About the Stan State 5K Fun Run 2027
The course runs through a university campus in Turlock, so expect paved paths, open quads, and the kind of surroundings most road races never see. The route stays entirely on campus grounds, which keeps things contained and easy to navigate, with spectators able to move around and catch runners at several points along the way.
After the race, there is a pancake breakfast. The crowd at the start line tends to be a wide mix of students, staff, faculty, alumni, and locals, so nearly everyone has some connection to the campus.
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Distances & Start Times
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Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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