Davis Labor Day Races

Make plans today to kick off your Labor Day with a run or walk at the 26th Annual Davis Labor Day Race!
This event will be held on Monday, September 2 in Davis. We offer four races for this event: 5K (3.1 miles), 10K (6.2 miles), a One Mile Run/Walk for all ages, and a Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run. 

Entry includes a finisher medal and post-race pancakes. T-shirts are included with 5K, 10K, and One Mile entries. They may be added on to Kids Run entries for $5. 5K, 10K, and One Mile entrants will be timed and awards will be presented to overall winners as well as age group top finishers. In the 5K and 10K, special divisions are also offered.

Race Information:

✔️ Register Online.  Registration opens May 29, 2024 at Noon. "Deal Days" will be offered 5/29 - 6/2/24.

✔️ Start Times: Start times are as follows: 
      8:00 a.m. - 10K
      8:05 a.m. - 5K
      8:10 a.m. - One Mile  
      9:30 a.m. - Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run

✔️ Location: Downtown Davis, Central Park (Corner 3rd and C Street)

✔️ Course Maps: Both the 5K & 10K routes take place primarily in South Davis. The One Mile takes place Downtown.

✔️ Medals: Finisher medals will be distributed to all finishers at the finish line. Overall, plus age group and special division award winner medals will be awarded to the top three male, female, and nonbinary finishers. They can be picked up at the award pick up tent. Special Divisions offered for this event are: Yolo County resident, Sacramento County resident, and Solano County resident. 

✔️ One Mile Distance: The One Mile run or walk, perfect for families not quite ready for the 3.1 mile distance, runners looking for a quick race, walkers, children, and everyone in between. Awards to top three finishers by gender plus in age groups of: Children: 8 and under, 9-12; Teens: 13-17, Adults 18-39, Masters 40-59, Seniors 60+.

✔️ Beneficiary: The event benefits Cancer Champions, a nonprofit organization that provides nutrition, exercise and mindset programming tailored to the unique needs of those battling or recovering from cancer treatment. Donations to Cancer Champions enable the organization to provide survivors with expert guidance to complement traditional cancer treatment. A Change of Pace and Cancer Champions both believe in the powerful and proven benefits of exercise, and we are very happy to be able to deepen our relationship in the name of health, fitness, and quality of life.

✔️Parking: Available throughout downtown Davis (no hourly parking enforcement on a holiday)