Schedule and packet pickup
Schedule
8:45AM Kids Races (AGE 7-10) 400m. (AGE 5-6) 200m. (AGE 3-4) 100m. (AGE 1-2) 50m. (UNDER 1) 10m. 9:00AM 3K and 6K Start.
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LUCHA RUN 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Start time
- 8:45 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Fresno, California
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $60 on Dec 4, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCHA KIDS RUN | Kids | Dec 6, 20268:45 AM | $25 | – |
| 2 MILE RACE WALK | Other | Dec 6, 20269:00 AM | $55$60 after Dec 4, 2026 | – |
| 6K ATHENA | Other | Dec 6, 20269:00 AM | $55$60 after Dec 4, 2026 | – |
| 6K CLYDESDALE | Other | Dec 6, 20269:00 AM | $55$60 after Dec 4, 2026 | – |
| 6K RUN | Other | Dec 6, 20269:00 AM | $55$60 after Dec 4, 2026 | – |
| Tacos & Lucha only KIDS (No RuN) | Kids | Dec 6, 202611:00 AM | $15 | – |
| Tacos & Lucha only (No RuN) | – | Dec 6, 202611:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Other fee goes up to $60 on Dec 4, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- LUCHA KIDS RUN and Tacos & Lucha only (No RuN): $25 until Dec 7.
- 2 MILE RACE WALK and 6K ATHENA and 6K CLYDESDALE and 6K RUN: $55 until Dec 4, then $60 until Dec 7.
- Tacos & Lucha only KIDS (No RuN): $15 until Dec 7.
Online registration closes Dec 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:57 AM, and the LUCHA KIDS RUN starts at 8:45 AM. The start sits about 320 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1101 East University Ave, Fresno, CA 93741
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 December 6 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 57°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 63°F.
Based on 65 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of LUCHA RUN cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
COURSE
START/FINISH- FRESNO CITY COLLEGE (Veterans Peace Memorial Area). GREAT RUNNING COURSE. FLAT AND FAST AT FRESNO CITY CAMPUS. COURSE IS A 6K (3.74MILE) DISTANCE. 3K WILL BE A 2 MILE COURSE. 6K will do the 2mile loop twice.
Shirt and medal
Event Highlights and Amenities:
Unique Long Sleeve Running Shirt for every participant. Awesome Medal to commemorate your finish. Tacos, Hot Chocolate, and Pan Dulce waiting at the finish line. Unique Overall & Age Group Awards. Custom Coffee Mugs for top 10 male/female…
Awards
Awards
6K Age Group Awards: Top 3 M/F Ages 1-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. 6k Clydesdale Awards: Top 3 Male. 6k Athena Awards: Top 3 Female. $100 cash award to top male/female in 6k. $200 cash award to largest team. $200 cash award…
Race details
- Where
- 1101 East University Ave, Fresno, CA 93741Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 320 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; LONG SLEEVE Shirt; LONG SLEEVE SHIRT
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 6, 2026), 2025 (Dec 7, 2025), 2024 (Dec 8, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is LUCHA RUN?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 8:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Dec 4, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- 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?
- Kids, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 1101 East University Ave, Fresno, CA 93741.
From the organizers
Get ready for the 3RD Annual Lucha Run—a lively, family-friendly event to finish the year with a bang! Bring your best "luchador/a" costume and join us for either a 6K run or a 3K (2-mile) walk. It’s a celebration of fitness, fun, and flavor for all ages! NEW FOR 2025: OUR EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT FRESNO CITY COLLEGE AS WE'LL HAVE A REAL "LUCHA LIBRE" WRESTLING MATCH AT THE END OF THE EVENT!
Fun and Festive Atmosphere: Show off your best lucha-inspired costumes, and bring your friends and family to cheer you on.
Post-Race Fiesta: Celebrate at the finish line with delicious tacos, hot chocolate, and "pan dulce" waiting to refuel you.