Riverbank Run for the Cheese (50th Anniversary Run) 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Riverbank, California
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k (Adult 18 & over) | 10K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 10k (No shirt option) | 10K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 1 Mile (Adult 18 & over) | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 1 mile and 10k (Both races) (Adult 18 & over) | 10K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $65 | – |
| 1 mile and 5k (Both races) (Adult 18 & Over) | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $65 | – |
| 1 mile (No shirt option) | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 1 mile youth (17 and under) | Kids | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5k (Adult 18 & over) | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5k (No shirt option) | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| 5k youth (17 and under) | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Youth 10k (17 and under) | 10K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $30 | – |
| Youth (17 & under) 1 mile & 5k (Both Races) | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| Youth (17& under) 1 mile and 10k (Both races) | 10K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 10k VirtualVirtual | 10K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $40 | – |
| 1 mile VirtualVirtual | 1 Mile | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $40 | – |
| 5k VirtualVirtual | 5K | Oct 10, 20268:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10k (Adult 18 & over) and 1 Mile (Adult 18 & over) and 5k (Adult 18 & over) and Youth (17 & under) 1 mile & 5k (Both Races) and Youth (17& under) 1 mile and 10k (Both races): $45 until Oct 6.
- 10k (No shirt option) and 1 mile (No shirt option) and 5k (No shirt option): $35 until Oct 6.
- 1 mile and 10k (Both races) (Adult 18 & over) and 1 mile and 5k (Both races) (Adult 18 & Over): $65 until Oct 6.
- 1 mile youth (17 and under) and 5k youth (17 and under) and Youth 10k (17 and under): $30 until Oct 6.
Online registration closes Oct 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in California ($42.99).
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 7:06 AM, and the 10k (Adult 18 & over) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 130 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Galaxy Theatres, Riverbank, CA 95367
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 10 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 94°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
- Galaxy Theatres, Riverbank, CA 95367Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 130 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 10, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Riverbank Run for the Cheese (50th Anniversary Run)?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in California ($42.99).
- 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- Galaxy Theatres, Riverbank, CA 95367.
From the organizers
7:45AM--1 Mile – Flat loop around neighborhood
8:15AM-- 5K—Gently rolling residential tree-lined course
8:15AM-- 10K—Gently rolling residential streets, two loop course (90 minute cut off time to finish)
Walkers/baby strollers welcome on the 5K course. Please, NO walkers on the 10K course. Baby strollers welcome in 10K if you’re running.
Online registration closes October 6th at 4pm. In person registration will be open Friday October 9th at packet pick up at the Riverbank Galaxy Theatre from 4pm to 6:30pm and race day 6:15am until 7:50am.