Central Valley Runner of the Year Series 2026 — Fresno, CA

Date
January 4, 2026
Location
Fresno, CA
Venue
7775 N Friant Road
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00
Events
Central Valley Runner of the Year Series
Includes
Personalized Trophies
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The Central Valley Runner of the Year Series is a free-to-enter running event held in Fresno, California. Taking place on January 4, 2026, the race starts at 8:00 AM at the venue located at 7775 N Friant Road. This is an ideal option for endurance runners looking to compete without registration fees while supporting a local running series in California's Central Valley.

From the Race Organizer
CENTRAL VALLEY RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES CENTRAL VALLEY RUNNER OF THE YEAR SERIES CONSISTS OF 16 RUNNING EVENTS ALONG THE CENTRAL VALLEY. · EVENTS GO FROM DIFFERENT DISTANCES FROM A 1 MILE RUN UP TO A HALF MARATHON. · EVENTS INCLUDE: ROAD, XC/TRAIL, AND EVEN A TRACK RUNNING EVENT. · EACH EVENT CONSISTS OF: EITHER 20 OR 30 PTS SCORING. · TOP 5 MALE/FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH RACE GET POINTS. 20 PTS RUNNING EVENT: TOP 5 ON EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY GET POINTS (20, 18, 16, 14, 12) 30 PTS RUNNING EVENT: TOP 5 ON EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY GET POINTS (30, 28, 26, 24, 22) · AGE GROUP CATEGORIES AT THE END OF THE SERIES ARE AS FOLLOWS: OPEN: 39 AND UNDER (MALE/FEMALE) MASTER: 40-49 (MALE/FEMALE) GRAND MASTER: 50-50 (MALE/FEMALE) SENIORS: 60-69 (MALE/FEMALE) SUPER SENIORS: 70+ (MALE/FEMALE) · TOP 3 FINISHERS ON EACH AGE GROUP CATEGORY AT THE END OF SERIES, WILL GET PERSONALIZED TROPHIES AND COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST AT A FORMAL MEETING WHERE AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN! OVERALL SCORING STANDINGS WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER EACH RUNNING EVENT! FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT CENTRAL VALLEY RUNNER OF THE YEAR RACE DIRECTOR: JESUS CAMPOS @ CAMPOSLOVE2RUN@YAHOO.COM

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Central Valley Runner of the Year Series 2026 — Fresno, CA?

Central Valley Runner of the Year Series 2026 — Fresno, CA takes place on January 4, 2026. The race is held in Fresno, California.

Where is Central Valley Runner of the Year Series 2026 — Fresno, CA held?

Central Valley Runner of the Year Series 2026 — Fresno, CA is held at 7775 N Friant Road in Fresno, California.

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