Penn Valley Daffodil Race 2027
- Date
- Sunday, April 11, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Penn Valley, California
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $45 on Mar 30, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Valley Daffodil 10K | 10K | Apr 11, 20278:00 AM | $35$45 after Mar 30, 2027 | 100 |
| Penn Valley Daffodil 5K | 5K | Apr 11, 20278:00 AM | $35$45 after Mar 29, 2027 | 100 |
| Penn Valley Daffodil 5K Walk | 5K | Apr 11, 20278:15 AM | $25$35 after Mar 29, 2027 | 100 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Penn Valley Daffodil 10K: $35 until Mar 29, then $45 until Apr 9.
- Penn Valley Daffodil 5K: $35 until Mar 28, then $45 until Apr 9.
- Penn Valley Daffodil 5K Walk: $25 until Mar 28, then $35 until Apr 9.
Online registration closes Apr 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in California runs 1:05:18, about 10:31 a mile, based on 285 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:09:57 and men in 59:47.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:35 AM, and the Penn Valley Daffodil 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,410 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
18650 Penn Valley Dr, Penn Valley, CA 95946
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsPenn Valley Daffodil 5K
Penn Valley Daffodil 10K
Penn Valley Daffodil 5K Walk
Aggregated from official results (Synergy Race Timing) for Penn Valley Daffodil Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Penn Valley Daffodil Race?
At the 2026 Penn Valley Daffodil 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 24:29 or better, the top quarter in 27:41, and half the field in 33:05; the last tenth came in after 46:40.
At the 2026 Penn Valley Daffodil 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 49:02 or better, the top quarter in 54:48, and half the field in 1:00:21; the last tenth came in after 1:17:56.
At the 2026 Penn Valley Daffodil 5K Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 48:33 or better, the top quarter in 53:29, and half the field in 56:47; the last tenth came in after 1:05:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:58 | 21:54 |
| 20-29 | 35:13 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 28:55 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 33:54 | 31:30 |
| 50-59 | 32:28 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:41, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- 10K: About average for California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 54:48, against 56:15 in a typical California 10K, so times here are about average.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 11 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 75°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
- 18650 Penn Valley Dr, Penn Valley, CA 95946Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,410 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 11, 2027), 2026 (Apr 12, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Penn Valley Daffodil Race?
- Sunday, April 11, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Mar 30, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 9, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $35, entry is about 19 percent below a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 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, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 69 runners finished the Penn Valley Daffodil 5K; the median finish was 33:05 and the winner ran 16:48.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:41, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 18650 Penn Valley Dr, Penn Valley, CA 95946.
From the organizers
The Daffodil race has been a staple for the Nevada County community for many, many years. Offering a 5K and a 10K, the routes travel through the quaint little town of Penn Valley and across the green rolling hills on country roads. The 5K travels along the edge of Western Gateway Park, past the dog park, and finally to the park and ride for a quick turnaround for a return to the finish. The 10K begins the same as the 5K, but will take a detour through the park before heading to the park and ride. During the return, the 10K turns right and weaves through the rural countryside of Penn Valley before racing back to the finish.