Events
Penn Valley Daffodil 5K
Penn Valley Daffodil 10K
Penn Valley Daffodil 5K Walk
Daffodil Fun-Running or Walking
The Daffodil race has been a staple for the Nevada County community for many, many years. Offering a 5K and a 10K, the routes travel through the quaint little town of Penn Valley and across the green rolling hills on country roads. The 5K travels along the edge of Western Gateway Park, past the dog park, and finally to the park and ride for a quick turnaround for a return to the finish. The 10K begins the same as the 5K, but will take a detour through the park before heading to the park and ride. During the return, the 10K turns right and weaves through the rural countryside of Penn Valley before racing back to the finish.
Penn Valley is known for its daffodils and green grass, and if the timing is right, runners will get to see both. April lends towards cooler temps, so runners can experience energy from the springtime air and community. How could anyone say no?
The Penn Valley Chamber will be serving a pancake breakfast for a small cost and the Penn Valley Lions will be the course marshals on the road. Sierra TrailBlazers are organizing and handling entries, bibs, t-shirts, and awards for the day. A wonderful community project to help all of you get out to have a wonderful spring running experience.
Only a few weeks left to get registered to run!
Check out the new medal for 2026! Everyone finishing their distance will receive one. Entries are limited. Prices for the 5K & 10K races will increase after March 30. The last day to secure an orginal Daffodil tech racing shirt for only $10 is March 19. If you are in town on April 12th, and want to enjoy a beautiful, community spring morning, Penn Valley will be the best place to be.
Unfortunately, there will be no dogs allowed on the course, due to insurance requirements, but they are certainly welcome at the start and finish to be there to cheer you on. We love dogs!
Medal Reveal! All participants will recieve a unique and beautiful wooden medal when they finish their distance!
Penn Valley Chamber will be offering a complete, yummy, pancake breakfast for all participants. All monies raised with breakfast sales will support the Chamber's projects in the Penn Valley area. Adults $10 and children under 10 are $5.00. A great way to fill up after a morning of moving and community.
Race Bib Pick-Up will be on April 11, 2026, in two locations. We encourage you to pick up on Saturday to make the morning smoother and less stressful for all. And we want to meet you!
10am-Noon at Trkac Running Store, 101 W. McKnight Way, Ste C, Grass Valley, CA 95949 530-274-4422
2 pm-4 pm at the Wildflower Nursery in Penn Valley, 10493 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley, CA 95946
Morning of the Race
The Check-in table will be ready at 6:30 am at the Wildflower Nursery in Penn Valley.
The Race starts at 8 am, with the 10K starting first, the 5K run starting second, and the 5K walk starting third, and will be directed to the bike lane. The 10K and 5K run will start on Penn Valley Drive, with 2 lanes of the road open, then will narrow down to only one to allow cars a slow access for exit. There will be lots of signs. The 10K will do a loop around the park as well as Horton Lane, Lasso Loop, and then back to the finish.
Parking will be challenging, but the best suggestion is to park at Western Gateway Park and warm up with a short walk back to the start at Wildflower Nursery. There are bathrooms at the park.
We will have two port-a-potties in the parking lot at the start.
We are so excited to host your morning of moving! The medals look spectacular, the stickers are very cool, and the shirts are amazing.
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Event Location
Penn Valley CA
18650 Penn Valley Dr
Penn Valley, CA 95946 US
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