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3rd Annual Porterville 5K/10K Trail Run

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 8:10 AM PDT

Location
Porterville, CA
900 W Pioneer Ave, 93257
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A family-friendly trail run supporting future aviators, with a 5K and kids' course at Porterville Military Academy.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • Military & First Responders
  • Walkers Welcome

Join the 3rd Annual Porterville Trail Run, a community-focused 5K event hosted by the Porterville Military Academy athletic department. This family-friendly gathering features a dirt path course and a special 1/4 mile run for children, ensuring everyone can participate. Your involvement supports the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), which provides scholarships and mentorship to future aviators, including Porterville Military Academy Cadets. Enjoy a day of movement and community spirit while contributing to a meaningful cause.

What to expect

Run a 5K on a dirt path course. Kids can join a fun 1/4 mile short course. Enjoy upbeat motivational music and receive a custom t-shirt and finisher medal.

Standout details

  • Supports Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
  • Family-friendly event with kids' course
  • Custom race t-shirt and finisher medal
  • Age group awards for top finishers

Perks & features

  • Medal
  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:05 AM PDT · From $54.00

    Opens Jul 30, 2025, 3:30 AM PDT · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 3:59 AM PDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 18, 12:01 AM PDT · From $54.00

    Opens Jul 30, 2025, 3:30 AM PDT · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 3:59 AM PDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Apr 18, 8:10 AM PDT · From $54.00

    Opens Jul 30, 2025, 3:30 AM PDT · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 3:59 AM PDT

+ 1 more option
  • 440 Yards

    Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 AM PDT · From $22.20

    Opens Jul 30, 2025, 3:30 AM PDT · Closes Apr 18, 2026, 3:59 AM PDT

The course

  • Walkers welcome
From the organizer

Description:

On 5/18/2026, the Porterville Military Academy athletic department is hosting a 5k/10k run/walk starting and finishing at Porterville Military Academy. Join us for a 5k or 10k dirt path course that is out and back. We are also hosting a children's 1/4 mile short course for your little ones to get in on the action. We look forward to seeing your whole family enjoy this community event.

All 5k race participants will receive for FREE:

Custom race t-shirt Finisher Medal Chip time and digital certificate Race bib with individual number Upbeat motivational music Free Parking All kids 1/4 mile participants will receive for FREE:

Custom race t-shirt Finisher medal Age Group Winners:

The top three males and the top three females in each age group will be rewarded with a prize after the race! The prize is still being worked on and will be posted here as soon as the artwork comes back. The age groups are...

1-10 11-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ Packet Pickup:

Place: Porterville Military Academy front office 4/16/2026 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 4/17/2026 from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM If you are unable to make it to packet pickup, you can come on the morning of the event from 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Virtual Race - If you live locally, you are encouraged to come to packet pickup. Otherwise, the race medal will be mailed to you after the race.

We do not store any unclaimed race packets after the race. If you do not pick up your packet prior to the race, then it is considered forfeited. Leftover supplies are donated to volunteers and local charities.

Who we support:

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), is an international organization with over 200,000 members. EAA chapters provide a community for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. The Porterville EAA Chapter 1547 has supported Porterville Military Academy Cadets in multiple facets by providing scholarships, overseeing more than 150 Porterville Military Academy Cadets flying an airplane, and mentoring our future aviators on the theories of flight.

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