Support Blue Fresno 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Fresno, California
- Entry fee
- From $50 · goes up to $60 on Dec 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $50$60 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Feb 27, 20279:05 AM | $50$60 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| 2 Mile Walk | Other | Feb 27, 20279:10 AM | $50$60 after Dec 2, 2026 | – |
| VirtualVirtual | – | Feb 27, 20279:00 AM | $60 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $60 on Dec 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $50 until Dec 2, then $60 until Jan 10, then $65 until Feb 16, then $70 until Feb 26, then $75 until Feb 27.
Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 10K in California, which costs $42.99 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Fresno runs 1:04:59, about 10:27 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:12:06 and men in 59:47.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:34 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 340 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Woodward Park, Fresno, CA 93720
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 results (5 years)5K Run
10K Run
Aggregated from official results (GO Race Productions) for Support Blue Fresno. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Support Blue Fresno?
At the 2026 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 28:38 or better, the top quarter in 33:22, and half the field in 39:22; the last tenth came in after 55:26.
At the 2026 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 49:20 or better, the top quarter in 56:04, and half the field in 1:04:59; the last tenth came in after 1:26:18.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:05 | 19:56 |
| 20-29 | 24:44 | 20:00 |
| 30-39 | 26:31 | 21:12 |
| 40-49 | 26:27 | 20:46 |
| 50-59 | 29:38 | 23:21 |
| 60-69 | 33:41 | 27:21 |
| 70+ | 37:51 | 32:41 |
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.
Finishers by year
Up 25 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Support Blue Fresno 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 1,149 to 1,495 finishers, and the median time dropped from 39:35 to 39:22.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1,495 (-2%) | 39:22 | under 28:38 | 16:37 |
| 2025 | 1,533 (+21%) | 39:36 | under 29:13 | 18:20 |
| 2024 | 1,270 (+31%) | 38:52 | under 29:05 | 16:27 |
| 2023 | 970 (-16%) | 37:06 | under 28:25 | 19:49 |
| 2022 | 1,149 | 39:35 | under 28:34 | 16:25 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 33:22, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
- 10K: About average for California 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 56:04, 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 February 27 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 73°F.
Based on 76 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
- Woodward Park, Fresno, CA 93720Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 340 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 27, 2027), 2026 (Feb 28, 2026), 2025 (Feb 22, 2025), 2024 (Feb 24, 2024), 2023 (Feb 25, 2023), 2022 (Feb 26, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Support Blue Fresno?
- Saturday, February 27, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Dec 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $50, entry is about 16 percent above 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, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 1,495 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 39:22 and the winner ran 16:37.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 33:22, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Woodward Park, Fresno, CA 93720.
From the organizers
Run. Walk. Support.
Join us for our annual Support Blue Run — a powerful community event uniting the Central Valley in visible support of the men and women in law enforcement.
When you participate, you’re doing more than running a race. You’re investing in the mission of the Fresno Police and Fire Chaplaincy — committed to being First to Serve, providing spiritual and emotional support to first responders and the community during crisis, tragedy, and critical incidents.
Why Support Blue Matters
The Support Blue campaign exists to:
🤝 Strengthen trust and connection between law enforcement and the community
💙 Provide a meaningful way for families, businesses, and individuals to visibly show their support