Gift of Life 2027

Date: Saturday, April 24, 2027
Start time: 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
Location: Visalia, California
Entry fee: From $35 · goes up to $40 on Feb 26, 2027
Included with entry: Includes a shirt
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5k Run/Walk	5K	Apr 24, 20278:00 AM	$35$40 after Feb 26, 2027	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$35 until Feb 25, then $40 until Mar 25, then $45 until Apr 24.

Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Visalia runs 37:41, about 12:08 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:06 and men in 33:19.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:12 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 360 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Cutler Park, Visalia, CA 93292

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around April 24 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 86°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: Cutler Park, Visalia, CA 93292Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 360 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2027 (Apr 24, 2027), 2026 (Apr 11, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Gift of Life?: Saturday, April 24, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Feb 26, 2027.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for California?: At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: Cutler Park, Visalia, CA 93292.