DIA DE LOS REYES MAGOS HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK
- Date Sun 5th January 2025
- Location Fresno, California
- Price $33.00 - $102.20
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day of family fun at the Dia de los Reyes Magos Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in beautiful Fresno! This vibrant event celebrates the rich cultural traditions of Mexico, coinciding with 'El Dia de Reyes' or Three Kings' Day. Participants can choose between a scenic half marathon and a lively 5K, both of which promise to be filled with excitement and community spirit.
Get ready to earn your medals and enjoy delicious tacos, traditional Mexican Rosca de Reyes bread, and hot chocolate! All registered participants will receive a stylish hoodie (if registered by December 24th) and a commemorative shirt. The day is packed with entertainment, including Folklorico and Zumba dance performances, as well as races for kids, including a fun 10-meter run. Don’t miss your chance to compete for cash awards and unique age group prizes in both races! With water and Gatorade stations along the courses, you'll stay refreshed and energized. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable day of fitness, culture, and fun!
Get ready to earn your medals and enjoy delicious tacos, traditional Mexican Rosca de Reyes bread, and hot chocolate! All registered participants will receive a stylish hoodie (if registered by December 24th) and a commemorative shirt. The day is packed with entertainment, including Folklorico and Zumba dance performances, as well as races for kids, including a fun 10-meter run. Don’t miss your chance to compete for cash awards and unique age group prizes in both races! With water and Gatorade stations along the courses, you'll stay refreshed and energized. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable day of fitness, culture, and fun!
Organiser's Description
. FAMILY FUN RUNNING EVENT!
* TACOS
* MEXICAN ROSCA DE REYES BREAD & HOT CHOCOLATE
* HOODIES (MUST BE REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 24TH AT 11:59PM TO BE GUARANTEED A HOODIE! ).
* HALF MARATHON PARTICIPANTS GET A HOODIE AND A SHIRT!
* 5K PARTICIPANTS GET A HOODIE (IF REGISTERED THE DECEMBER 24TH; OTHERWISE THEY GET A SHIRT)
* MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS!
* FOLKLORICO, ZUMBA DANCE ENTERTAINMENT!!
* KIDS RACES INCLUDING A 10-METER RUN FOR <1 YR OLD KIDS. UNIQUE TROPHIES AWARD FOR TOP 3 BOY/GIRLS ON EACH KIDS RACE! KIDS RACES: 7-10 YEAR OLD ( 400METER RUN), 5-6 YEAR OLD (200METER RUN), 3-4 YEAR OLD (100METER RUN), 1-2 YEAR OLD (50METER RUN), <1 YEAR OLD (10METER RUN)
* CLYDESDALE/ATHENA CATEGORIES (MEN >200LBS & WOMEN>165LBS)
* CASH AWARD FOR TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE IN THE HALF MARATHON ($300, $200, $100)
* UNIQUE AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR HALF MARATHON, 5K AND TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE, COED RELAY TEAMS.
* FUN!!
WATER/GATORADE STATIONS:
5K (MILE 1.6)
HALF MARATHON (MILE 1.6, 3.9, 6.0, 8.5, 11.6)
REGISTRATION: WALK-IN REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP: SAT, JAN 4TH (2:30-5:00PM). FLEET FEET STORE
RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP @ SHINZEN GROUP ACTIVITY AREA @ WOODWARD PARK
HALF MARATHON: 7:00-7:45AM- HALF MARATHON STARTS AT 8:00AM RIGHT OUTSIDE SHINZEN GROUP ACTIVITY AREA.
5K: 8:00-8:45AM- 5K STARTS AT 9:00AM RIGHT OUTSIDE SHINZEN GROUP ACTIVITY AREA.
ABOUT OUR EVENT! JANUARY THE 6TH IS A SPECIAL DAY IN MEXICO. IT IS KNOWN AS 'EL DIA DE REYES' OR THREE KINGS' DAY. THE DATE COMMEMORATES THE THREE WISE MEN, WHO TRAVELED FROM AFAR, BEARING GIFTS FOR THE INFANT BABY JESUS. ON THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 5TH, CHILDREN PUT ONE OF THEIR SHOES UNDER THE BED AND THE NEXT DAY THEY WAKE UP TO SEE A SMALL GIFT LEFT THERE BY THE THREE KINGS OR THE 'REYES MAGOS'. FINALLY, DURING THIS CELEBRATION MEXICANS SERVE 'ROSCA DE REYES' OR KINGS' CAKE. THIS CAKE HAS AN OVAL SHAPE AND HAS A SMALL DOLL INSIDE WHICH REPRESENTS BABY JESUS. THE PERSON WHO GETS THE SLICE WITH THE DOLL MUST HOST A PARTY ON FEBRUARY 2ND.
