Mandarun Half Marathon
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MandaRUN Half Marathon & 5K
The MandaRUN is a community road race presented by the Loomis Basin Education Foundation in support of the Loomis Union School District. The event is scheduled for Sunday, November 22, 2026, with venue activity centered at the Loomis Train Depot Plaza in Loomis, California.
The event offers the following distances:
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- Children's 5K for ages 12 and under
The Half Marathon is a point-to-point course that begins at Placer High School in Auburn and finishes at the Loomis Train Depot Plaza. The route features gently rolling terrain and is marked with mile markers, directional arrows, and course volunteers. Roads remain open to traffic during the race; participants must obey traffic laws and follow directions from volunteers and law enforcement. Volunteer cyclists lead the Half Marathon and a sweeper cyclist follows the final participant.
Both the 5K and Half Marathon use professional chip timing. Aid stations with water, Gatorade, and basic first aid supplies are positioned along the Half Marathon at approximately Miles 2.5, 5.5, 8, and 10. Restrooms are available at the start, along the course at specified locations, and at the finish area. A shuttle is provided from the Loomis Train Depot to the Half Marathon start; there is no shuttle back to the start after the race.
Registration details note race-day registration is available for the 5K only, race shirts are guaranteed for registrations received by October 31, and all entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Post-race refreshments, music, and an awards ceremony take place at the Train Depot area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
