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5K races near Visalia
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Upcoming 5K races near Visalia
JUL 3
18JUL
Run · road · 5K
Christmas in July 5K
Fresno · 75 km away
18JUL
Run · road · 5K
J5k
Visalia · 3 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 5K
MIGUEL REYES ELITE/FUN 5K Run/Walk
Fresno · 63 km away
SEP 3
5SEP
Run · road · 5K
Run for Life
Porterville · 41 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
The Aloha Run
Clovis · 66 km away
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26SEP
Run · road · 5K
The Great Pumpkin Race 5K & 10K Run/Walk
Visalia · 4 km away
Visalia · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Visalia
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Springville Apple Run
The Fresno Donut Run
The Fresno Donut Run is a donut-themed 5k run and walk held at Woodward Park in Fresno, California. The 5k begins in the morning, and the event also features a 100-yard Kids Donut Dash for children ages 9 and under. The San Joaquin Running Club hosts this event, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Central Valley.
The race maintains a lighthearted atmosphere, but the 5k is chip timed for participants aiming for a specific time. Each 5k finisher receives a custom Fresno Donut Run shirt and finisher medal, with donuts provided post-race. Awards align with the theme: custom Donut Awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers overall, and the top three males and females in each age group.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS 5K RUN/WALK - CLOVIS
Two Cities Marathon and Half
Kaweah Lake Bottom Trail Run
Runners cross the dry bed of Kaweah Lake at this trail race in Three Rivers, California. The race takes place in the fall and offers two straightforward distance options: a 5K (3.1 miles) and a 10K (6.2 miles). It begins and ends on Sierra Drive. With limited parking, it has the feel of a small local event rather than a large city race.
The course’s main appeal is its unique surface and location: instead of running around the lake, participants run across the exposed lake bottom. The first race sold out two weeks before the event, and participation is capped. Finishers receive a Lake Bottom t-shirt, a custom wood medal, complimentary race photos, and chip timing. The finish area provides food, music, and camaraderie. Proceeds benefit St. Anthony Retreat and Conference Center.
Run for Hope
Run for Hope is an annual family-friendly fundraiser offering a 5K and a one-mile walk/run. It takes place at four in-person locations and includes a virtual option for remote participation. The in-person sites are Wheeler Ferris Wheel in Oklahoma City, Riverwalk Jenks near Tulsa, First Baptist Church in Weatherford, and Cottonwood Creek Park in Colorado Springs. The event is designed for families and runners alike, featuring food trucks, face painting, games, and options for a shorter, less strenuous participation.
The funds raised support free Finding Hope and Hope After Loss family support groups. The number of runners directly impacts the practical help provided: every 20 runners supply books for one support group, every 50 runners enable one person to attend a retreat, and every 150 runners help launch a new Finding Hope or Hope After Loss group. The event targets 2,000 runners and 2,000 teams, with each runner contributing to the sustenance of over 60 family support groups. Participants have the option to submit a photo honoring a loved one, adding a personal dimension to the event beyond the race.
The Super Run 5K-Fresno
The Super Run 5K-Fresno is a 5 km run in Fresno, California, held at 7775 N. Friant Road, with a superhero theme. It is part of The Super Run, a national series of 5K events that partners with local charities instead of relying on a single city race tradition.
The course details for Fresno are limited to the start area and the 5 km distance, suggesting a standard short road-race format. The unique aspect is the theme: participants are encouraged to adopt a superhero persona, and each event collaborates with non-profit organizations to generate funds and awareness for their missions.
REYES ELITE/OPEN MILE RUN & Fun 5K
The Reyes Elite/Open Mile Run & Fun 5K is a multi-race event at Woodward Park in Fresno, California. It features an elite/open mile, a fun 5K, kids races, and a two-mile speed walk. The event honors Miguel Reyes, a Fresno runner and friend who died in 2015, balancing competitive and family aspects. Races are chip timed on a flat, fast course, and the event is a 30-point Central Valley Runner of the Year race. Cash awards are offered for the top five men and women in the mile, with overall awards for the 5K.
The course, certified for CIF high school cross country, is held in Woodward Park. It attracts runners focused on speed and those seeking a community morning. The program includes Athena and Clydesdale categories, trophy awards, a two-mile speed walk, and kids races, including a 10-meter run for children under one. The post-race includes tacos, Mexican aguas frescas, ice cream, hot chocolate, Mexican sweet bread, and sometimes pancakes. Music, raffles, Zumba, Mexican folkloric performances, shirts, unique medals, and age-group awards contribute to a community gathering feel with serious racing.
