Running With the Lions

  • Date Sat 11th April 2026
  • Time 8:30AM PDT
  • Location Madera, California
  • Price $43.40 - $48.70
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 5 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting "Running With the Lions" event on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in beautiful Madera, California! This vibrant 5K Run-Walk takes place at the scenic Lions Town & Country Park, where participants can enjoy a day of fun while raising awareness for diabetes. Join the Madera Evening Lions in supporting JDRF, the leading organization in diabetes research, as they work towards improving lives and finding a cure.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event is perfect for everyone looking to make a difference. All race participants will receive a ready-to-plant fruit tree from The Burchell Nursery, and those who register by March 21st are guaranteed a T-shirt in their chosen size. Plus, finishers will take home their very own lion medal and surprise goodies! Don't forget, online registration closes on April 9th, but you can still sign up at packet pick-up on April 10th or on race day. Join us for this fantastic community event and help us celebrate the 5th annual race while making strides against diabetes!

Organiser's Description

The Madera Evening Lions invite you to participate in "Running with the Lions", a 5K Run-Walk event at Lions Town & Country Park in beautiful Madera, California. We would like to create diabetes awareness and provide information through local agencies and organizations. A great day to get outside and move for those impacted by diabetes. This year JDRF will be present-they are the leading company on diabetes research and over the years have improved the way of life for many diagnosed.

Online registration closes on the 9th of April. You can still register at packet pick up on the 10th, and the morning of the race on April 11th once registration closes.

Race Participants will earn a ready to plant fruit tree from The Burchell Nursery! (one per family)

T-Shirts and appropriate size will be guaranteed to those who register before and on March 21st.

Finishers will earn a surprise finishers goodies/ your Very own finishers Lion Medal!

Funds raised will assist with Diabetes Research to help better lives and find a cure.

BIB NUMBER AND T SHIRT PICKUP WILL BE FRIDAY APRIL 10TH AT TOWN AND COUNTRY PARK BETWEEN BASEBALL FIELDS 1 AND 2 BEHIND THE SNACK BAR UNDER BIG PURPLE TENT FROM 6:00-7:30PM . DAY OF BIB PICK UP WILL START AT 7AM AT THE AMPHITHEATER BY THE STARTING LINE.

RACE STARTS AT 8:30AM

DID YOU KNOW THAT GLASSES COULD BE RECYCLED PROPERLY?- THE MADERA EVENING LIONS WILL BE COLLECTING GLASSES AT PACKET PICK UP AND RACE DAY...

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AS WE CELEBRATE THE 5TH ANNUAL RACE TO RAISE AWARENESS.

Races

  • 5k- Strides for Diabetes

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt/ Medal

    Sat 11th April 2026 (8:30AM PDT)

    $43.40

    Race will begin at the Lions Town and Country Park Amphitheater. Located near the center parking on the Howard Rd side.
  • 5 Mile

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt / Medal

    Sat 11th April 2026 (8:30AM PDT)

    $48.70

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Location

2300 Howard Road, Madera, 93637, CA, United States

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