Lace up for a meaningful start to your Memorial Day weekend at the 15th Annual Clovis Memorial Run on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Clovis, CA. This heartfelt event offers both a timed 5K and an untimed 2-mile walk, along with a Kids Run and Senior Walk & Roll, ensuring a distance for every age and ability. The course is primarily flat, traversing city streets and the scenic Old Town Trail on concrete and blacktop, with gentle slopes as you navigate a tunnel beneath Herndon and Minnewawa Avenues. Participants will find an out-and-back route, with water stations conveniently located at the one-mile mark for both the 5K and 2-mile events, and again at the two-mile mark for 5K runners. A first aid station will be available near the start/finish area for runner safety.

What truly sets the Clovis Memorial Run apart is its profound patriotic atmosphere, honoring military servicemen and servicewomen who have made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as celebrating active service members and their families. Runners consistently praise the event as a "fun 5k" and a "Great Small Town Race," highlighting the fantastic volunteers and the welcoming community spirit. All races kick off from the Clovis Senior Activity Center at 735 Third Street, culminating in a memorable finish lined with American flags and a patriotic medal for every finisher.

Beyond the race itself, your registration includes a delicious hot pancake breakfast and an event t-shirt, with veterans and active military enjoying free entry. Post-race, explore a vibrant resource fair featuring over 20 community organizations dedicated to health and wellness for veterans, seniors, and families. With typical race day conditions in late May bringing comfortable highs around 85°F and lows around 59°F, and only a 1% chance of precipitation, you can anticipate ideal weather for a memorable run. Join the Clovis community for this inspiring event that combines fitness, remembrance, and family-friendly fun, all while supporting programs at the Clovis Senior Center.