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Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run & Walk 2026

Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Start time: 8:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
Location: Modesto, California
Entry fee: From Free · goes up to $50 on Nov 2, 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
5K Assisted Athlete	5K	Dec 12, 20268:30 AM	$45$50 after Nov 2, 2026	–
Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run/Walk	5K	Dec 12, 20268:30 AM	$45$50 after Nov 2, 2026	–
Kid’s Grinch Run	Kids	Dec 12, 20269:45 AM	Free	–
5K VirtualVirtual	5K	Dec 12, 20268:30 AM	$45	–

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

The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Nov 2, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

5K Assisted Athlete and Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run/Walk: $45 until Nov 2, then $50 until Dec 9.
Kid’s Grinch Run: Free until Dec 10.

Online registration closes Dec 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in California runs 38:06, about 12:16 a mile, based on 623 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:27 and men in 33:40.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the 5K Assisted Athlete starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

1010 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354

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 December 12 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 61°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: 1010 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 100 feet
Included with entry: Long sleeve unisex shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K, Kids
Editions: 2026 (Dec 12, 2026), 2025 (Dec 13, 2025), 2024 (Dec 14, 2024), 2023 (Dec 9, 2023)

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Quick answers

When is Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run & Walk?: Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Nov 2, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Dec 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for California?: At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
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, Kids.
Where does it start?: 1010 10th Street, Modesto, CA 95354.