Leona Divide

Here is a chance for runners of all ages to race the MILE -- FOR FREE!!

• This is a FREE EVENT! There will be no race shirts, but there will be participation ribbons and age group 1-3 place ribbons.

• The races will be held by age and grade level beginning at 8 am and Noon!

The West Antelope Valley Education Foundation (WAVE) and the High Desert Runners are hosting these races on the track at Joe Walker Middle School as part of the Empowering Youth Festival.

• The festival runs from 9am to 1pm.

• This is a fun event for families to bring their children and participate in the day’s activities! This year's vendors and demonstrators are still being lined up, but some of the vendors at our last festival included Robotics Teams from AV High School District, free bike repair by Lancaster Sunrise Rotary and Lakay’s Cycling Club, and activities provided by Lancaster and Palmdale City Parks and Recreation. We also enjoyed Quartz Hill Karate demonstrations, dance, and cheerleading performances throughout the event. The outdoor activities included the Go Green BMX Show, Excel Tennis, WAVE Kindness Rock Painting, 4-H Club, and local food trucks. Two of the favorite community service vehicles were the Waste Management Trash Truck, and the AMR Ambulance.

Cherry Pickin’ 5K Wave Race

At Leona Valley Elementary

Saturday, May 23, 2026

The 5K WAVE RACE! This is a handicapped race based on Age-Graded tables.

If you are a good runner for your age or gender, you could WIN this race! Your start time will depend on your age and gender per the table found in the link below.

Custom medals will be given to the top 150 overall finishers – not based on age divisions. There are no age group divisions since the start of the race is handicapped by age and gender.

Up and Down 5k Course - Uphill first half, super fun downhill coming back!

All entries get a t-shirt – while supplies last.

There will also be a "Family Fun Run Wave." If you would like to just come out and run, jog or walk and not worry about time or placing you may opt for the Family Fun Run Wave, starting at 8:00 am. You will not be timed and you will not earn a finish placing.

This event is a fundraiser for the West Antelope Valley Education Foundation - WAVE. They provide funding for extracurricular opportunities such as field trips, clubs, sports, etc for the students of the Westside Union School District.

CLICK HERE FOR RACE FLYER WITH FURTHER DETAILS!

Including the Starting Wave Table!

Thanksgivings Day Turkey Trot! 5K run!

Please join us 11/26/2026 8:45 AM for the third annual Santa Clarita Track Club's Turkey Trot.

The Santa Clarita Track Club invites community members of all ages to run, walk, or jog in our third annual Thanksgiving Day ‘Turkey Trot’ event benefiting the club’s Cross Country and Track & Field programs.

At the event, participants will run a 5k cross country course through the Santa Clarita Central Park through the hills overlooking the Santa Clarita Valley,

We've added a 10 & Under 1K run around fields 9 & 10, (8:15 am)

The 1K event begins at 8:15 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026

The 5K event begins at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026.

Registration takes here online place or at the race start, (An entry fee of $35.00 per runner.)

For more information about the third annual Thanksgiving Day ‘Turkey Trot’ event please contact coach Elaine Bingham at (661) 373-6897 Email coachelaine@runstorm.org

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