TAKEDOWN THE NEW YEAR - 5K RUN/WALK
- Date Mon 19th 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 the new year with energy and enthusiasm at the first annual Takedown the New Year 5K Run/Walk! This exciting event is set to take place on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Buhach Colony High School in Atwater, Merced. As part of a fun-filled day that celebrates community spirit and fitness, participants can look forward to a chip-timed 5K run/walk starting at noon.
Before the main event, families can enjoy a special Kids Race, which will take place on the brand-new, all-weather track at Buhach Colony HS. Every young participant will receive a finisher's medal, ensuring a memorable experience for all. With age-group medals awarded to the top three finishers across multiple categories in the 5K, everyone has a chance to celebrate their achievements. Don't miss the post-race raffle, where your bib serves as your ticket for a chance to win fantastic prizes! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and fundraising aimed at supporting our dedicated student-athletes. Mark your calendars for January 19th and be part of this inspiring event!
Before the main event, families can enjoy a special Kids Race, which will take place on the brand-new, all-weather track at Buhach Colony HS. Every young participant will receive a finisher's medal, ensuring a memorable experience for all. With age-group medals awarded to the top three finishers across multiple categories in the 5K, everyone has a chance to celebrate their achievements. Don't miss the post-race raffle, where your bib serves as your ticket for a chance to win fantastic prizes! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and fundraising aimed at supporting our dedicated student-athletes. Mark your calendars for January 19th and be part of this inspiring event!
Organiser's Description
ATTENTION ALL PRE-REGISTERED AND NEW PARTICIPANTS! THE INCOMING RAIN STORM HAS FORCED US TO MOVE OUR RACE FROM 1/3/26 TO 1/19/26.
IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE 5K, WE HAVE DECIDED TO MOVE THE EVENT TO THE NEXT BEST DATE ON OUR SCHOOL'S CALENDAR. THE EVENT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON THE FIRST NATIONAL HOLIDAY IN JANUARY (DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY) MONDAY, JANUARY 19TH WITH THE SAME RACE DAY SCHEDULE LISTED BELOW.
WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE YOU AND WE HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY. MORE UPDATES COMING SOON.
The Boys & Girls Wrestling teams at Buhach Colony HS invite you, your family, and friends to the first annual TAKEDOWN THE NEW YEAR 5K. This fun-filled abd competitive event will take place on MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 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.
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 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 19th!
IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE 5K, WE HAVE DECIDED TO MOVE THE EVENT TO THE NEXT BEST DATE ON OUR SCHOOL'S CALENDAR. THE EVENT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON THE FIRST NATIONAL HOLIDAY IN JANUARY (DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY) MONDAY, JANUARY 19TH WITH THE SAME RACE DAY SCHEDULE LISTED BELOW.
WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE YOU AND WE HOPE YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY. MORE UPDATES COMING SOON.
The Boys & Girls Wrestling teams at Buhach Colony HS invite you, your family, and friends to the first annual TAKEDOWN THE NEW YEAR 5K. This fun-filled abd competitive event will take place on MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 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.
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 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 19th!
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