Veterans Day Run 2026
- Date
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Porterville, California
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Nov 2, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Nov 11, 20267:30 AM | $25$30 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Nov 11, 20267:30 AM | $25$30 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
| 5K Walk | 5K | Nov 11, 20267:30 AM | $25$30 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $30 on Nov 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Nov 2, then $30 until Nov 11.
Online registration closes Nov 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 42 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 6:27 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 660 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
291 N Main St, Porterville, CA 93257
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2021 results
All results5K Run
5K Walk
10K Run
Aggregated from official results for Veterans Day Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Veterans Day Run?
At the 2021 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 23:48 or better, the top quarter in 27:03, and half the field in 34:03; the last tenth came in after 46:35.
At the 2021 5K Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 42:19 or better, the top quarter in 48:41, and half the field in 53:45; the last tenth came in after 1:02:00.
At the 2021 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 43:12 or better, the top quarter in 46:01, and half the field in 53:07; the last tenth came in after 1:06:33.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:40 | 21:55 |
| 20-29 | 25:01 | 21:21 |
| 30-39 | 26:56 | 22:54 |
| 40-49 | 29:47 | 26:12 |
| 50-59 | 34:03 | 35:21 |
| 60-69 | 35:09 | 27:32 |
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 2021.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2021 5K field finished under 27:03, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 12 percent faster.
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 November 11 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 37°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
- 291 N Main St, Porterville, CA 93257Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 660 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt Size
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 11, 2026), 2025 (Nov 11, 2025), 2024 (Nov 11, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023), 2022 (Nov 11, 2022), 2021 (Nov 11, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Veterans Day Run?
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Nov 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $25, entry is about 42 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2021, 247 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 34:03 and the winner ran 17:45.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2021 5K field finished under 27:03, against 30:43 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 12 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 291 N Main St, Porterville, CA 93257.
From the organizers
Join us for an unforgettable experience and a whole lot of fun! The Veterans Day Run takes place in Downtown Porterville starting at 7:30 AM on November 11. It features scenic routes for the 10K run, 5K run, and 5K walk with awards for top finishers. The low-cost entry fee starts at only $25 and includes a long-sleeved race shirt, reusable tote, and commemorative bib. Plus, there is a discounted rate of only $10 for veterans and those in active military service.
This race takes place before Porterville’s biggest parade of the year so after you finish get a front row seat for the Veterans Day festivities. Come for the race and stay for the community.