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Poverello House Papa Mikes Cafe Run for Meals

Sat June 7, 2025 Fresno, CA 93720 US Directions
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Events

Kids 12 & Under ONLY $25

5K Run

$43.90 $38.60 incl. $3.60 Fee 8:15AM PDT Registration Opens March 7, 2025 at 12:00am PST
Kids 12 & Under ONLY $25

2 Mile Run/Walk

$38.60 $33.30 incl. $3.30 Fee 8:00AM PDT Registration Opens March 7, 2025 at 12:00am PST
Running Isn't My Jam, But Making PB&J's Is!

PBJ

$12.10 incl. $2.10 Fee 8:00AM PDT Registration Opens April 28, 2025 at 3:01pm PDT

Place

Woodward Park - Sunset View Shelter
7775 N Friant Rd
Fresno, CA US 93720

Description

Join us on June 1st at Woodward Park at Sunset View Shelter to support the work Poverello House provides to those in need. Bring your family and friends to participate in the 10th Annual Papa Mike's Café Run for Meals 5k Run and 2-Mile Run/Walk. Proceeds will benefit the new Papa Mike's Café . 

At Papa Mike’s Café, we are on a mission to offer more than just meals; we are dedicated to providing a restaurant-style experience for all individuals in our community. With a warm ambiance and attentive service, our goal is to make every visitor feel at home.

Papa Mike’s Café was inspired in 2006. The concept was to provide a special 3-course meal to clients, one meal a month, complete with menus and servers. Volunteers who were waiters and waitresses took the client’s orders and served them. Poverello House CEO, Zack Darrah, expanded this concept to provide a daily restaurant experience. This achievement was made possible through extensive planning meetings and a comprehensive renovation of our kitchen, generously supported by the County of Fresno. Additional gratitude goes to the St. Augustine Foundation, Isnardi Foundation, and the entire community, whose contributions played a crucial role in bringing this project to fruition.

Guests will enter the restaurant and have the option to choose from a menu offering 3-5 delectable meal options, accompanied by a choice of refreshing Coca-Cola beverages.

Menu options for breakfast include a Breakfast Burrito, Biscuits and Gravy, and Chicken and Waffles. Menu options for lunch and dinner include the Papa Mike’s Burger, BBQ Burger, Chicken Tender Sandwich, Pastrami Panini Sandwich, Three Taco Plate, Loaded Asada Fries, and much more!

The 2 Mile Run/Walk begins at 8:00 AM, and the 5K race starts at 8:15 AM.

Woodward Park Parking Fee $5.00

Day Before Packet Pick-Up:

Friday,May 31st, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm at The Bike Shop

9433 N Fort Washington Rd Ste 102, Fresno, CA 93730

Race Day Packet Pick-Up:

Saturday, June 1st at 7:15 am

Young children are welcome, and no sign-up is required. Sign-up is only required for 12 and under for timed results and a t-shirt.

Registration includes:

  • T-Shirt
  • Breakfast Burrito
  • Refreshments
  • 5K Run Award Ceremony for the Top 3 in the following age categories
    0-12 Boys
    0-12 Girls
    13-18 Boys
    13-18 Girls
    19-29 Men
    19-29 Women
    30-39 Men
    30-39 Women
    40-49 Men
    40-49 Women
    50-59 Men
    50-59 Women
    60+ Men
    60+ Women

Race Day Packet Pickup @ Woodward Park

Woodward Park
Sunset Shelter
Saturday, June 7th at 7:15 am

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