Anime Fan and Fitness Festival 5k Run

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

Join Initial Mile's Anime Fan and Fitness Festival, where the worlds of anime and fitness collide. Whether you're a fan of iconic anime series or a fitness enthusiast looking to challenge yourself, kick off the festival morning with our inaugural Anime Fan and Fitness Festival 5k Run. After the run, continue to fuel your passion for both anime and fitness with our festival celebration featuring creators, artists, cosplay, small business and more.

📅 Date

• Date: Saturday, September 6

📍 Location

• Start/Finish: Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy CA

🚗 Parking

• Free Parking: Available across the street from the festival and on public roads in nearby neighborhoods.

⏰ Start Time

• Start Time: 9:30am (Sharp!)

📝 Registration

• Early Bird: $38 (April 7 - June 29)
• Regular: $50 (June 30 - September 5)
• No Race Day Registration: Available

🎫 5K Registration Includes

• Race BIB: With professional timing
• Finisher Wood Medal: Awarded to all finishers

🕒 Race Day Timeline

• 7:30am: BIB pick-up (No gear check-in station available)
• 9:15am: Festival announcements and 15-minute warning
• 9:25am: Race start 5-minute warning
• 9:30am: Race begins, BIB pick up closes
• 10:00am: Anime Fan and Fitness Festival Opens
• 10:30am: 5k award ceremony begins
• 11:00am: 5k Run events conclude and festival continues!

*Times are subject to change

🏆 Awards

• Finisher Medal: Every finisher will receive an inaugural, finisher wood medal.
• Placer Awards: Given to the top three male, female, and non-binary runners.

For more details and to register, visit the official event page: Anime Fan and Fitness Festival 5k Run.