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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
1200 Tioga Drive, Modesto CA
5K
42–60°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
43–52°F
dry
2024
50–58°F
rain
2023
35–60°F
dry
2022
38–64°F
dry
2021
41–62°F
dry
2020
42–63°F
dry
2019
42–55°F
rain
2018
45–65°F
dry
2017
57–64°F
rain
2016
42–52°F
rain
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About this race
*** RACE DAY REGISTRATION RATES INCREASE ONCE PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES , SO SIGN UP TODAY!!! *** PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING IN CASH FOR RACE DAY SIGN UPS. VENMO IS ALSO AVAILABLE
Packet Pickup: When: Wednesday (11/25) from 2-6pm
Location: Fleet Feet Modesto - 1427 Standiford Avenue, Suite A
AND/OR
Race day morning up to 30 minutes before the start of the first kid's race
***All Proceeds Benefit MJC's Track and Field and Cross Country ProgramsExercise with friends and family before indulging on your Thanksgiving meal!
Course: The 3.1 mile course is on a paved path with some grass and dirt. Please no strollers, headphones, or dogs in the 5K run.
The 1/2 mile kids run will be on grass, 1/4 of a mile out and 1/4 of a mile back.
Gobbler Walk: An event for just walkers on the same 5k course. Strollers/dogs are welcomed.
Awards: Given to the top three male/female in the 5k. All kids who participate in the kids run will receive a medal.
Top 3 finishers in 5k fun run in age groups:
0-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Overall male and female finishers will receive a medal.
There will be no official results for the Gobbler Walk, but a timer will be displayed at the separate Gobbler Walk finish line for your convenience.
Post race refreshments will be available.
T-shirts will be provided and will be guaranteed to the first 500 entrants.
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