Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run & Walk
About this race
Did you miss the online registration cutoff time!
Avoid lines and register before race day.
Come down to the ShadowChase office at 1325 11th St, Modesto from noon to 6pm Friday December 11 to register.
Race day registration will be open for 1 hour only. 7am to 8am
Join fellow runners on December 12, 2026 for the Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run & Walk. It's a fantastic 5K, Kid’s Grinch Run featuring a flat and fast course in Modesto.
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Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run/Walk
Awards given to first place overall male and female. Medals to all participants and to age group winners 3 deep. Packet pickup at ShadowChase office 1325 11th Street -noon to 6pm on Friday, December 11th..
Kid’s Grinch Run
Informally known as the “Help Santa give the Grinch a heart” run. We need kids young and younger to help Santa save the holidays. Medals to all our little heroes 10 years and younger. Free pictures with Santa and the Grinch. All fun run participants will be eligible to attend the free holiday movie at Brenden Theater after the run. This run is not timed. Bring one food item and be eligible for the drawing for a FREE KID’S BICYCLE. One male and female will be chosen.
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Packet pickup on Friday, December 11th -noon to 6pm. ShadowChase office, 1325 11th Street.
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About Modesto
Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run & Walk takes place in Modesto, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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