Cherry Pickin Wave Race 5k
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Cherry Pickin 5K Wave Race : Leona Valley Elementary, May 23, 2026
The event is a 5K running race held at Leona Valley Elementary School in Leona Valley, California on May 23, 2026. The main competition uses a handicapped wave format based on age‑graded tables; individual start order and times are determined by age and gender according to the organizer's table. There are no age group divisions because the start is handicapped by age and gender.
Entry categories listed by the organizer include adult, youth, HDR member, and a separate Family Fun Wave that is non timed. Published entry fees include $35 for adult registration, $20 for youth or child registration, and $30 for HDR members. Registration opened November 14, 2025; most registrations close April 11, 2026 while some family youth registration remains available through May 23, 2026. All entries receive a t shirt while supplies last.
Race awards and course details: custom medals will be given to the top 150 overall finishers, not by age division. The course is described as an up and down 5K with an uphill first half and a downhill return. The Family Fun Wave is untimed and does not produce finish placings.
This event is a fundraiser for the West Antelope Valley Education Foundation WAVE, which supports extracurricular opportunities such as field trips, clubs, and sports for students in the Westside Union School District. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
