3rd Annual Porterville 5K/10K Trail Run

Race Overview

On 5/18/2026, 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.

Event Details

• Date: April 18, 2026
• Location: 900 W Pioneer Ave, Porterville, CA
• Race Link: Register Here

5K Participants Benefits

• 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

Children's 1/4 Mile Participants Benefits

• Custom race t-shirt: Yes
• Finisher medal: Yes

Age Group Winners

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: 4/16/2026 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Date: 4/17/2026 from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Event Day Pickup: If you are unable to make it to packet pickup, you can come on the morning of the event from 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Virtual Race Option

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.

Who We Support

• Experimental Aircraft Association: The 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.