Run for Life
About this race
🌟 2026 Run For Life – Porterville 🌟
Join the Exchange Club of Porterville for the Annual Run For Life at Granite Hills High School—an event that brings our community together in hope, remembrance, and support.
Proceeds from this meaningful event benefit the Roger S. Good Cancer Treatment Center at Sierra View Medical Center, helping fund vital programs such as cancer support groups, annual prostate screenings, survivor celebrations, health fairs, community outreach initiatives, and essential educational resources for patients and families.
This event is more than a run—it’s a tribute. Together, we honor the strength of those currently battling cancer and remember the lives of those we’ve lost.
💜 2026 Honorees 💜
This year, we proudly recognize and honor:
Gail Grasmick
Maria Pedraza
Lino Padilla Sr.
Dr. Joe Santos
🏃♀️ Event Highlights
Kick off the morning with an energizing warm-up led by Ashlei Esparza, owner and personal trainer at Optimal Training Health & Fitness.
As participants cross the finish line, the celebration continues with pancakes and refreshing beverages provided by the Porterville Runners Club and Friends of Run For Life.
🎽 Registration Includes
Short-sleeve event t-shirt*
Finisher’s medal*
🏆 Awards
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Male and Female finishers in both the run and walk in the following age groups:
1–12, 13–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, 80+
🏅 Special awards will also be presented to the 1st Overall Male and Female Finishers
❤️ Be Part of Something Bigger
Whether you’re running, walking, cheering from the sidelines, or simply soaking in the atmosphere, Run For Life is a powerful reminder of what a community can do when it comes together.
👉 This is more than an event—it’s a community movement of hope, strength, and support.
*T-shirts and finisher medals are guaranteed for participants registered by August 20th. Registrations after this date will be subject to availability.
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Running
5k Run
Walking
5k Walk
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Porterville
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Porterville 5K Races 2 races
- Porterville Running Calendar 2026 2 races
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Porterville events
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