California Classic Events

🎄 3 DAYS LEFT 🎄

Expected to sell out!

If our Christmas in July 5k has been on your summer bucket list, now’s the time to join us!

In just three days, Christmas Tree Lane will transform into one of Fresno’s most festive mornings of the year, filled with runners, walkers, families, holiday spirit, and a community that knows how to have fun.

Don’t miss your chance to experience:
🎄 Fresno’s iconic Christmas Tree Lane
🌳 A shaded, flat 5K course
🏅 Custom Finisher Medal
👕 Tank Top or Tech Shirt Option
🎁 Santa Sunglasses
🎉 Vendor Village & festive race-day atmosphere

📍 Christmas Tree Lane | Fresno, CA
📅 Saturday, July 18
🏃 5K Run/Walk

Proudly benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County

🔗 Register now at CaliforniaClassicEvents.com

💛 COMMUNITY MAKES THE CLASSIC!

From our volunteers and runners to our local sponsors and community partners thank you for helping us create experiences that bring people together year after year.

We’re especially grateful for the businesses and organizations that believe in healthy communities, support local events, and help make Christmas in July possible. Be sure to stop by Vendor Village on race day, meet some of our amazing partners, and show them some love.

In just a few days, we’ll fill Christmas Tree Lane with runners, walkers, families, and holiday spirit and we couldn’t do it without you!

📍 Christmas Tree Lane | Fresno, CA
📅 Saturday, July 18
🏃 5K Run/Walk

Proudly benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County

Register at CaliforniaClassicEvents.com

🏃🏻‍♀️ 5 DAYS LEFT 🎄

Some courses are made for the experience— our Christmas in July 5k course is one just happens to be fast, too.

❗️5k Course is officially measured and pending USATF Certification❗️

Christmas Tree Lane has become one of Fresno’s most iconic places to run, and this Saturday you’ll have the chance to race it on a flat, shaded 5K course built for speed, fun, and community!

Competing?
You’ll be racing for:
🏆 Overall Cash Prizes
🥇 Age Group Awards
🎖️ Classic Runner Series Points (10-Point Race)

Or simply come enjoy one of the most unique summer races in the Valley! However you cross the finish line, you’ll earn an unforgettable morning on Christmas Tree Lane and finishers medal! 🏅

📍 Christmas Tree Lane | Fresno
📅 Saturday, July 18
🏃 5K Run/Walk

Proudly benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County 💙

🔗 Register at CaliforniaClassicEvents.com

One run can make a real difference. ❤️🎄

This year, the Christmas in July 5K proudly benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County, helping provide safe spaces, mentorship, educational opportunities, and unforgettable summer experiences for youth across our community.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County

When you register, you’re not just signing up for a race—you’re investing in local kids and the future of the Central Valley!

💙 Want to make an even bigger impact?
During registration, you can make a donation, and this year every dollar donated will be matched by Santa, doubling your gift for the Boys & Girls Clubs.

📍 Christmas Tree Lane | Fresno, CA
📅 Saturday, July 18
🏃 5K Run/Walk

And yes— you’ll still receive all the Christmas in July favorites:
👕 Choice of a Tank Top or Technical Shirt
🏅 Custom Finisher Medal
🎁 Santa sunglasses
🌲 A one-of-a-kind run down iconic Christmas Tree Lane

Thank you to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County for being such an incredible community partner. We can’t wait to celebrate with you on race day!

Register at CaliforniaClassicEvents.com

10 Days Left | Exclusive 5k Course🎄

There’s only one time each year you get to run down the iconic Christmas Tree Lane… in the middle of summer. ☀️

Christmas in July is our exclusive 5K course that takes you beneath Fresno’s famous canopy of trees, creating one of the coolest, shadiest, and most unique race experiences of the season. It’s flat, fast, and perfect for every pace, from first-time 5K participants to seasoned runners looking for a fun morning with friends.

❗️5k Course is officially measured and pending USATF Certification ❗️

There’s simply no other summer race like it.

📅 Saturday, July 18
📍 Christmas Tree Lane | Fresno, CA
🏃‍♀️ 5K run/walk
👟 All paces and all ages welcome
🎄 Festive summer morning on one of Fresno’s most iconic routes

Proudly benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County. Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County 💙

Register at CaliforniaClassicEvents.com

Your pace is invited! 🏃🏻‍♀️🎄🏃🏻✨

Some runners are training for a PR.

Some are walking their very first 5K.

Some are making it a family tradition.

And that’s exactly how we like it at Cal Classic Events!
Christmas in July isn’t about running a certain pace, it’s about showing up, enjoying a great morning on Christmas Tree Lane, and sharing the experience with people who love being part of this community. ⭐️

Proudly benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County

📍 Saturday, July 18th at 7:00AM
🏃🏻 5k or Virtual Run

Register at CaliforniaClassicEvents.com

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

What an incredible way to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday!

A heartfelt thank you to every runner, walker, volunteer, sponsor, spectator, and family member who joined us this morning for the Great American Race. Your energy, patriotism, and community spirit made this one of our most memorable celebrations yet. 🏃🏻🏃🏻‍♀️💛

We’re grateful to spend another Independence Day doing what we love most, bringing people together through movement and community.

📸 Race photos are on the way!
Stay tuned as we begin uploading this year’s gallery. We can’t wait for you to relive the memories and share your favorite moments.

Thank you for making it a Classic!

🇺🇸 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER 🇺🇸

The Great American Race is almost here, and we’re getting close to selling out!

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with us and earn one of this year’s exclusive 250th Anniversary Finisher Medals, a keepsake you’ll only receive at this historic event. 🏅

Packet Pickup is TODAY!

Friday, July 3
📍 Valley Fitness Visalia
4207 W. Noble Ave., Visalia
🕛 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Can’t make it today?

Race Morning Packet Pickup
🇺🇸 Saturday, July 4
📍 Riverway Sports Park, Visalia, CA
🕕 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM

Join us for the 5K, 10K, Kids Race, and a Fourth of July celebration unlike any other.

Register now at CaliforniaClassicEvents.com