Takedown the New Year 5K
- Date Sat 3rd January 2026
- Time 11:30AM PST
- Location Atwater, California
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off 2026 with a burst of energy at the inaugural Takedown the New Year 5K! This exciting event is set to take place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Buhach Colony High School in the vibrant city of Atwater, Merced. Whether you're an avid runner or just looking for a fun way to spend time with family and friends, this 5K run/walk promises to be a memorable experience for everyone.
The day's festivities include a variety of activities starting with packet pick-up and race-day registration from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. At 11:30 AM, the Kids Race will kick off, allowing young participants to run one lap around the brand new, all-weather track. The main event, a chip-timed 5K run/walk, will begin at noon, ensuring a thrilling atmosphere as runners hit the ground running. All participants will receive finisher's medals, with age-group awards for the top three finishers in various categories. Plus, don't miss the chance to win fabulous raffle prizes post-race! Join us for this fantastic community event and help support our young athletes while starting the new year on the right foot!
The day's festivities include a variety of activities starting with packet pick-up and race-day registration from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. At 11:30 AM, the Kids Race will kick off, allowing young participants to run one lap around the brand new, all-weather track. The main event, a chip-timed 5K run/walk, will begin at noon, ensuring a thrilling atmosphere as runners hit the ground running. All participants will receive finisher's medals, with age-group awards for the top three finishers in various categories. Plus, don't miss the chance to win fabulous raffle prizes post-race! Join us for this fantastic community event and help support our young athletes while starting the new year on the right foot!
Organiser's Description
The Boys & Girls Wrestling teams at Buhach Colony HS invites you, your family, and friends to the first annual TAKEDOWN THE NEW YEAR 5K. This fun-filled abd competitive event will take place on SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2026 AT BUHACH COLONY HS in the city of Atwater. Our goal is to raise enough funds to help our young student/athletes purchase new uniforms, warm ups, wrestling equipment, and cover all tournament-related expenses.
Here is the race day schedule:
10:00AM-11:00AM = Packet pick up and race-day registration
11:30AM-11:45AM = KIDS RACE will be 1 lap around the BRAND NEW, ALL-WEATHER TRACK at BCHS!
12 NOON = 5K RUN/WALK will be chip-timed by local timers: ALPHA-RO TIMING (_LIVE RESULTS_ available at RUNSIGNUP.COM).
RAFFLE: Stick around for the post-race raffle! Your bib is your ticket to win one of the many gift baskets and raffle prizes (must be present to win).
FINISHER'S MEDALS to ALL participants in the Kids Race. AGE-GROUP MEDALS for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places in the following 5K Run/Walk: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. Pre-purchase an event shirt or hoodie and pick it up on race day!
CANNOT ATTEND BUT WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT OUR TEAMS? It's fast and easy! Simply click on the DONATE tab at the top of this page. Become a Team Sponsor of any level: Bronze ($250), Silver ($500), or Gold ($1,000+) and we will display your banner at every home wrestling match and our wrestling room in 2026. Or make an individual donation of any smaller amount and be added to the Team Supporter banner. We THANK YOU in advance for your generosity!
We hope you will join us at the Takedown the New Year 5K sponsored by our Thunder Boys and Girls Wrestling teams at Buhach Colony HS. And we will see you on January 3rd!
Here is the race day schedule:
10:00AM-11:00AM = Packet pick up and race-day registration
11:30AM-11:45AM = KIDS RACE will be 1 lap around the BRAND NEW, ALL-WEATHER TRACK at BCHS!
12 NOON = 5K RUN/WALK will be chip-timed by local timers: ALPHA-RO TIMING (_LIVE RESULTS_ available at RUNSIGNUP.COM).
RAFFLE: Stick around for the post-race raffle! Your bib is your ticket to win one of the many gift baskets and raffle prizes (must be present to win).
FINISHER'S MEDALS to ALL participants in the Kids Race. AGE-GROUP MEDALS for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places in the following 5K Run/Walk: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. Pre-purchase an event shirt or hoodie and pick it up on race day!
CANNOT ATTEND BUT WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT OUR TEAMS? It's fast and easy! Simply click on the DONATE tab at the top of this page. Become a Team Sponsor of any level: Bronze ($250), Silver ($500), or Gold ($1,000+) and we will display your banner at every home wrestling match and our wrestling room in 2026. Or make an individual donation of any smaller amount and be added to the Team Supporter banner. We THANK YOU in advance for your generosity!
We hope you will join us at the Takedown the New Year 5K sponsored by our Thunder Boys and Girls Wrestling teams at Buhach Colony HS. And we will see you on January 3rd!
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