41 running events in Fresno, California

CENTRAL VALLEY RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES

CENTRAL VALLEY RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES CONSISTS OF 16 RUNNING EVENTS ALONG THE CENTRAL VALLEY.

· EVENTS GO FROM DIFFERENT DISTANCES FROM A 1 MILE RUN UP TO A HALF MARATHON.

· EVENTS INCLUDE: ROAD, XC/TRAIL, AND EVEN A TRACK RUNNING EVENT.

· EACH EVENT CONSISTS OF: EITHER 20 OR 30 PTS SCORING.

· TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH RACE GET POINTS.

20 PTS RUNNING EVENT: TOP 5 ON EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY GET POINTS (20, 18, 16, 14, 12)

30 PTS RUNNING EVENT: TOP 5 ON EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY GET POINTS (30, 28, 26, 24, 22)

· AGE GROUP CATEGORIES AT THE END OF THE SERIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

OPEN: 39 AND UNDER (MALE/FEMALE)

MASTER: 40-49 (MALE/FEMALE)

GRAND MASTER: 50-50 (MALE/FEMALE)

SENIORS: 60-69 (MALE/FEMALE)

SUPER SENIORS: 70+ (MALE/FEMALE)

· TOP 3 FINISHERS ON EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY AT THE END OF SERIES, WILL GET PERSONALIZED TROPHIES AND COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST AT A FORMAL MEETING WHERE AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN!

OVERALL SCORING STANDINGS WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER EACH RUNNING EVENT!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CENTRAL VALLEY RUNNER OF THE YEAR RACE DIRECTOR: JESUS CAMPOS @ [email protected]

Join the Bee Sweet Citrus and Ag One teams on Saturday, February 7, 2026, for our inaugural Farm-K event! This run/walk is a family-friendly event that benefits the next generation of agriculturalists, and we'd love for you to join in on the fun.

Register for our timed 5k or our 1 Mile Walk in support of the Fresno State Ag One Foundation!

The event takes place at Fresno State's O'Niell Park, and all participants earn an event shirt and a custom finisher's medallion.

Reyes Running events present this very unique event, BURRITO RUN! Participants get to choose the distance they want to participate in 12K (7.4M) 5k or 2 MILE WALK!...and YES, participants will get some delicious BURRITOS at the finish line! 12K is perfect for anyone getting ready for a Spring half marathon/marathon! Course will be OUT and BACK on Eaton Trail (paved path), mostly flat, fast course! For sure you don't want to miss this friendly, family running event! A few reasons: * Authentic delicious BURRITOS * Hot chocolate * Unique medal * EXTRA medal (Reyes Running Series) * Age group awards (12K) * Athena/Clydesdale group awards * Kids races * 12k Run, 5K Run/Walk or 2 mile walk * Great running course * Music * Fun! 5K is a run/walk fun event. Top 10 male/female in the 5K get awards, but NO age group awards for this event. 12K participants get awards if placing top 3 in age group awards (<19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+) 2 mile is a walk event, NO age group or top finishers awards

for this event! BIB PICK UP: ONLY ON RACE DAY! SUN, FEBRUARY 22nd (RACE DAY) @ MT. VIEW SHELTER, WOODWARD PARK- 6:45-7:45AM 12K START AT 8:00AM 5K/2 MILE START AT 8:00AM KIDS RACES AT 9:30AM Awards at 9:45AM No awards will be mailed. Please pick up your award on race day!

Sunday, March 8th is WOMEN'S DAY CELEBRATION! Join us at this family, friendly, fun event to celebrate "Dia de la Mujer" or Women's Day month. Theme of our event is "We run the World" because yes, women in running has dramatically increased over the years. We encourage not only women, but all participants to be proud of who you are and keep doing what you love! Event takes place at Mt. View Shelter at Woodward Park.

Out and back course on Eaton Trail (paved bike path)

A FEW REASONS TO JOIN OUR EVENT:

• Unique HOODIES! (If pre registered by SUN, FEB 28th)

• Special MEDAL

• TACOS

• AGUAS FRESCAS

• FLAT, FAST COURSE

• AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR THE 5K

• KIDS RACES

• EXTRA MEDAL (REYES RUNNING SERIES)

• MUSIC

• FUN!

