Sar Wild Run

Event details

SAR Wild Run is scheduled for Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Shaver Lake, CA (near Dinkey Creek Rd and Fishing Club Rd). The event is a Fresno County Search And Rescue fundraiser held on the south side of Shaver Lake at about 5,400 feet elevation. The start area is located a quarter mile north of the intersection of Dinkey Creek Rd and Fishing Club Rd. Packet pickup is available at Fort Washington Fitness on August 8 (11:00 am to 2:00 pm) and on race morning near the start line. The event takes place rain or shine; no refunds.

Race options, course and services

Events offered:

• Trail Half Marathon
• 10k Trail Run
• 5k Trail Wild Run
• 2 Mile Hike
• Virtual

The 5k course begins with a descent to the water's edge, then a roughly one mile, 200-foot high scramble of switch-backs along a mountainside. The 10k Trail Run is a 20 point race in the CLASSIC Runner of the Year Series. Participants receive chip timing, a technical event shirt, a custom finisher medallion, downloadable photos, finisher certificate download, and access to a BBQ and beer garden prepared by the Fresno County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team. Additional on-site items listed by organizers include cooling towels, ice cream, unique awards, and race timing services. Dogs are not permitted for safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.