Running for Warriors

Clovis, United States • 21 Feb 2026

Running For Warriors

Running For Warriors is a community running event in Clovis, California, presented as part of the First Annual Veterans Freedom Shows and Events. The event is organized in support of a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial assistance to organizations serving veterans, including Central Valley Honor Flight and Wreaths Across America.

The event includes the following distances:

  • 5k Competitive Run
  • 5k Fun Run/Walk
  • 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk
  • Virtual 5k

The in-person course uses the Clovis Old Town Trail and begins at California Health Sciences University, 120 N Clovis Ave, Clovis, CA 93612. Packet pickup is race day only at California Health Sciences University. Preliminary results are posted online as participants cross the finish and chip timing is provided by Central Valley Timing. Age group awards are offered for the Competitive 5k only across multiple age brackets. There is a friends and family group discount when two or more register together. Volunteer participants are offered discounts on events produced by Sierra Cascades Multisport. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Fun Run/walk
5 km
5k Competitive Run
2 Mile Fun Run/walk
Virtual 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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