EVENT DATE: THURSDAY, March 5th @ 5:00PM @ Group Activity Area at Woodward Park!

BIB PICK UP: ONLY on race day! 3:45-4:45pm.

The goal of our events is to get people outside, moving and having fun. Running, Math and Pie enthusiasts come together at the Pi Day Run featuring run/walk distances of 2Mi, Pi (3.14) Miles, and 2Pi (6.28) Miles. We invite Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math students or clubs to have a booth/display to be voted on by the participants. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place booths as voted for by our participants. Proceeds benefit a scholarship fund at CSU Fresno for STEM Majors.

• 2Mi, 1Pi, and 2Pi distance run/walk

• T-Shirt

• Medal

• Fruit Pi (several flavors)

• Costume contest

• STEM Fair

Join us for the 10th annual Fresno St Patrick's Day Run! Whether you run or walk the Shamrock 4 Miler or our GREEN Leprechaun 2 Miler you'll have a great time! And both will have age group awards..... GREEN Medallions, GREEN Event Shirt, GREEN goodies and GREEN Beer (21+)!!

The 4 mile is a 10 point race in the Cal Classic Runner of the Year Series. Click HERE to find out more!

We are so proud and honored to have Art of Life Cancer Foundation as our Charity Partner!

Building Community Together

🍇 Heard It Through the Grapevine… Fresno Is Running Like a Raisin! 🍇

Highway City Community Development (HCCD) invites you to the 2nd Annual Run for Roots 5K – “Heard It Through the Grapevine” Edition, where runners, walkers, families, and costumed raisins come together to celebrate West Fresno’s community, culture, and agricultural legacy.

This year’s race honors our area’s deep roots in agriculture—and a fun piece of Fresno history. Participants are encouraged to dress as raisins or “Raisin Eaters,” inspired by Fresno’s first professional baseball team from 1906. Set against the iconic vineyards of Kearney Park, this run is playful, meaningful, and uniquely Fresno.

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, walking with friends, or racing in full raisin costume, Run for Roots is about more than the finish line—it’s about celebrating who we are and where we come from.

Why We Run (It’s Bigger Than the Finish Line)

Since 1998, HCCD has been planting seeds of opportunity and cultivating resident leadership right here in West Fresno and the West of 99 / Central Unified area.

In 2025 alone, HCCD:

• Served 10,000+ community members through classes, workshops, outreach and community events

• Supported nearly 1,000 families during moments of crisis

• Expanded access to food assistance, care navigation, education, housing advocacy, health resources, arts & culture, and community development

Your participation helps sustain a place where community, culture, agriculture, and families can grow—together.

*Note the race will occur rain or shine.

What will you find at the Spring Fling Duathlon?

• Finisher's Medal

• T-Shirt

• Subway Sandwich Lunch

• Rosa Brothers Chocolate Milk

• Prizes and Giveaways

• Free Race Photos

Start your training season early with a duathlon at Woodward Park in Fresno, CA.

NOTE: A Valid USAT membership is required for the Duathlon, (but not the 5K/10K) If you do not have one, you can purchase on during the registration process.

Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the 4th Annual Fun Run! The UHC Foundation is excited to host this year's event on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Woodward Park (Art of Life Area). Whether you're up for the 10K Run, 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk, Mascot Race, or the Kids' Races (divided by age group), there's something for everyone. We’d love your support—join us as a sponsor, runner, walker, or cheerleader! Every dollar raised will help provide top-notch medical, dental, vision, and specialty care at United Health Centers, break down barriers to life-saving healthcare, and train the next generation of primary care clinicians. Let's run, walk, and race to make a difference!

Our 10K is a 30 point Central Valley Runner of the Year Series Race.

Sign up for the UHC Foundation Fun Run today and start chasing your fitness goals and those sweet cash prizes!

Starting inside of Chukchansi Park, you will be put to the challenge of climbing every step from the bottom to the top of the stadium, followed by a run up a 6-story circular garage and then down an adjacent 6-story circular garage, proceeded by a half-mile run down Fulton Street to the Tuolumne Overpass (Urban Hill), before the final challenge, climbing 220 stairs to the top of a 10-story building, The Grand Tower, where your timing sensor will stop your clock!

Overall length of the Urban Run is approx 3 Miles.

All donations support The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation!

