Welcome to the Sierra Challenge Express!
Who Are We?
Mission:
Sierra Challenge Express (SCE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the health and well-being of our communities by uniting individuals from all walks of life and sharing our passion for running, jogging, and walking.
Vision:
SCE’s vision is to create a joyful, family-oriented, healthy, and enthusiastic environment where people can run, walk, and socialize while supporting our community and charitable causes for future generations.
SATURDAYS
When: Every Saturday @ 7:30-8:30am
Where: Parking lot at Parkview Shelter
Distance: 3 - 6 miles (depending on individual pace)
More Info:
For runners, a typical Saturday workout consists of a 2-2.5 mile warmup, followed by 2 miles of tempo running or intervals, and ends with approximately 1 mile cool down. Coach Ray makes an effort to create a route that keeps runners more or less together despite varying paces.
SUNDAYS
When: Every Sunday @ 7-8am
Where: Parking lot at Parkview Shelter
Distance: 3-5 miles (depending on individual pace)
More Info:
Sundays are all about the hills! A typical Sunday workout will include a warmup, followed by either hill repeats of longer intervals that include some of Woodward Park's larger hills. The overall run tends to be shorter in order to fit in some strength training drills toward the end (e.g. walking lunges, squats,...). Coach Ray makes an effort to create a route that keeps runners more or less together despite varying paces.
Seasonal Track Workouts -
Tuesdays & Thursdays
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday @ 5am, typically between the months of May and October. Official start and end dates are emailed to members, and is largely based on weather. Workouts are typically 45-60 minutes.
Where: Clovis West track
Distance: Approximately 3 miles total
Please Bring: A yoga mat (or towel) and a resistance band
More Info:
Track workouts are all about speed! A typical track workout begins with a minimum of a 1 mile warm-up (4 laps), and is followed by speed intervals of various lengths (generally, 200m, 400m, 800m). Cool down consists of light strength training, potentially utilizing resistance bands.
Membership Levels
2026 Central Valley Runner of the Year Series
Earn points toward Central Valley Runner of the Year Series!
| Date | Event | Points Distance | Website | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 4 | DIA DE LOS REYES HALF MARATHON & 5K | Half Marathon | Click Here | 30 pts |
| January 31 | Fresno 5,000M | 5,000M | Click Here | 30 pts |
| February 8 | Reyes Cross Country 8k | 8k Cross Country | Click Here | 20 pts |
| February 14 | Valentine's Run | 5K | Click Here | 20 pts |
| February 22 | Burrito Fun Run | 12K | Click Here | 20 pts |
| March 7 | Blossom Trail 10K | 10K | Click Here | 30 pts |
| March 28 | United Health Centers Fun Run | 10K | Click Here | 30 pts |
| May 1 | Cinco De Mile & Ole 5K | 5K | Click Here | 20 pts |
| May 10 | Mother's Day Run | 10K | Click Here | 20 pts |
| May 16 | Dala Horse Trot | 10K | Click Here | 20 pts |
| May 17 | Shinzen Run | 10 Mile | Click Here | 30 pts |
| May 23 | Memorial Run | 5K | Click Here | 20 pts |
| June 6 | Poverello House 5K | 5K | Coming Soon | 20 pts |
| June 13 | Juneteenth Freedom Run | 5 Mile | Coming Soon | 20 pts |
| June 27 | Tacos & Miche 5K Run | 5K | Click Here | 20 pts |
| July 4 | Freedom Run | 4 Mile | Click Here | 20 pts |
| July 25 | Miguel Reyes Elite/Open 5K | 5K | Click Here | 30 pts |
| August 8 | Hell of a Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Click Here | 30 pts |
| August 16 | Taco Fun Run | 6K | Click Here | 20 pts |
| September 5 | Run For Life | 5K | Coming Soon | 20 pts |
| September 5 | Fiesta Run 10K & 1 Mile Run | 1 Mile | Click Here | 30 pts |
| September 19 | Kiwanis River Run | 10K | Click Here | 20 pts |
| October 3 | Frida 5K & 2 Mile | 5K | Coming Soon | 20 pts |
| October 10 | Scarecrow 2.0 | 2 Mile | Click Here | 20 pts |
| October 16 | Fresno Twilight 10,000M | 10,000M | Coming Soon | 30 pts |
| October 25 | Dia De Los Muertos 5K | 5K | Click Here | 30 pts |
| November 11 | Veteran's 5K Run | 5K | Coming Soon | 20 pts |
| November 22 | Reyes Elite Mile Run | 1 Mile | Click Here | 30 pts |
| November 26 | Fresno Turkey Trot | 5K | Click Here | 30 pts |
| November 28 | Waffle Run | 5K | Coming Soon | 20 pts |
| December 6 | Lucha Run | 6K | Click Here | 20 pts |
Any questions? Contact us today!
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