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Date:
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
2300 Howard Road
Madera, California
93637
United States
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1 Miles 3.1 Miles Run Walk

The Madera Evening Lions invite you to participate in "Running with the Lions", a 5K Run-Walk event at Lions Town & Country Park in beautiful Madera, California. We would like to create diabetes awareness and provide information through local agencies and organizations. A great day to get outside and move for those impacted by diabetes. This year JDRF will be present-they are the leading company on diabetes research and over the years have improved the way of life for many diagnosed.

Online registration closes on the 9th of April. You can still register at packet pick up on the 10th, and the morning of the race on April 11th once registration closes.

Race Participants will earn a ready to plant fruit tree from The Burchell Nursery! (one per family)

T-Shirts and appropriate size will be guaranteed to those who register before and on March 21st.

Finishers will earn a surprise finishers goodies/ your Very own finishers Lion Medal!

Funds raised will assist with Diabetes Research to help better lives and find a cure.

Bib Number and T shirt Pickup will be Friday April 10th at Town and Country Park between Baseball Fields 1 and 2 behind the snack bar under big purple tent from 6:00-7:30pm . Day of Bib pick up will start at 7am at the amphitheater by the starting line.

Race starts at 8:30am

Did you know that glasses could be recycled properly?- The Madera Evening Lions will be collecting glasses at packet pick up and race day...

Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the 5th annual race to raise awareness.

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