The Fresno Urban Run is a 20 point race in the California Classic Runner of the Year Series!

The Social Work Student organizations, Phi Alpha Honors Society, and Title IV-E program at California State University, Fresno are hosting a Child Abuse/Foster Care Awareness 5K Run/Walk, which will not only raise awareness about child abuse and Foster Care but also incorporate a wellness component for families. This dual-purpose event aims to both advocate for child safety and foster care, raising awareness of the need to support the well-being of families, caregivers, and foster youth. By promoting self-care and providing resources for mental and physical well-being, this event seeks to increase family and individual well-being. Proceeds will support next year's event to make this an annual event.

Special pricing for children 9 and under of $25.00 - Discount applied during check-out.

Are you interested in Volunteering for our event? CLICK HERE

Are you interested in becoming a food vendor or host a table at our event? CLICK HERE

Sole Sisters Hopeful Hearts 5K is a community-driven walk/run dedicated to raising awareness about preconception health and overall wellness.

This event is a collaboration between Fresno County Perinatal Equity Initiative, Black Infant Health, BGR Central Valley, and FCHIP.

This is a community event for ALL, aimed to empower individuals with knowledge and resources to support their health before conception. Participants will enjoy an uplifting and inclusive experience, featuring a scenic 5K route, informational booths, and engaging activities. Join us as we take strides toward healthier futures—one step at a time!

Early Packet Pickup

Friday, April 10, 2026

4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Fleet Feet Fresno

9447 N Fort Washington Rd

Fresno, CA 93730

Race Day Packet Pickup at Woodward Park

Saturday, April 11, 2025

7:00 am to 7:40 am

Bib pickup will close at exactly 7:40 am.

LOCATION: Woodward Park, Fort Washington, and Friant entrance; first parking lot, west of the Art of Life sign.

Race Amenities

• Finisher’s medal - for the first 300 participants (250 adults & 50 kids)

• Race shirt -for the first 300 participants (250 adults & 50 kids)

• Course Hydration

• Raffle prizes and Giveaways

There are several ways you can help! Please share the race sign-up link, and if you're interested in volunteering, you can sign up under the volunteer tab.

Spring energy. Good movement. Matcha magic.

This is your feel-good run to start the season right.

Matcha for Miles is our newest wellness event— a blend of community-powered energy and feel-good miles. Think: your favorite Saturday morning routine, but leveled up with DJ beats, friends, and a whole community moving together.

Whether you’re an elite runner, not-so-elite runner, stroller-pushing hero, or maybe you're in need of a hot-girl walk (yes diva!)… this morning is for you!

Happening two weeks before the California Classic Half Marathon, it’s the perfect shakeout for your race— or a chance to simply show up for yourself and feel good while we dive into spring.

Bring your people. Bring your energy. Bring your matcha sweet-tooth.

Spring is in the air, and there’s no better time to celebrate wellness, movement, and community— one mile (and matcha) at a time.

Let’s run, walk, vibe, and sip!

Join us in celebrating our 15th year when we host runners in our Half Marathon, 10k and 5k Run as half and 10k participants run through Sea Lion Cove, African Adventure and NEW KINGDOM OF ASIA at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, with a grand finish at Chukchansi Stadium. Or choose our Rock and Run 5k, it doesn't go through the Zoo, but has all of the other benefits of the Half Marathon.

The Half Marathon is a 20 point race in the CLASSIC Runner of the Year Series!

Come and celebrate “5 de Mayo” at this UNIQUE EVENT! Join your fellow taco loving participants and run this SCENIC COURSE out and back along Woodward park. Course is on a bike paved trail and some dirt road/trail! As you cross the finish line, you will be greeted by a post-run FIESTA like none other! MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT before, during, and after your run, followed by a FOLKLORICO DANCE demonstration. Whether running or supporting a runner, everyone is welcome to celebrate running, food, and community. For sure, a FUN event you don't want to miss!

Our 5K is a 20-point CENTRAL VALLEY RUNNER OF THE YEAR event.

WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS!

All participants receive:

• FREE TACOS for ALL participants!!

• MEXICAN “AGUAS FRESCAS”

• SHIRT

• UNIQUE MEDAL

• AGE GROUP UNIQUE AWARDS

• EXTRA/ADDITIONAL MEDAL!! Reyes Running Series! Collect all of them!

