Events
5k Run/Walk
$45.50
incl. $5.50 Fee
8:15AM PDT
Registration ends September 19, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT
10K Trail Run
$45.50
incl. $5.50 Fee
8:15AM PDT
Registration ends September 19, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT
2 Mile Fun Walk/Run
$40.13
incl. $5.13 Fee
8:15AM PDT
Registration ends September 19, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT
Kids 1/4 Fun Run
$23.95
incl. $3.95 Fee
8:15AM PDT
Registration ends September 19, 2025 at 11:59pm PDT
Open to ages 10 and under.
đź“Ť Location & Info
George’s River Ranch (formerly Panoche Creek River Ranch)
8805 CA-41, Fresno, CA 93720
Check-in opens at 7:00 AM
Plenty of free parking just steps away from the shady start/finish area. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the peaceful riverside vibe before and after your run!
Description
🌊 Kiwanis River Run – A Race with Purpose and a View!
Lace up your shoes and hit the trail for one of the Central Valley’s most scenic and feel-good races of the year! Join us for the 4th Annual Kiwanis River Run — where the beautiful San Joaquin River meets community spirit, outdoor fun, and a fantastic cause: supporting the Pediatric Trauma – Injury Prevention Program at Valley Children’s Hospital.
🎉 FOUR Distances – Something for Everyone!
   ✔️ 10K Trail Run – NEW scenic river trail!
   ✔️ 5K Run/Walk – Perfect for all fitness levels
   ✔️ 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk – Timed but low-key (no placement awards)
   ✔️ Kids’ 1/4 Mile Fun Run – Open to ages 10 & under (non-timed)
🌳 Why You’ll Love This Event
Breathtaking Off-Road Course: Run beneath the trees, beside the river, and among birdsong.
Swag Galore: Every participant gets a custom t-shirt, finisher medal, and access to a FREE breakfast featuring crepes with strawberries & whipped cream, coffee, juice, and more!
Awards & Prizes:
  🥇 5K Top 3 Finishers win a George the Giraffe plush with medal
  🏆 Overall 5K male & female win special gold medals!
🛶 Awesome Giveaways & Auctions!
 🎟️ Each participant gets a free ticket to our Drawing — extra tickets available at the event! Stop by the Opportunity Drawing table on race day to see prizes.
 Bid on these two items:
  TWO Derek Carr autographed collectibles:
     ✔️Fresno State jersey
     ✔️Raiders football
  💥 Auction winners announced at 9:00 AM during the Kiwanis River Run celebration!
🥇 Participant Medal
đź‘• T-Shirt
🗺️ Course Map
Three Scenic Routes along the San Joaquin River, right below Valley Children's Hospital.
The runner assembly area and start/finish line is in a fully shaded park like setting right next to the San Joaquin river. There is plenty of free parking right next to the event. Bring your lawn chairs and relax before and after the event.
✔️ Check-In and Race Packet Pick Up
Race packet pick-up To Be DeterminedÂ
Race Day check-in will start at 7:00am. The run will start at 8:15am. The check-in and run assembly area will be at the back of the property next to the start/finish line .Â
Parking-Plenty of free parking.Â
📽️ Course Video
Very scenic and relaxing off road and trail course. Enjoy the trees, birds and river while you run.
Race Contact Info
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