cornhole competition
- 10am-12pm | Fashion Show, LBR Convention Center ($5 with armband, $15 without; raffle baskets, 50/50, light refreshments; theme: "Happy Birthday America" — wear red, white & blue)
- 10am-4pm | Kids Zone
- 11am | Valve Cover Races
- 11am | London Bridge Model Boat Club races
- 11am | Ballot deadline (ballot boxes at Information Tent & along Hot Rod Blvd)
- 2-4pm |Winners notified
- 4pm | Awards Ceremony with Color Guard, Campbell Cove stage
- Winners announced: Driving Poker Run, Beer Walk Poker Run, Ice Chest, Club Participation, Trophy vehicles
- Raffle: Americana benches, booze ice chests, Budweiser goodies, toolbox
- 50/50 drawing (must be present to win)
Sunday, October 25
- 9-11am | Farewell Coffee
- 9-11am | Pancake Breakfast at Foothills Bank, 1771 McCulloch Blvd/Capri Blvd (proceeds support Boy Scout Troop #55)
Event dates, times, and/or details are subject to change. For a full schedule, including the participant schedule, go to https://relicsandrods.com/.
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