Saturday, April 27 is Family Day with a 5k and 2 Kids Races and the opening of our two-day Race SLO Festival featuring loads of FREE activities and live music. Strollers, walkers, runners and families are welcome! Vendors, healthy food and free yoga will get you inspired to live your best life. Benefiting Jack’s Helping Hand.
The SLO Half Marathon’s 5K Run / Walk is a two loop course that starts near the Half Marathon Finish Line arch at the Madonna Inn. 5K participants will be on the paved bike path and on roadway within the Madonna Inn property. There will be one aid station with water and sports drinks on the course. This spectator friendly finish line is at the base of the majestic Cerro San Luis and the iconic Madonna Inn. Celebrate your victory at the Race SLO Festival within walking distance of your finish line.
The 5K race starts at 8:45 a.m. Walkers, joggers and strollers are welcome but must line up at the back of the race and stay to the right on the course to allow competitive runners clearance.
KIDS’ RACES
KIDS 1-MILE
Our Kid’s 1-Mile race is a great starter race for children and adults alike, whether they run or walk, everyone is sure to have a great time!
The 1-Mile run is the first race on Saturday to kick off the Race SLO Festival with much excitement! The race starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Madonna Inn.
Participants will run along the inner road at the Inn, around the Expo Center, past the horses in pasture, and finish along the bike path to the finish line, the same one that the half marathoners and marathoners will take on Sunday! Parents are welcome to run along with their children and strollers are welcome! Walkers are welcome! Your child will receive an official bib number and a cotton t-shirt for their efforts (Limited number of registrations).
CHILDREN’S QUARTER MILE
Our Children’s Quarter Mile Dash is a great way for your child, 6-years and under, to participate and experience the joy of running with their peers.
The run starts at 9:45 a.m. near the tennis courts at the Madonna Inn. Your children will run along the bike path and end at the official finish line of the marathon and half marathon. Parents are welcome to run along with their children and strollers are welcome! Your child can feel the excitement of a race as people line the bike path and cheer them to the finish. They will receive an official bib number and a cotton t-shirt for their efforts.