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The course runs out and back from Arlington Heights Sports Park in Riverside, California, threading through the sweet-smelling orange, lemon and grapefruit groves of the California Citrus State Historic Park. Runners cover paved park paths and roads on a route that is described as both challenging and scenic, with entertainment and several hydration stops spaced along the way. Race day brings a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and a one mile kids race, and everyone who finishes is greeted with fresh orange slices, a warm cup of chili and a celebratory beer. Entry includes a high quality technical fabric tee in men's or women's sizing, a finisher medal and age group awards.
Out-and-back route through the historic orange, lemon and grapefruit groves of the California Citrus State Historic Park
Start and finish at Arlington Heights Sports Park in Riverside
On-course entertainment and several hydration stops
Fresh orange slices, warm chili and a celebratory beer at the finish line
Start / Finish
Arlington Heights Sports Park, Riverside, California
Arlington Heights Sports Park, Riverside, California
Race Day
What you get
Finisher medal
Finisher t-shirt
High quality technical fabric tee in men's and women's sizes
Age group awards
Entertainment along the course
On the day
Food vendors
Before you enter
Other questions
The event is scheduled for Saturday 9 January 2027 in Riverside, California. Race day timings for each distance are confirmed by the organiser closer to the date.
There is a marathon, a half marathon, a 10K, a 5K and a one mile kids race, so there is a distance for most runners and for families running together.
It is an out-and-back route on paved park paths and roads, described by the organisers as both challenging and scenic. The highlight is the stretch through the orange, lemon and grapefruit groves, which gives the event its distinctive sweet smell.
Race day entry depends on whether places remain, and some years the event sells out in advance. Register early if you have a particular distance in mind and confirm the final entry deadline with the organiser.
January in California's Inland Empire usually brings cool, clear mornings with mild afternoons, though rain is possible. Layers you can shed before the start work well, and the groves offer some shade later in the morning.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Riverside, USA
Saturday, January 9, 2027
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