End of the Trail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

  • Date Sat 28th February 2026
  • Time 5:00AM EST
  • Location Visalia, California
  • Price Free - $75.20
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 10km, Half Marathon, 5km

Event summary

Join us for an exhilarating day at the End of the Trail Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in the beautiful setting of Mooney Grove Park in Visalia, Tulare! This exciting event kicks off with packet pick-up on February 27th, leading to a vibrant race day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit. All races start at 8:00 AM, making for a fantastic morning of outdoor activity.

Participants can look forward to a scenic route that winds through Mooney Grove Park before venturing onto the picturesque country roads, cheered on by local cross country teams and energized by DJ music. Whether you choose the flat and fast half marathon, 10K, or 5K, you'll be treated to a supportive atmosphere with closed roads, plenty of aid stations, and a lively post-race celebration featuring hot breakfast, chocolate milk, and a custom finisher's medal. Plus, your participation supports local high school running programs and community health initiatives. Don’t miss this memorable experienceβ€”gather your friends and family to enjoy a day of fun, fitness, and community at the End of the Trail!

Organiser's Description

PACKET PICK-UP:

FEBRUARY 27TH (FRIDAY). SOLE 2 SOUL SPORTS - VISALIA AT 4241 S. MOONEY BLVD (TARGET SHOPPING CENTER).

TIME: 3:00PM TO 6:00PM



RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP:

OPENS AT 7:00AM, NEAR THE START LINE UNDER THE VISALIA RUNNERS CANOPY



ALL RACES START TIME: 8:00 AM



START & FINISH: MOONEY GROVE PARK AT THE END OF THE TRAIL STATUE.

COURSE DETAILS: THE HALF MARATHON, 10K, AND 5K WILL START & FINISH AT THE END OF THE TRAIL STATUE (ROAD) AND WILL RUN APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE THROUGH SCENIC MOONEY GROVE PARK BEFORE HEADING OUT THE BACK GATE. THE HALF AND 10K CONTINUES OUT ON COUNTRY ROADS WITH LOTS OF LOCAL CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS CHEERING YOU ON. THERE WILL BE DJ MUSIC AT THE 10K TURN-AROUND.

THESE ROUTES ARE FLAT & FAST WITH CLOSED ROADS, DJS, LIVE BANDS, PORTABLE RESTROOMS, AID STATIONS, AND MORE!

AT THE FINISH LINE, YOU WILL BE WELCOMED BACK WITH YOUR EOTT CUSTOM FINISHERS MEDAL, HOT BREAKFAST, CHOCOLATE MILK, AND A POST-RACE CELEBRATION IN THE PARK! YOULL WANT TO STAY AROUND AND RELAX IN THE PARK WITH YOUR RUNNING BUDDIES!

WHETHER YOU RUN OR WALK, YOU'LL WANT TO JOIN THIS MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE IN THE BEAUTIFUL SETTING OF MOONEY GROVE PARK.

RACE PROCEEDS & ALL DONATIONS WILL BENEFIT MANY LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL RUNNING PROGRAMS IN TULARE COUNTY, ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER COMMUNITY RUNNING EVENTS TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS. YOU WILL SEE THOSE HIGH SCHOOL RUNNERS CHEERING YOU ON, WORKING OUR AID STATIONS, AND KEEPING YOU MOVING!

WHY END OF THE TRAIL?

* COURSES ARE FLAT & FAST
* IT'S A POST RACE PARTY IN THE PARK
* CLOSED RUNNING STREETS
* PERFECT COOL WEATHER
* CUSTOM FINISHER'S MEDAL
* FREE RACE TECH SHIRT TO ALL 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON PARTICIPANTS
* HALF MARATHON, 10K, & 5K OVERALL AWARDS
* HALF MARATHON, 10K, & 5K AGE GROUP AWARDS
* FREE HOT & FRESH BREAKFAST
* FREE ROSA BROTHERS CHOCOLATE MILK
* FREE RACE PHOTOS
* FREE CHIP TIMING
* FREE INTERACTIVE RACE DAY EXPERIENCE WITH RACEJOY
* POST RACE CELEBRATION VENUE FOR YOU, FAMILY, FRIENDS
* AND MORE

Races

  • End of the Trail 10k Run

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Race Shirt

    Sat 28th February 2026 (8:00AM EST)

    $54.00

  • End of the Trail Half Marathon

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Race Shirt

    Sat 28th February 2026 (8:00AM EST)

    $75.20

    Road closure and course timing will end at the 3.5 hour mark. At that point remaining participants on the course will need to follow road rules. Those wanting to walk the half marathon course should plan on 16 minutes/mile pace to finish on time.
  • End of the Trail 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & Short Sleeve Tech Race Shirt

    Sat 28th February 2026 (8:00AM EST)

    $38.10

  • End of the Trail Volunteer

    Incl. Short Sleeve Race Shirt

    Sat 28th February 2026 (5:00AM EST)

    Free

    Race Volunteer for on course support

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Location

27000 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, 93277, CA, United States

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