Central Valley Runner of the Year Series
- Date Sun 4th January 2026 - Wed 30th December 2026
- Time 8:00AM PST
- Location Fresno, California
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating year of running at the Central Valley Runner of the Year Series, kicking off on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the vibrant city of Fresno! This exciting series features 16 diverse running events throughout the Central Valley, catering to runners of all levels and preferences. Races range from a spirited 1-mile run to a challenging half marathon, with options including road, cross-country, trail, and even track events.
Each race offers a competitive scoring system, rewarding the top 5 male and female finishers in each event, with 20 or 30 points up for grabs depending on the race distance. Participants will be categorized into age groups, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to shine. The top 3 finishers in each category will be honored with personalized trophies and a complimentary breakfast at the awards ceremony, making this not just a race, but a celebration of community and achievement. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for an unforgettable year of running in the heart of California!
Each race offers a competitive scoring system, rewarding the top 5 male and female finishers in each event, with 20 or 30 points up for grabs depending on the race distance. Participants will be categorized into age groups, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to shine. The top 3 finishers in each category will be honored with personalized trophies and a complimentary breakfast at the awards ceremony, making this not just a race, but a celebration of community and achievement. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for an unforgettable year of running in the heart of California!
Organiser's Description
CENTRAL VALLEY RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES
CENTRAL VALLEY RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES CONSISTS OF 16 RUNNING EVENTS ALONG THE CENTRAL VALLEY.
. EVENTS GO FROM DIFFERENT DISTANCES FROM A 1 MILE RUN UP TO A HALF MARATHON.
. EVENTS INCLUDE: ROAD, XC/TRAIL, AND EVEN A TRACK RUNNING EVENT.
. EACH EVENT CONSISTS OF: EITHER 20 OR 30 PTS SCORING.
. TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH RACE GET POINTS.
20 PTS RUNNING EVENT: TOP 5 ON EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY GET POINTS (20, 18, 16, 14, 12)
30 PTS RUNNING EVENT: TOP 5 ON EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY GET POINTS (30, 28, 26, 24, 22)
. AGE GROUP CATEGORIES AT THE END OF THE SERIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
OPEN: 39 AND UNDER (MALE/FEMALE)
MASTER: 40-49 (MALE/FEMALE)
GRAND MASTER: 50-50 (MALE/FEMALE)
SENIORS: 60-69 (MALE/FEMALE)
SUPER SENIORS: 70+ (MALE/FEMALE)
. TOP 3 FINISHERS ON EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY AT THE END OF SERIES, WILL GET PERSONALIZED TROPHIES AND COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST AT A FORMAL MEETING WHERE AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN!
OVERALL SCORING STANDINGS WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER EACH RUNNING EVENT!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CENTRAL VALLEY RUNNER OF THE YEAR RACE DIRECTOR: JESUS CAMPOS @ [email protected]
CENTRAL VALLEY RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES CONSISTS OF 16 RUNNING EVENTS ALONG THE CENTRAL VALLEY.
. EVENTS GO FROM DIFFERENT DISTANCES FROM A 1 MILE RUN UP TO A HALF MARATHON.
. EVENTS INCLUDE: ROAD, XC/TRAIL, AND EVEN A TRACK RUNNING EVENT.
. EACH EVENT CONSISTS OF: EITHER 20 OR 30 PTS SCORING.
. TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH RACE GET POINTS.
20 PTS RUNNING EVENT: TOP 5 ON EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY GET POINTS (20, 18, 16, 14, 12)
30 PTS RUNNING EVENT: TOP 5 ON EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY GET POINTS (30, 28, 26, 24, 22)
. AGE GROUP CATEGORIES AT THE END OF THE SERIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
OPEN: 39 AND UNDER (MALE/FEMALE)
MASTER: 40-49 (MALE/FEMALE)
GRAND MASTER: 50-50 (MALE/FEMALE)
SENIORS: 60-69 (MALE/FEMALE)
SUPER SENIORS: 70+ (MALE/FEMALE)
. TOP 3 FINISHERS ON EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY AT THE END OF SERIES, WILL GET PERSONALIZED TROPHIES AND COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST AT A FORMAL MEETING WHERE AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN!
OVERALL SCORING STANDINGS WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER EACH RUNNING EVENT!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CENTRAL VALLEY RUNNER OF THE YEAR RACE DIRECTOR: JESUS CAMPOS @ [email protected]
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Central Valley Runner of the Year Series
Incl. Personalized Trophies
Sun 4th January 2026 (8:00AM PST)
Free
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7775 N Friant Road, Fresno, 93720, CA, United States
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