Mandarun Half Marathon
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MandaRUN Half Marathon & 5K
The 19th annual MandaRUN Half Marathon & 5K is organized by the Loomis Basin Education Foundation and presented by Loomis ACE Hardware. The event benefits the Loomis Basin Education Foundation, which supports the seven schools of the Loomis Union School District. The event is scheduled for November 22, 2026 in Loomis, California.
Distances
- Half Marathon - point to point scenic route, Auburn to Loomis
- 5K - out and back from the Train Depot in Loomis
- Children's 5K - out and back from the Train Depot for ages 12 and under
The Half Marathon follows a point to point route with gently rolling terrain, starting in Auburn at Placer High School and finishing at the Historic Train Depot in downtown Loomis. There is no race day registration for the Half Marathon.
The 5K and Children's 5K are out and back routes beginning at the Train Depot in Loomis. Race day registration is available at the Train Depot for the 5K and Children's 5K.
Participants receive technical t-shirts when registered by October 31 (long sleeve for the Half Marathon, short sleeve for the 5K events). Chip timing is provided by Capital Race Management. The first 300 Half Marathon finishers receive a finisher's medal. Age group awards are given first through third place for both distances, and post race refreshments are provided.
All entries are non refundable and non transferable. The event occurs rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