* TACOS
* MEXICAN ROSCA DE REYES BREAD & HOT CHOCOLATE
* HOODIES (MUST BE REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 24TH AT 11:59PM TO BE GUARANTEED A HOODIE! ).
* HALF MARATHON PARTICIPANTS GET A HOODIE AND A SHIRT!
* 5K PARTICIPANTS GET A HOODIE (IF REGISTERED THE DECEMBER 24TH; OTHERWISE THEY GET A SHIRT)
* MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS!
* FOLKLORICO, ZUMBA DANCE ENTERTAINMENT!!
* KIDS RACES INCLUDING A 10-METER RUN FOR <1 YR OLD KIDS. UNIQUE TROPHIES AWARD FOR TOP 3 BOY/GIRLS ON EACH KIDS RACE! KIDS RACES: 7-10 YEAR OLD ( 400METER RUN), 5-6 YEAR OLD (200METER RUN), 3-4 YEAR OLD (100METER RUN), 1-2 YEAR OLD (50METER RUN), <1 YEAR OLD (10METER RUN)
* CLYDESDALE/ATHENA CATEGORIES (MEN >200LBS & WOMEN>165LBS)
* CASH AWARD FOR TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE IN THE HALF MARATHON ($300, $200, $100)
* UNIQUE AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR HALF MARATHON, 5K AND TOP 3 MALE/FEMALE, COED RELAY TEAMS.
* FUN!!
WATER/GATORADE STATIONS:
5K (MILE 1.6)
HALF MARATHON (MILE 1.6, 3.9, 6.0, 8.5, 11.6)
REGISTRATION: WALK-IN REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP: SAT, JAN 4TH (2:30-5:00PM). FLEET FEET STORE
RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP @ SHINZEN GROUP ACTIVITY AREA @ WOODWARD PARK
HALF MARATHON: 7:00-7:45AM- HALF MARATHON STARTS AT 8:00AM RIGHT OUTSIDE SHINZEN GROUP ACTIVITY AREA.
5K: 8:00-8:45AM- 5K STARTS AT 9:00AM RIGHT OUTSIDE SHINZEN GROUP ACTIVITY AREA.
ABOUT OUR EVENT! JANUARY THE 6TH IS A SPECIAL DAY IN MEXICO. IT IS KNOWN AS 'EL DIA DE REYES' OR THREE KINGS' DAY. THE DATE COMMEMORATES THE THREE WISE MEN, WHO TRAVELED FROM AFAR, BEARING GIFTS FOR THE INFANT BABY JESUS. ON THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 5TH, CHILDREN PUT ONE OF THEIR SHOES UNDER THE BED AND THE NEXT DAY THEY WAKE UP TO SEE A SMALL GIFT LEFT THERE BY THE THREE KINGS OR THE 'REYES MAGOS'. FINALLY, DURING THIS CELEBRATION MEXICANS SERVE 'ROSCA DE REYES' OR KINGS' CAKE. THIS CAKE HAS AN OVAL SHAPE AND HAS A SMALL DOLL INSIDE WHICH REPRESENTS BABY JESUS. THE PERSON WHO GETS THE SLICE WITH THE DOLL MUST HOST A PARTY ON FEBRUARY 2ND.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $4.50 Fee & HOODIE
Sun 5th January 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$53.50
GUARANTEED HOODIES ONLY TO THOSE REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 24TH @ 11:59PM! PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER AFTER THAT DATE WILL GET SHIRTS! -
5k ATHENA
Incl. $4.50 Fee & HOODIE
Sun 5th January 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$53.50
GUARANTEED HOODIES ONLY TO THOSE REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 24TH @ 11:59PM! PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER AFTER THAT DATE WILL GET SHIRTS! -
5k Clydesdale
Incl. $4.50 Fee & HOODIE
Sun 5th January 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$53.50
GUARANTEED HOODIES ONLY TO THOSE REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 24TH @ 11:59PM! PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER AFTER THAT DATE WILL GET SHIRTS! -
Half Marathon
Incl. $7.20 Fee & HOODIES and SHIRT
Sun 5th January 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$102.20
GUARANTEED HOODIES and SHIRTS ONLY TO THOSE REGISTERED BY DECEMBER 24TH @ 11:59PM! PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER AFTER THAT DATE WILL ONLY GET SHIRTS! -
Kids Race (10 and Under)
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 5th January 2025 (10:20AM EST)
$33.00
Shirts provided for the kids who are doing kids races. Kids who are doing the 5k and sign up for that event before December 24th, get a hoodie. If they sign up after, they get a shirt
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