Gateway to Yosemite 5k/10k
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Merced, California
- Price $16.90 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the Gateway to Yosemite 5K/10K on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in beautiful Merced, California! This exciting race will take place at Fahrens Park, where participants can enjoy scenic trails that wind through the disc golf course and dog park. The course includes a 10K route that boasts a picturesque turnaround point at General Vang Pao Park, making it perfect for runners of all levels.
This year, the event will raise funds to create a new home for Elroy and his tortoise friends at the Merced Applegate Zoo, with proceeds going toward an engaging and safe tortoise exhibit. It's a wonderful opportunity to get active while supporting a great cause! Bring your family and friends, as participants 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult on the race course. Join us for a fantastic day of racing, community spirit, and making a difference—because every step you take brings us closer to making Elroy's new home a reality! Don't miss out on this exciting event that celebrates health, community, and animal welfare!
This year, the event will raise funds to create a new home for Elroy and his tortoise friends at the Merced Applegate Zoo, with proceeds going toward an engaging and safe tortoise exhibit. It's a wonderful opportunity to get active while supporting a great cause! Bring your family and friends, as participants 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult on the race course. Join us for a fantastic day of racing, community spirit, and making a difference—because every step you take brings us closer to making Elroy's new home a reality! Don't miss out on this exciting event that celebrates health, community, and animal welfare!
Organiser's Description
RACE LOCATION
FAHRENS PARK DISC GOLF COURSE
3400 SAN LORENZO WAY
MERCED, CA 95348
Lace up those running shoes for the fourth Gateway to Yosemite 5K/10K on September 20, 2026! Fahrens Park offers a spacious area for spectators and amazing some amazing trails through the disc golf course and dog park with the 10K turnaround point at General Vang Pao Park.
This year's funds will go toward a new home for Elroy and his tortoise friends at the Merced Applegate Zoo. Proceeds will support the development of a new tortoise exhibit designed to provide a safe, comfortable, and engaging habitat for the zoos tortoises. The improved exhibit will also allow visitors to see and learn about Elroy and his friends throughout the year.
A huge thank you to the initial exhibit sponsors, Merced Breakfast Lions! Every registration, donation, and step taken brings us closer to giving Elroy and his friends the home they deserve. Together, we can cross the finish line and make this new exhibit a reality!
Every Pace Wins the Race!
*Participants 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult on the race course.*
FAHRENS PARK DISC GOLF COURSE
3400 SAN LORENZO WAY
MERCED, CA 95348
Lace up those running shoes for the fourth Gateway to Yosemite 5K/10K on September 20, 2026! Fahrens Park offers a spacious area for spectators and amazing some amazing trails through the disc golf course and dog park with the 10K turnaround point at General Vang Pao Park.
This year's funds will go toward a new home for Elroy and his tortoise friends at the Merced Applegate Zoo. Proceeds will support the development of a new tortoise exhibit designed to provide a safe, comfortable, and engaging habitat for the zoos tortoises. The improved exhibit will also allow visitors to see and learn about Elroy and his friends throughout the year.
A huge thank you to the initial exhibit sponsors, Merced Breakfast Lions! Every registration, donation, and step taken brings us closer to giving Elroy and his friends the home they deserve. Together, we can cross the finish line and make this new exhibit a reality!
Every Pace Wins the Race!
*Participants 13 and younger must be accompanied by an adult on the race course.*
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$38.10
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5921181088 -
10k Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$43.40
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6575768411 -
Parent and Me 1K
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$16.90
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3400 San Lorenzo Way, Merced, 95348, CA, United States
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