Here’s your FresYes guide to March races

March is always a great month to get outside and be active. There are several standout races happening around our area over the next four weeks. Some are fundraisers for local organizations and some feature not-so-healthy treats, like beer and donuts!

Here’s the FresYes guide to March races.

Sanger Blossom Trail 2-Mile and 10K Walk/Runs

When: Saturday, March 3

Cost: $30 for adults, kid races $5 (prices increase day of races)

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The start and finish lines are in downtown Sanger. Racers will head into the country and race past the fruit and nut tree blossoms. It’s a relatively flat course. An awards ceremony will take place following the race. Participants are encouraged to stay and check out the 30^th Annual Blossom Festival which will be taking place in downtown Sanger. Learn more about the Fresno County Blossom Trail in last week’s post.

San Joaquin River Trail Half Marathon & 10K—Auberry

When: Saturday, March 3

Cost: $80 for the half marathon (price increases 3/2)

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The good news is, there’s still about two dozen spots remaining for the half marathon portion of this race. The bad news, the 10K is already sold out. This trail run is very popular and it’s also difficult. There’s a 2,500-feet elevation gain, so it’s not for beginners. There’s also rocks, dirt, tree roots, and other natural obstacles.

All participants receive: 
• Custom Finisher medal
• Custom event shirt
• Custom SWAG

Let’s Get Physical Therapy 1-Mile Walk and 5K Walk/Run—Fresno State

When: Sunday, March 4

Cost: 18 and older, $35. Ages 8-17, $20. Ages 7 and under, free

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This race at Fresno State supports Fresno State’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Class. It’s your chance to race around campus and support local students.

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock 4-Mile Walk/Run and Green Leprechaun 2-Mile—Woodward Park, Fresno

When: Saturday, March 17

Cost: $35 (prices increase 3/1)

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If all things green are your thing, then this is the race for you. For the second year in a row, it’s a party atmosphere at Fresno’s Woodward Park. There will be green shirts, finisher’s medallions, and even green beer! Proceeds raised benefit the American Heart Association.

Second Wind 5K and Kids’ Sprint—Madera

When: Saturday, March 24

Cost: $30 for adults. Kids 2-10, $15 (prices increase 3/23)

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The Madera Speedway and Fairgrounds is the home of this race, which benefits the Madera Rescue Mission. Runners start and finish on the speedway!

CASA of Tulare County Super Hero Run 1-Mile or 5K—Visalia

When: Saturday, March 24

Cost: $25

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Come dressed as your favorite super hero! This race at Mooney Grove Park benefits CASA of Tulare County. Participants receive a race t-shirt and finisher’s medal.

Fresno Donut Run/Walk 5K—Woodward Park, Fresno

When: Sunday, March 25

Cost: $40 (prices increases 3/22)

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Donuts will be greeting participants after they cross the finish line at Woodward Park. This locally produced event also features a custom “donut” finisher’s medal. Portions of the proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Central Valley.