Racers to the starting line!
Ready… Set… GO!
Get ready to sprint this Spring as we get ready for FIVE different 5Ks and Fun Runs! Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or you want to enjoy a stroll through the local scenery, we’ve got all the deets in our 2019 5K Race Roster. Each of these races are family friendly, super fun, and support a charitable cause-so you can improve your running time while you make a difference in the community!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by signing up for the 2019 Kettle Dash on March 16th! There will be events for all ages, including:
Kids Kettle Dash
5K run/walk
10K run
1-mile dog walk
Come dressed in green to join all the St. Patty’s Day fun! Registration and check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. on the corner of Olive and Broadway, and the first race will start at 8:45 a.m. All the proceeds of this 5K will benefit the Turlock Salvation Army. Register by March 8th to participate – click here to register. Call (209) 667-6091 ext. 207 for more info.
The Turlock Chaplaincy Fun Run is just around the corner on March 30th at 9:00 a.m.! Chaplains exist to provide emotional and spiritual support to first responders in Turlock, and joining the race is a great way to show your gratitude! It’s Turlock Chaplaincy’s 10th Annual Fun Run, and it’s their ONLY fundraiser out of the whole year-so go out and show them some Turlock love! The race will be held at Stanislaus State University. Click here to register or contact Blane Adams at [email protected].
The Run Happy Bee Happy 5K and Fun Run is on April 27th! Hosted by Burroughs Family Farms, this is the 4th annual race at their organic farm. While racing, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the April bloom, and after the race there will be a special brunch prepared with local foods & beverages! Activities include:
5K race
1-mile kid’s fun run
Brunch
Local Vendors and Organizations
The profits from this event will benefit the Planet Bee Foundation and the Regenerative Agriculture Initiative at Chico State University. The 5k will be on Saturday, April 27 from 9 AM – 1 PM at 6800 W East Ave, Ballico, CA. Click here to register for the brunch and fun run.
If you’ve never been to a Relay for Life event, you are missing out! This incredible fundraiser for the American Cancer Society aims to raise money to make a global impact on cancer. You can volunteer to help, participate in the event, or celebrate with survivors on May 4th at 10am, at Dutcher Middle School. The event schedule includes:
Opening Ceremony
Survivor/Caregiver Walk
Luminaria Ceremony
Closing Ceremony
Get a team together and help fight cancer! The race goes from 10 a.m.-12 a.m. so make sure you hydrate, pace yourself, and have fun! Click here to register for the race.
Faster than a speeding bullet? More powerful than a locomotive? Sign up for the 3rd Annual ACT Superhero Fun Run on Saturday, May 4th! This fun run is open to all ages and super humans so make sure you bring the whole family. All proceeds from the race go towards helping underprivileged children in Turlock-how heroic! Dress up as your favorite superhero and get ready to save the day! Race time and registration forms to be announced; follow their Instagram account and visit their website to stay up to date.
Looking for more things to do this spring? Click here to go to our event calendar, where we have HUNDREDS of local events and outings for you to enjoy! Follow @heyturlock on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on EVERYTHING you need to know about in T-town.