3rd Annual Porterville 5K/10K Trail Run

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900 W Pioneer Ave, Porterville CA

Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Event Overview

On 4/12/2025, the Porterville Military Academy athletic department is hosting a 5k/10k run/walk starting and finishing at Porterville Military Academy. Join us for a 5k or 10k dirt path course that is out and back. We are also hosting a children's 1/4 mile short course for your little ones to get in on the action. We look forward to seeing your whole family enjoy this community event.

Participation Benefits

All 5k race participants will receive for FREE:

Custom race t-shirt: Yes
Finisher Medal: Yes
Chip time and digital certificate: Yes
Race bib with individual number: Yes
Upbeat motivational music: Yes
Free Parking: Yes

All kids 1/4 mile participants will receive for FREE:

Custom race t-shirt: Yes
Finisher medal: Yes

Age Group Awards

The top three males and the top three females in each age group will be rewarded with a prize after the race! The prize is still being worked on and will be posted here as soon as the artwork comes back. The age groups are:

1-10: Yes
11-19: Yes
20-29: Yes
30-39: Yes
40-49: Yes
50-59: Yes
60-69: Yes
70-79: Yes
80+: Yes

Packet Pickup Information

Place: Porterville Military Academy front office
Date & Time: 4/9/2025 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Date & Time: 4/11/2025 from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Day Pickup: 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM

Virtual Race

If you live locally, you are encouraged to come to packet pickup. Otherwise, the race medal will be mailed to you after the race. We do not store any unclaimed race packets after the race. If you do not pick up your packet prior to the race, then it is considered forfeited. Leftover supplies are donated to volunteers and local charities.

Community Support

Beneficiary: The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), is an international organization with over 200,000 members. EAA chapters provide a community for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. The Porterville EAA Chapter 1547 has supported Porterville Military Academy Cadets in multiple facets by providing scholarships, overseeing more than 150 Porterville Military Academy Cadets flying an airplane, and mentoring our future aviators on the theories of flight.