Anime Fan and Fitness Festival

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2026
A one-day festival in Gilroy CA on September 19, 2026 with a 10 km, a 5 km, and a 400 m Little Ninja Dash. The event pairs paved out and back runs with a festival area, local vendors, performers, and a fandom quest.
Sat 19 Sep 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Anime Fan and Fitness Festival

The Anime Fan and Fitness Festival is a one-day event presented by Initial Mile in Gilroy, California on September 19, 2026. The festival combines running events on paved trails with a festival area featuring small businesses, local food, local performers, and a Fandom Anime Quest that offers challenges and an Initial Mile Warrior Badge.

Races take place on paved out and back loops. The running events listed are:

  • 10 km (6.2 miles)
  • 5 km (3.1 miles)
  • 400 m Little Ninja Dash

Registration fees vary by event and by registration period. The 10 km fee is $50 from January through June, $55 in July, and $60 from August through race day. The 5 km fee is $40 from January through June, $45 in July, and $50 from August through race day. Little Ninja Dash registration is free; registration by July 31 is required to receive a finisher ribbon.

Each registration includes official timing results from SVE Timing, an official race bib, and a finisher wooden medal. A finisher t-shirt is available for purchase for an additional fee. Cosplay is encouraged at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
Anime Fan and Fitness Festival 10k Run and Walk
5 km
Anime Fan and Fitness Festival 5k Run and Walk
Anime Fan and Fitness Festival Little Ninja Dash
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