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The Lucky Run

Sat March 28, 2026
Davis, CA 95616 US Directions
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Events

5K

Price: $54
incl. $4 Fee
($48.70: Ages 1 - 17)
Time: 8:00AM PDT 11:00AM PDT
Price increases after March 26, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

7K

Price: $54
incl. $4 Fee
($48.70: Ages 1 - 17)
Time: 8:10AM PDT 10:00AM PDT
Price increases after March 26, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

10K

Price: $54
incl. $4 Fee
($48.70: Ages 1 - 17)
Time: 8:10AM PDT 11:00AM PDT
Price increases after March 26, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

Kids Fun Runs (1/2 and 1/4 Mile) (Ages 1-12)

Price: $22.20
incl. $2.20 Fee
Time: 9:30AM PDT 10:00AM PDT
Entry includes a finisher medal. T-shirt may be added on for $5.

2.1K Family Run or Walk (All Ages)

Price: $41.28
incl. $3.28 Fee
($35.98: Ages 1 - 17)
Time: 8:10AM PDT 10:00AM PDT
Price increases after March 26, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

Virtual Participant

Price: $54
incl. $4 Fee
Entry includes t-shirt, bib number, and finisher medal. Packets will be mailed via USPS. 

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://changeofpace.com/event/the-lucky-run/.

Place

315 West 14th Street
Davis, CA US 95616

Description

The Lucky Run is a March race celebrating the start of spring. Race distances include a 2K, 5K, 7K, 10K and Kids Fun Runs. Events start and finish at Davis High School in North Davis (adjacent to Community Park). The 2026 event will be held in the gym parking lot off Oak Avenue. Loop courses travel along city streets, along bike paths and through residential neighborhoods.

Entry for the 2K, 5K, 7K, and 10K includes a short sleeve dri-blend t-shirt, finisher medal, timing and eligibility for age group awards, and post-race refreshments.
Entry to the Kids Runs includes a t-shirt, finisher's medal and post-race refreshments (race is not timed).

 

Start Times:

8:00 a.m. – 5K
8:10 a.m. – 10K, 7K, 2.1K
9:30 a.m. – Kids Fun Run 

All races start and finish at the Davis High School gym lot (1612 Oak Avenue) adjacent to the track stadium.

*Race times are subject to change

Registration:

2K, 5K, 7K, 10K Fees include: A ‘unisex’ short sleeve performance blend t-shirt, finisher medal, commemorative bib number, chip timing and eligibility for age group/overall awards, post-race refreshments. 

Parking:

Park at the Davis High School main parking lot (315 West 14th Street) where there is ample free parking, then walk over to the gym lot next to the stadium to pick up your race bib. The gym lot (1612 Oak Ave.) will host the start/finish line and will not have any athlete parking available. 

Awards:

Overall awards will be presented to the top three finishers (based on gun time) in each of the four timed races. Age group awards will be determined based on placement by net (elapsed) time. The top three participants in each the male, female, and nonbinary age groups will be awarded a prize. Be sure to pick up your award on race day, as they are not mailed. 

Age groups are as follows:

5K: 9 and Under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, …, 80-84, 85+
7K: 12 and Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, …, 70-79, 80+
10K: 12 and Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29…, 70-79, 80+
2K: 6 & Under, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, Adults 18-39, Masters 40-59, Seniors 60+

Bib and T-Shirt Pick Up

BIB PICK UP:

All bib number and t-shirt pick up will be handled on race morning starting at 6:30 AM.
Pre-registered bib/shirt pick up will be located near the start/finish area at Davis High School.
ID is not required to pick up your bib and shirt. 

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Course Maps

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