Fresno Valentine Run

Fresno Valentine Run

A family tradition since 2002! The Fresno Valentine Run takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Fresno, CA.

Events Offered:

• Adult Competitive 5k
• Youth Competitive 5k
• Adult Fun Run 5k
• Adult Fun Run 2 Mile
• Youth Fun Run 5k
• Youth Fun Run 2 Mile
• Kids (ages 1-10)
• Run Anywhere (Virtual)

Race Details:

• Competitive 5k: Starts at 8:00 AM. Age group awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in various age categories.
• Fun Runs (5k & 2 Mile): Start anytime between 8:15 AM and 9:30 AM. Timed for fun, no age group awards.
• Kids Run: Must run with a parent or guardian.
• Virtual Run: Run Anywhere option with shirt and medal shipping available.

Amenities & Features:

• Finisher's Medal
• Chip Timing
• Valentine Run T-Shirt (guaranteed for registrations prior to February 1st)
• Red Valentine Rose
• Ghirardelli Chocolate
• Mimosa or Orange Juice
• Rosa Brothers Chocolate Milk
• Massage Tent
• Costume Contest
• Bounce House for the Kids
• Photo Area with Elsa, Olaf & Batman
• Music & Prizes
• Admission to the Shinzen Friendship Garden

Packet Pickup:

• The Bike Shop @ Woodward: 9433 N Fort Washington Rd, Fresno, CA 93730 on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
• Woodward Park - Group Activity Area: Saturday, February 15th, from 7:00 AM - 9:15 AM (Race Day).

Race Day Schedule:

• 7:00 AM - 9:15 AM: Race Day Packet Pickup
• 8:00 AM: Competitive 5k (mass start)
• 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM: 2 Mile & 5k Fun Run (rolling starts)

Discounts:

• Adult couples registering together save $10.
• Groups/Teams of 3 or more adults save $5 per person.

Course Information:

• 2 Mile Run/Walk: Starts outside the "Group Activity Area", heads North, turns RIGHT towards Friant Rd, RIGHT on The Lewis Eaton Trail, South to Audubon, West towards park entrance, RIGHT into Group Activity Area for FINISH.
• 5k Run/Walk: Starts outside the "Group Activity Area", follows park road, keeps LEFT past "Friant Rd Exit", turns RIGHT onto a dirt trail towards "Cow Loop", RIGHT on The Lewis Eaton Trail, East past compass, RIGHT, South to Audubon, West towards park entrance, RIGHT into "Group Activity Area" for FINISH. Strollers may encounter a dirt trail section.