About the Fresno Valentine Run
The course runs out of Woodward Park, starting at the edge of the Shinzen Friendship Garden. Both distances head out along the park road before splitting, with the longer route picking up the Lewis Eaton Trail through what the organizers call the Cow Loop. The shorter option stays on pavement except for a brief dirt connector to the trail. Finish is back inside the Group Activity Area.
Packet pickup happens the evening before at a local bike shop, with race-morning pickup opening well before the first start. The competitive wave goes first, then the fun run waves follow. Post-race, the Garden is open to participants, and there is chocolate milk, mimosas, orange juice, chocolate, and a massage tent in the finish area.
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Distances & Start Times
5K2/13/2027 08:00$45
5K2/13/2027 08:00$45
5K2/13/2027 08:15$45
Adult Fun Run 2 Mile2/13/2027 08:30$45
5K2/13/2027 08:15$25
2 Miles2/13/2027 08:30$25
Kids2/13/2027 08:15$12
5K2/13/2027 08:00$55
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