Anime Fan and Fitness Festival
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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.
