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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley CA
5K · 10K
39–57°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
37–63°F
dry
2024
36–49°F
rain
2023
36–58°F
dry
2022
38–64°F
dry
2021
44–63°F
dry
2020
40–57°F
dry
2019
33–47°F
rain
2018
41–63°F
dry
2017
50–61°F
rain
2016
38–46°F
rain
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About this race
5K Walk / 5K Run / 10K Run / Kids Race
Time
- Registration Begins: 7:30 AM
- Kids Race Begins: 8:15 AM - No registration required
- 5K/10K Race Begins & 5K Walk Begins: 8:30 AM
Race Packet Pickup
Early packet pickup will be held at Nevada Union Wrestling gym on Wednesday, November 25th, 2026 from 2:00–4:00 PM. Pick up your shirts and race bibs to avoid lines on Thanksgiving.
Location
Hooper Stadium, Nevada Union High School
11761 Ridge Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Course
- Terrain: Combination of trail and street
- Pets: No pets allowed on course
- Strollers: Allowed on walk course
- Route: The 5K/10K Run/Walk will circle around the school grounds and throughout Litton Hill Trail
Entry Fee
Before November 18th, 2026
$25 for Persons 15+, $12 for Children 14 & Under
(includes a tee-shirt)
After November 18th, 2026
$25 for Persons 15+, $12 for Children 14 & Under
(tee-shirt not included)
Awards for 1st–3rd place in Age Groups
More Information
For further details, visit the race website.
Course map
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Run clubs near Grass Valley to train with before race day.
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