Scarecrow 2.0

RACE LOCATION:

CUTLER PARK, 15520 Ivanhoe Drive, Visalia, CA. 93292

4th ANNUAL VISALIA HALF MARATHON & 10K - YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS OUT ON THIS RACE!

Race Start Time: 7:30 AM

10K Hydration/Aid Stations: Mile 2.0 & 4.0 (Water & Gatorade) Porta Potty at Mile 1.5 & 4.6

Half Marathon Hydration/Aid Stations: Mile 2, 3.8, 5, 5.9, 6.55, 7.2, 8, 9.2, & 11

Porta Potty at Mile(s): 1.6, 3, 3.8, 5.1, 6.55, 7.9, 9.2, 10, 11.5

This Course is FLAT & FAST with paved trails, closed roads, DJ’s, and MORE!

At the Finish Line, you will be welcome back with your Custom Finisher’s Medal, Hot Breakfast, Chocolate Milk, and a Post-Race Celebration In The Park that will Rock & Celebrate YOU! You’ll want to stay around and relax in the park with your running buddies!

Whether you Run or Walk, you'll want to join this memorable experience in the beautiful setting of Cutler Park & St. John's River Trail.

Run The Valley Half Marathon Series Starts HERE! (BUNDLE THE SERIES AND $AVE!)

• Largest Team Award

• Male & Female Runner of the Year

RUN THE 3 HALF MARATHON RACE SERIES - EARN YOUR EPIC SERIES MEDAL - CELEBRATING ALL 3 RACES IN 1 MEGA MEDAL!!

4/12: Visalia Half Marathon ~ 8/8: Exeter's Hell of a Half Marathon ~ 10/4: Bakersfield's Judgment Day Half Marathon

Why Run The Visalia Half Marathon & 10K

• 1st 300 Registered will receive a Race Bonus

• 1ST RACE IN THE RUN THE VALLEY SERIES

• Course is Flat & Fast on Closed Streets and Paved Trails

• Post Race Party with our Venue DJ - Playing Club Favorites, Hip Hop, and Latin Vibes!

• 2 DJ's on the Course

• Live Results Texted to Phone

• Fun & Supportive Aid Stations

• Custom Finisher's Medal

• Women's Raceback Tank Top

• Men's (Unisex) Short Sleeve Race Shirt

• Overall Awards

• Age Group Awards

• FREE Hot & Fresh Breakfast

• FREE Rosa Brothers Chocolate Milk

• FREE Race Photos

• FREE Chip Timing

• Team Competition - CREATE YOUR TEAM!!

• Post Race Celebration Venue for You, Family, Friends

• And MORE!

Description:

On 5/18/2026, the Porterville Military Academy athletic department is hosting a 5k/10k run/walk starting and finishing at Porterville Military Academy. Join us for a 5k or 10k dirt path course that is out and back. We are also hosting a children's 1/4 mile short course for your little ones to get in on the action. We look forward to seeing your whole family enjoy this community event.

All 5k race participants will receive for FREE:

• Custom race t-shirt

• Finisher Medal

• Chip time and digital certificate

• Race bib with individual number

• Upbeat motivational music

• Free Parking

All kids 1/4 mile participants will receive for FREE:

• Custom race t-shirt

• Finisher medal

Age Group Winners:

The top three males and the top three females in each age group will be rewarded with a prize after the race! The prize is still being worked on and will be posted here as soon as the artwork comes back. The age groups are...

• 1-10

• 11-19

• 20-29

• 30-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60-69

• 70-79

• 80+

Packet Pickup:

• Place: Porterville Military Academy front office

• 4/16/2026 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

• 4/17/2026 from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

• If you are unable to make it to packet pickup, you can come on the morning of the event from 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Virtual Race - If you live locally, you are encouraged to come to packet pickup. Otherwise, the race medal will be mailed to you after the race.

We do not store any unclaimed race packets after the race. If you do not pick up your packet prior to the race, then it is considered forfeited. Leftover supplies are donated to volunteers and local charities.

Who we support:

• The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), is an international organization with over 200,000 members. EAA chapters provide a community for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. The Porterville EAA Chapter 1547 has supported Porterville Military Academy Cadets in multiple facets by providing scholarships, overseeing more than 150 Porterville Military Academy Cadets flying an airplane, and mentoring our future aviators on the theories of flight.

This 5k run/walk invites families, friends, and community members to come together in honor and memory of loved ones who have passed. After the 5K, we will gather for a peaceful lantern lighting ceremony, offering a beautiful and symbolic way to celebrate lives lived and memories cherished.

Whether you run, walk, or simply come for the ceremony, your presence helps us support those who are grieving while celebrating the enduring bonds of love and remembrance.

All ages are welcome. Proceeds benefit hospice care and bereavement support services.

A community FUN RUN 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk inspired by Blaine Chandler’s light and love for others at Sundale School in Tulare.

“Blaine was the heart of his family — full of light, music, faith, and service. He loved helping others, dreamed big, and lived with joy beyond his years. Blaine lived with joy and purpose beyond his years, teaching everyone around him to love big and keep smiling. Though our hearts ache, we are committed to honoring his legacy by continuing to serve and strengthen our community in his name,” -Blaine’s sister, Addyson.

This race is being run for every family navigating grief, hope, and the importance of children’s mental health.

Your support will help fund Blaine’s Corral at Sundale Elementary and raise awareness for children’s mental health initiatives in our community. Blaine was passionate about his school’s farm, and we hope to make it a place to shine for years to come.