Pistachi-GO! 5K Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Avenal, California
- Entry fee
- From Free
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistachi-Go! 5k Fun Run (Adults 18+) | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $10 | – |
| Pistachi-Go! 5k Fun Run (Ages 12-17) | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $5 | – |
| Pistachi-Go! 5k Fun Run (Under 12 years old) | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Pistachi-Go! 5k Fun Run (Adults 18+): $10 until Oct 18.
- Pistachi-Go! 5k Fun Run (Ages 12-17): $5 until Oct 18.
- Pistachi-Go! 5k Fun Run (Under 12 years old): Free until Oct 18.
Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $10, entry is about 73 percent below 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 7:07 AM, and the Pistachi-Go! 5k Fun Run (Adults 18+) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 610 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
717 Monterey St, Avenal, CA 93204
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 October 17 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 3% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51°F and hot years reach 92°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
- 717 Monterey St, Avenal, CA 93204Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 610 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Pistachi-GO! 5K Fun Run?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $10, entry is about 73 percent below 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.
- Where does it start?
- 717 Monterey St, Avenal, CA 93204.
From the organizers
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds® is hosting the Pistachio-GO Fun Run! We’ll have t-shirts, medals, and a Recovery Station at the finish line—come run, recharge, and GO nuts with us! (Adults 18+: $10, Kids 13-17: $5, Under 12: Free) (All registration fee will be going to AHS 2027 graduates!)
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds® presenta la Carrera Pistachio-GO! Tendremos camisetas, medallas y una Estación de Recuperación en la meta. ¡Ven a correr, recargar energías y a disfrutar con nosotros! (Adultos 18+:$10, Ninos 13-17: $5, Debajo de 12 años: Gratis) (¡Toda la tarifa de inscripción se destinará a los graduados de AHS 2027!)