About the Lodi Optimist ONE MOTHER OF A RUN
The race starts at the high school sports complex and fans out into the rural countryside around Lodi. There are several distance options, including a short kids' run, a shorter road race, and a longer, harder route that earns its reputation as a serious challenge. The longer course is hilly and demanding; the shorter run can go either direction depending on how hard you want to push.
Packet pickup details and parking specifics were not something shared, but the sports complex gives the start area plenty of room. Post-race, the event benefits local youth programs through the Lodi Optimist Club, so the crowd around the finish tends to reflect that, families and community members who have a stake in the outcome.
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Distances & Start Times
5K5/8/2027 08:30$35
11 Miles5/8/2027 08:00$60
1 Mile5/8/2027 09:30$5
Going for a Time?
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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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