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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Jun 6, 20278:00 AM | $37.50$42.50 after Mar 24, 2027 | – |
| 2m Walk (Not Timed) | Other | Jun 6, 20278:05 AM | $37.50$42.50 after Mar 24, 2027 | – |
| Virtual RunVirtual | – | Jun 6, 20278:05 AM | $55 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $42.50 on Mar 24, 2027.
Online registration closes Jun 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $37.50, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Fresno runs 37:30, about 12:04 a mile, based on 20 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:48 and men in 33:25.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:39 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Woodward Park - Shinzen Group Activity Area, Fresno, CA 93720
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (California Timing) for Hot Fudge Sundae Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 23:12 or better, the top quarter in 28:56, and half the field in 36:23; the last tenth came in after 54:28.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:40 | 18:37 |
| 20-29 | 25:37 | 17:43 |
| 30-39 | 24:34 | 18:26 |
| 40-49 | 25:05 | 19:52 |
| 50-59 | 26:59 | 25:37 |
| 60-69 | 30:04 | 25:27 |
| 70+ | 38:10 | 32:33 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Faster than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 28:56, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
What the organizers of Hot Fudge Sundae Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pickup: Saturday June 6th. Fleet Feet (corner of Ft Washington and Friant Rd). 11:00am to 2:00pm. Sunday June 7th - Shinzen Group Activity Area, Woodward Park. 7:00am Late Packet Pick Up. 7:50am Largest Group. 7:55am National…
Course
Shirt and medal
All participants will receive: Ice Cream Sundae! Event Shirt. Custom Finisher's Medallion. Free downloadable pictures of you and your Hot Fudge Sundae Creation! The Hot Fudge really begins to flow at the Post Race Party where runners enjoy…
Awards
Age Group Awards - 3 deep. Overall winners receive a $50 gift card! Largest Pre-Registered Group Award (Spirit Award)! All Participants receive yummy Custom Finisher's Medallion!
The cause
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Run or Walk our 5k or 2m courses and earn your Hot Fudge Sundae! Want a little more fun? Join or create a Sundae Team!
Children 9 and under receive a special rate automatically during registration.
The 5k is a 10 point Cal Classic Runner of the Year Series race. www.ClassicRunnerSeries.com