• 20 PT RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES EVENT (5 mile race)

• DANCE ENTERTAINMENT (FOLKLORICO/ZUMBA)

• ATHENA/CLYDESDALE AGE GROUP CATEGORIES

• KIDS RACES INCLUDING A 10 METER "RUN" FOR KIDS UNDER 1 YEAR OLD

• GREAT, RUNNING COURSE (WIDE OPEN, OUT AND BACK, DIRT TRAIL)

• DJ, MUSIC, FUN!!

SPECIAL AWARDS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

• LATIN DANCE COMPETITION (Cumbia, salsa, merengue...)

• BEST COSTUME COMPETITION for 5 de Mayo!

• CLYDESDALE (MEN- 225LBS) AND ATHENA (WOMEN-185LBS) AGE GROUP CATEGORIES

6:00PM CINCO DE MILE 5 QUE RUN/WALK AND 2 MILE WALK

5:45PM KIDS RACES

AWARDS

TOP 3 AGE GROUP CATEGORIES 5 QUE RUN AND ATHENA/CLYDESDALE GROUP CATEGORIES. NO AWARDS FOR 2 MILE WALK.

KIDS RACES!!!!

5:45PM- 400 meters (7–10-year-old) 5:52PM- 50 meters (1–2-year-old)

5:47PM- 200 meters (5-6 year-old) 5:55PM- 10 meters (under 1 year-old)

5:49PM- 100 meters (3–4-year-old)

UNIQUE AWARDS FOR TOP 3 (BOYS/GIRS) ON EACH KIDS RACE!! ALL KIDS GET A SHIRT/MEDAL!!

Walking Registration & Packet Pickup: THURSDAY, 04/30TH/25 (4:30-6:30 PM). FLEET FEET, Fresno.

Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup: FRIDAY, 05/01/25 (4:00-5:45 PM) GROUP ACTIVITY AREA

Information: [email protected] Race Director: Jesus Campos

Bakersfield runners, join us SUNDAY, MAY 3RD! Bakersfield Race: bakersfield5que.com

Join us for our 12th Annual Campus Life Frozen 5k + Kids' Fun Run on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Woodward Park. This event is for the whole family to enjoy! For those who want or need, we are still offering a virtual race option. There will be BREAKFAST, COLD BREW from Lanna Coffee, and ACAI BOWLS from TOWER BLENDZ! If this is the only reason you show up, we understand!

This FROZEN 5k benefits Fresno/Madera Youth For Christ and the mentoring work it does with over a thousand students each year.

Pricing:

Campus Life 5k: [DEL: $45 :DEL] $40 SPECIAL PRICING

Virtual Campus Life 5k: [DEL: $45 :DEL] $40 SPECIAL PRICING

Kids Fun Run (recommended for kids aged 2-7): [DEL: $25 :DEL] $20 SPECIAL PRICING

*Shirts are only guaranteed for registrations by 4/23

ADDITIONAL TOP FINISHER PRIZE LEVELS!

Top 3 (Men)

Top 3 (Women)

1st Place (11 years and under)

1st Place (12-18 years)

Campus Life interacts with students daily to help them “give life to their story”. Find out more about YFC at www.yfcnow.org.

Sponsorships are available for the Campus Life 5k.

IMPORTANT DATES

Campus Life 5k & Kid's Fun Run

Saturday, May 9th, 2026

Location: Woodward Park (Mountain View Shelter): 7775 N Friant Rd, Fresno, CA 93720

7:30am: Kids Fun Run

7:45am: 5k Shotgun Start

Packet Pickup

Friday, May 8th

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Campus Life Center

8681 N Chestnut Ave Clovis, CA 93619

Packet Pickup Details

Packet pickup will take place at the Campus Life Center on Friday, May 8th from 3-6pm. Park in the parking lot and enter into the main house where you will receive your shirt, bib, and SWAG! You may also pick up your packet before the race at Woodward Park.

EVENT DETAILS

Please note that it costs $5 to park if you would like to park on Woodward Park's property. You can pay at one of the many kiosks located around the park.

All 5k participants receive:

• Race shirt! (Unisex and youth sizes available)

• Goodie Bag

• FREE ACAI BOWLS FROM TOWER BLENDZ!

