4 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]

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.

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