2026 SHAY 5K Run/Walk
The SHAY 5K Run/Walk is a community 5K in Delano, California, held at La Vina Middle School on Browning Road. It takes place on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, a shift from its earlier Thanksgiving morning schedule. Participants may run or walk the 5K distance, with age-group awards for timed runners. Children 10 and under receive a reduced registration fee, and individuals can register or form teams.
The event commemorates Shaylyn Anela Pinoliar and is organized by Spreading Help Around You, a nonprofit established in her memory. This organization assists families coping with the loss of a loved one, educates them on preparedness for such events, serves the local community, advocates for pedestrian safety, and manages the SHAY Scholarship Program. Race-day features include event shirts, finisher medals for the first 150 participants, race bibs, awards, and raffle announcements.
Super Run 5K - Fresno, CA
Super Run 5K - Fresno, CA is a December 5K event held in Fresno, specifically within the 93705 ZIP code. The listing indicates a straightforward 5K format, suggesting a short road race rather than a multi-distance event.
The race page lacks a course map, elevation details, field size information, or specific traditions. It also has no runner reviews. RaceEntry mentions that event details originate from race staff or management, advising participants to consider the listing a preliminary source for registration and race-day updates.
Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots
The Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots guides runners and walkers along Christmas Tree Lane in a holiday race supporting a toy drive. The event provides a 5K and a 2-mile route, with the shorter race commencing shortly after the 5K.
The course embraces the Christmas theme, featuring decorations, holiday music, and snowflakes at the finish line. Participants are invited to bring a new unwrapped toy, making the race a community run and a collection point for Toys for Tots.
Coffee Run
Coffee Run is a morning run and walk at Woodward Park in Fresno, California, with coffee built into the day from the name to the finish-line mug. The event is in its fifth annual edition and offers a timed 10K, a timed 5K run/walk, a non-timed 2-mile run/walk, and a virtual option. All in-person races start at 9:00 AM PST, and the shorter non-timed distance gives families and casual walkers a way to join without racing the clock.
The 10K counts as a Classic Series Point Race, so it draws runners chasing series points as well as people there for a relaxed community morning. Participants get a long sleeve event shirt, a custom finisher medal, and a commemorative coffee mug. After the run, there is hot or cold coffee, hot chocolate for kids, coffee-related snacks, music, age group awards, and free downloadable photos. The race partners with Valley PBS, with support going toward local educational programming in the Central Valley.
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Visalia Base Miles
Visalia hosts 23 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run Visalia on flat, honest paths where Z2 comes easy. Saint John's bike path gets the everyday dog walkers and morning joggers, and St. John’s River Trail links well with Cutler Park for anchor race days. Santa Fe Trail runs parallel to Santa Fe St and across town to Dutch Bros on Caldwell by 99. East Side Regional Park has paved and gravel paths, and its loop runs about 0.8 mile. Salty Run Club meets Wednesdays at 6PM in Visalia, with Run Together Beer After energy. The Great Pumpkin Race, Hell Of A Half Marathon, VI Tri, and Tulare Santa Fe Trail-A-Thon keep the calendar moving.
Locals ride Visalia for base miles, recovery spins, and quick exits toward the foothills. The route runs 8 miles from Riverway Sports Park to Cutler Park, and the paved path stays mostly level. +/- elevation. every Tuesday at 6:00 PM and rolls 21 miles at a B+ pace. Southern Sierra Cyclists meets on the first Thursday and serves Tulare and Kings Counties. Rocky Hill, Yokohl Valley, Mudroom Loop, and Creek Trail Loop hold the climbing.
November through April gives Visalia the best training window, with sunny days and enough cool air for intervals, long runs, and steady Z2 rides. Summer demands early starts because Visalia has recorded 115°F, and locals treat midday like recovery time unless the workout is short. Winter brings colder mornings, and Visalia has recorded 15°F, but snowfall stays extremely rare. Runners keep using Saint John's bike path, Santa Fe Trail, and East Side Regional Park, while cyclists stay flatter on St John's Parkway or save Rocky Hill and Yokohl Valley for the right day.