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Sunday, April 11th, 2027
18650 Penn Valley Dr, Penn Valley CA
5K · 10K
45–64°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
43–56°F
rain
2025
51–72°F
dry
2024
48–75°F
dry
2023
51–66°F
dry
2022
40–53°F
dry
2021
47–76°F
dry
2020
46–65°F
dry
2019
47–59°F
dry
2018
43–55°F
rain
2017
46–59°F
dry
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About this race
The Daffodil race has been a staple for the Nevada County community for many, many years. Offering a 5K and a 10K, the routes travel through the quaint little town of Penn Valley and across the green rolling hills on country roads. The 5K travels along the edge of Western Gateway Park, past the dog park, and finally to the park and ride for a quick turnaround for a return to the finish. The 10K begins the same as the 5K, but will take a detour through the park before heading to the park and ride. During the return, the 10K turns right and weaves through the rural countryside of Penn Valley before racing back to the finish.
Penn Valley is known for its daffodils and green grass, and if the timing is right, runners will get to see both. April lends towards cooler temps, so runners can experience energy from the springtime air and community. How could anyone say no?
The Penn Valley Chamber will be serving a pancake breakfast for a small cost and the Penn Valley Lions will be the course marshals on the road. Sierra TrailBlazers are organizing and handling entries, bibs, t-shirts, and awards for the day. A wonderful community project to help all of you get out to have a wonderful spring running experience.
ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 8, Thursday, AT 9 P.M. IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE GET YOUR ENTRIES DONE TODAY!
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