Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K
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Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run & Walk
The event takes place in Modesto on December 12, 2026, at 1010 10th Street and includes multiple race formats and community activities. Event options listed by the organizer include a 5K run/walk, an assisted athlete entry, a virtual 5K, and a children's fun run.
- 5K run and walk
- 400 m Kid’s Grinch Run
The in-person 5K has a registration fee of $45.00; the Kid’s Grinch Run is free. Registration windows open July 6, 2026, and close on dates that vary by event. Packet pickup is available at the ShadowChase office, 1325 11th Street, from noon to 6pm on Friday, December 11.
Awards and participant recognition are part of the event. Awards are given to first place overall male and female in the 5K, age-group awards are paid three deep, and medals are given to all participants in specified races. The Kid’s Grinch Run is not timed; medals are provided to children age 10 and under. Fun run participants are eligible to attend a free holiday movie at the Brenden Theater after the run, and free photos with Santa and the Grinch are offered. Bringing one food item makes a child eligible for a drawing to win a kid’s bicycle, with one male and one female winner selected. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