• FREE COLD BREW FROM LANNA COFFEE!

• Finishers Medal

• Race bib

• Kid’s Fun Run participants will receive a shirt, finishers medal, and a fun prize!

Get event updates by following the Campus Life 5k Facebook Page! facebook.com/CL5Krunwalk

The Greater Madera Kiwanis Club presents the 22nd annual Mother’s Day Run on Sunday May 12th at Woodward Park, Fresno Ca. We added a 5k run to our traditional 10k run and 2 mile run/walk along with the kids dash which is less than a 1/4 mile. Adult registration will earn you a coveted Mother’s Day run shirt. Youth pricing does not include a shirt, but can be added for an additional $5. Complete an event to earn a finishers medal. Place in the top three of your age group, get an age group award.

The race will be in the Woodward Park North East 12 Acres, (first parking lot when you enter from the Friant/Ft Washington entrance)

10k, 5k, 2Mi and kids race start times will be announced soon.

The 10k is a 20-point CENTRAL VALLEY RUNNER OF THE YEAR event

The Shinzen Run started over 35 years ago under the direction of Ken Takeuchi and has supported the Shinzen Garden.

Proceeds will benefit the Shinzen Garden in memory of Ken Takeuchi.

Participants will receive:

• Finisher Medal

• T-Shirt

• Pancake Breakfast

• Free entry the Shinzen Garden

• Age Group awards: 6-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-39, 40-59, 60-69, 70 & up.

• Small Bonzai plant kit for 1st Place male/female in each age group in the 5k and 10 mile

• Virtual Run option available (no age group awards)

The Juneteenth Freedom 5K/5 Mile Run is an event that goes beyond just a race. Juneteenth commemorates the day when 250,000 slaves in Texas, which became the last bastion for slavery during the final days of the Civil War, were declared free.

All participants in the live and virtual race will receive a tech shirt and medal. The live 5K/5 Mile race will have placement awards.

NEW THIS YEAR: Kids' age group awards and cash prizes for breaking the course record for the 5K and 5 mile races.

The 5 Mile race is a 20-point race in the Central Valley Runner of the Year series.

Please join us for our 62nd annual FATHER'S Day Run to honor your Dad! Lets celebrate ALL dads! Run our 10k or 2 mile run/walk. The Fresno Father's Day Run is the longest running Father's Day Run west of the Rockies! Early start time of 7am to beat the heat!

Special Pricing for Children 9 and under! Discount automatically applied during registration.

The 2 mile is a 10 point race in the CLASSIC Runner of the Year Series! www.ClassicRunnerSeries.com

Great, FUN, running event you were waiting for! 2ND ANNUAL MICHE 5K RUN & 2 MILE WALK!! Join us at this friendly and unique event where all 5K participants (21 and over) get a MICHELADA at the finish line! Good running event you don't want to miss this Summer!

WE HAVE ADDED A 2 MILE SPEED WALK! TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE GET AWARDS!

A few reasons to join our event:

• Dri fit SHIRTS (MUST BE REGISTERED BY SUN, JUNE 15TH)

• Unique finishing MEDAL

• MICHE BEER MUG for ALL participants (Must register before SUN, JUNE 15TH)

• Free TACOS for all participants

• Mexican "AGUAS FRESCAS"

• MICHELADA for all participants

• Unique AGE GROUP AWARDS!

• Central Valley Runner of the Year Series event

• LIVE BANDA MUSIC!! BANDA SINALOENSE Pura Cajeta!

• Chipped timed event

• ATHENA (women +185lbs) and CLYDESDALE (men +225lbs) age group awards

• Great running course

• EXTRA MEDAL FOR THOSE DOING REYES RACING SERIES!

• KIDS RACES (400m, 200m, 100m, 50m, 10m)

• DJ/music, Fun dance competition...FUN!

IF YOU REGISTERED BY JUNE 15TH, YOU WILL GET A SHIRT AND BEER MUG!

NO AGE GROUPS AWARDS WILL BE MAILED! PLEASE COLLECT AGE GROUP AWARDS ON RACE DAY.

BIB PICK UP:

Friday, June 26th- 4:30-6:30pm @ Fresno Fleet Feet Store

Race Day, Sat, June 27th- 5:45-6:45am @ Shinzen Group Activity Area