Pie Pursuit 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Shafter, California
- Entry fee
- From $50 · goes up to $60 on Oct 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pie Pursuit 5K | 5K | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $50$60 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $60 on Oct 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $50 until Oct 31, then $60 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 35 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 6:38 AM, and the Pie Pursuit 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 330 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
700 E. Tulare ave, Shafter, CA 93263
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 November 21 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 85 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
- 700 E. Tulare ave, Shafter, CA 93263Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 330 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt & Finisher Medal!
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Pie Pursuit?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Oct 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $50, entry is about 35 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a finisher medal, 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?
- 700 E. Tulare ave, Shafter, CA 93263.
From the organizers
Pie Pursuit 5K — Run for a Cause, Stay for the Fun
Join the 746 Sports Foundation for our inaugural Pie Pursuit 5K, a community-centered fun run with a festive twist! Participants are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes — from turkeys to pilgrims — and take part in a lighthearted 5K that features family-friendly pie-toss zones along the course.
This unique event is more than just fun and games — it's a fundraiser with purpose. All proceeds directly support local youth through scholarships, free sports events, and community programs organized by the 746 Sports Foundation.
Participants will enjoy:
Official timed results for those wanting to track their pace
Custom Pie Pursuit race shirts and finisher medals