About the Sycamore Island 5k & 10k Run/Walk
The courses run on single-track dirt trails through Sycamore Island along the Lower San Joaquin River. It is a natural, open landscape with river access and plenty of shade from the sycamores. The trails are well-marked with signs and directional arrows, so navigation is straightforward. Pets and strollers have to stay off the course.
Packet pickup runs the evening before at a Fleet Feet Sports location, with race-morning pickup available at Sycamore Island itself. Parking is inside the main gate, and volunteers direct traffic as you come in. Restrooms are scattered around the property, including near the start. Music is playing before the race, and the start arch is easy to spot on the northeast side of the property.
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Sycamore Island 5k & 10k Run/Walk 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
10K Results · 2026
182finishers
36:33winner
1:01:28median
2:01:03cutoff
Top 3: Eric Battles (36:33) · Jeremiah Valorosi (36:43) · Jesus Campos (37:46)
5K Results · 2026
141finishers
17:47winner
35:14median
1:17:51cutoff
Top 3: Nabor Villa Leyva (17:47) · Courtney Curtis (17:53) · Giancarlo Gutierrez (18:33)
The Sycamore Island 5k & 10k Run/Walk has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5K1/3/2027 08:40$43
10K1/3/2027 08:30$45
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