Lemon Zest 5K & Kids 1K Dash
- Date Sat 7th March 2026
- Time 7:30AM PST
- Location Upland, California
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for a zesty day of fun and fitness at the 5th Annual Lemon Zest 5K & Kids 1K Dash on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Upland, San Bernardino! This vibrant community event celebrates Upland's rich citrus heritage and is perfect for families and runners of all ages. The Lemon Zest 5K kicks off at 8:00 a.m. sharp, with check-in starting at 6:30 a.m. Participants can enjoy a scenic run that begins and ends at the Magnolia Recreation Center.
For the little ones, the Kids 1K Dash for children 9 years and younger starts at 7:30 a.m. with check-in from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. Everyone will walk away with a participation medal, while awards will also be given to the top finishers in various categories. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your early bird registration before February 8 to guarantee a free event t-shirt! Join us for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and plenty of zest!
For the little ones, the Kids 1K Dash for children 9 years and younger starts at 7:30 a.m. with check-in from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. Everyone will walk away with a participation medal, while awards will also be given to the top finishers in various categories. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure your early bird registration before February 8 to guarantee a free event t-shirt! Join us for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and plenty of zest!
Organiser's Description
CALLING ALL LEMON HEADS!
Come out and join the City of Upland for our 5th Annual Lemon Zest 5K & 1K Dash is the first of our 2026 Healthy Upland 5k Series This is the perfect family-friendly event to celebrate Upland's citrus industry. There's nothing sour about this 5K!
LEMON ZEST 5K RUN ROUTE:
The Lemon Zest will start and finish at Magnolia Recreation Center
LEMON ZEST 5K RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
Check-In: 6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Start Time: 8:00 a.m. SHARP
LEMON ZEST 1K KID DASH RACE DAY SCHEDULE (9 YEARS & YOUNGER):
Check-in: 6:30 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
Start Time: 7:30 a.m. SHARP (Starts 30-minutes prior to the 5K)
FEES:
*Run, Don't Walk! The Early Bird Registration applies through midnight February 8
*Online registration is available through Friday, February 28
*PLEASE NOTE:
-Event T-shirts are guaranteed for all registration through midnight, Sunday, January 19.
AWARDS:
*Participation medals provided to all participants.
*Prizes and medals will be awarded to Overall Finisher - Male & Female
*Medals will be provided to 1st Place Finishers in each age category of the 5K Run.
BIB & T-SHIRT EARLY PICK-UP:
*Bibs & T-Shirts will be available for pick-up at the Landecena Community Center located at 1325 San Bernardino Road, Upland on Thursday, March 5, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
REFUND POLICY:
*All entry fees are non-refundable
*The entry fee for this year's event is not transferable to another participant or future events.
*This event will be held rain or shine.
Come out and join the City of Upland for our 5th Annual Lemon Zest 5K & 1K Dash is the first of our 2026 Healthy Upland 5k Series This is the perfect family-friendly event to celebrate Upland's citrus industry. There's nothing sour about this 5K!
LEMON ZEST 5K RUN ROUTE:
The Lemon Zest will start and finish at Magnolia Recreation Center
LEMON ZEST 5K RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
Check-In: 6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Start Time: 8:00 a.m. SHARP
LEMON ZEST 1K KID DASH RACE DAY SCHEDULE (9 YEARS & YOUNGER):
Check-in: 6:30 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
Start Time: 7:30 a.m. SHARP (Starts 30-minutes prior to the 5K)
FEES:
*Run, Don't Walk! The Early Bird Registration applies through midnight February 8
*Online registration is available through Friday, February 28
*PLEASE NOTE:
-Event T-shirts are guaranteed for all registration through midnight, Sunday, January 19.
AWARDS:
*Participation medals provided to all participants.
*Prizes and medals will be awarded to Overall Finisher - Male & Female
*Medals will be provided to 1st Place Finishers in each age category of the 5K Run.
BIB & T-SHIRT EARLY PICK-UP:
*Bibs & T-Shirts will be available for pick-up at the Landecena Community Center located at 1325 San Bernardino Road, Upland on Thursday, March 5, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
REFUND POLICY:
*All entry fees are non-refundable
*The entry fee for this year's event is not transferable to another participant or future events.
*This event will be held rain or shine.
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