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5th Annual Coffee Run ☕
Start 2027 with the run you have BEAN waiting for!
The 5th Annual Coffee Run returns to Woodward Park for a feel-good morning of movement, coffee, music, and community.
Choose your distance and start the year your way:
☕ Timed 10K
☕ Timed 5K
☕ 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk — Non-Timed
The Coffee Run is the perfect way to kick off a new year! Then stick around after your finish for hot or iced Starbucks coffee served in your commemorative coffee mug, hot chocolate for the kids, music, coffee-inspired snacks, and a welcoming post-race atmosphere.
Last year sold out— and we expect the same for 2027.
With a limited event capacity, we encourage runners and walkers to register early to secure their spot.
Start the year moving, connect with your community, and make your first miles of 2027 count.
☕ What Your Registration Includes
Every Coffee Run registration comes with a full CCE race-day experience:
- Choice of 10K, 5K, or 2-Mile
- Timed 10K & 5K
- Long Sleeve Event Shirt
- Custom Finisher Medal
- Commemorative Coffee Mug
- Hot or Iced Starbucks Coffee
- Hot Chocolate for the Kids
- Coffee-Inspired Snacks
- Music & Post-Race Celebration
- Age Group Awards
- Free Downloadable Race Photos
- A chance to support Valley PBS and local educational programming
🏃 Choose Your Distance
☕ 10K
A timed 10K for runners looking to start the year with a challenge.
- Part of our Classic Series Point Race
☕ 5K
A timed 5K that is perfect for runners and walkers of all experience levels.
☕ 2-Mile
Our non-timed option for those looking for a shorter, more relaxed way to participate.
Walkers and families are welcome!
Run With Purpose
Supporting Valley PBS
At California Classic Events, every race is about more than the finish line. Through California Classic Cares, we partner with organizations making a difference throughout the Central Valley.
For the 5th Annual Coffee Run, we're proud to support Valley PBS.
For more than 45 years, Valley PBS has helped educate, inspire, and connect Central Valley families through educational programming, local storytelling, and lifelong learning resources.
Your participation helps support that mission right here in our community.
Every mile can make an impact.
When you run, walk, volunteer, or donate through the Coffee Run, you're helping support educational programming and community resources that reach families throughout the Central Valley.
Runner of the Year Series
🏆 2027 Classic Runner of the Year Series
The Journey Starts Here
The Coffee Run kicks off the 2027 Classic Runner of the Year Series!
Earn points automatically with your qualifying finish and start your journey toward year-end recognition.
The series celebrates consistency, community, and showing up throughout the year.
- 10K Classic Series Point Race
👉Learn how the Classic Runner of the Year Series Works here!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Packet Pickup
Friday, January 15
- Fleet Feet — Fort Washington & Friant Rd
- 3:00 PM–5:30 PM
Race Day Packet Pickup
- Saturday, January 16
- Woodward Park — Shinzen Activity Area
- 8:00 AM
Race Day
Saturday, January 16, 2027
- Woodward Park — Shinzen Activity Area
- 7775 N Friant Rd
Fresno, CA 93720
Race Schedule
- 8:00 AM — Late Packet Pickup Opens
- 9:00 AM — Race Start
- 9:30 AM — Coffee Tent Opens
We recommend arriving early, especially if you are picking up your packet on race morning.
Woodward Park does not offer free parking.
Current park parking fees:
- $5 Daily Parking
- $3 Seniors
- $50 Annual Pass
Parking kiosks are available throughout the park. Kiosks do not accept cash. ParkMobile may also be available for payment.
ParkMobile ZONE: #16223
Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for parking and walking to the event area.
We love our furry friends; however, dogs are NOT permitted at the event.
Please leave pets at home.
Yes. Another person may pick up your packet for you. Please provide them with the necessary registration information/QR code.
Yes. Strollers are welcome.
For everyone's safety, we ask participants with strollers to start toward the back of the group and use extra caution around other participants.
Restrooms are available near the finish line in the Shinzen Activity Area.
Additional portable restrooms are located near the start area.
Yes!
All registered participants receive an event shirt and custom finisher medal.
California Classic Events does not offer refunds after 24 hours from the original purchase.
After that 24-hour window, participants may have other available options, including transferring their registration, moving to a shorter distance, participating virtually, or deferring, depending on the applicable event policies and deadlines.
Yes!
The Coffee Run 10K is a Classic Series Point Race and kicks off the 2027 Classic Runner of the Year Series.
We recommend bringing:
- Your race-day essentials
- Comfortable running/walking gear
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Your registration/packet pickup information
- Payment for Woodward Park parking
And, of course, bring your appetite for coffee!
