The Daffodil race has been a staple for the Nevada County community for many, many years. Offering a 5K and a 10K, the routes travel through the quaint little town of Penn Valley and across the green rolling hills on country roads. The 5K travels along the edge of Western Gateway Park, past the dog park, and finally to the park and ride for a quick turnaround for a return to the finish. The 10K begins the same as the 5K, but will take a detour through the park before heading to the park and ride. During the return, the 10K turns right and weaves through the rural countryside of Penn Valley before racing back to the finish.
Penn Valley is known for its daffodils and green grass, and if the timing is right, runners will get to see both. April lends towards cooler temps, so runners can experience energy from the springtime air and community. How could anyone say no?
The Penn Valley Chamber will be serving a pancake breakfast for a small cost and the Penn Valley Lions will be the course marshals on the road. Sierra TrailBlazers are organizing and handling entries, bibs, t-shirts, and awards for the day. A wonderful community project to help all of you get out to have a wonderful spring running experience.
ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 8, Thursday, AT 9 P.M. IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE GET YOUR ENTRIES DONE TODAY!
Apr 11, 2027
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
Apr 11, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
Apr 11, 2027
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:15
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Penn Valley.
Learn more about the host city, Penn Valley.
Penn Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Nevada County, California. The population was 1,593 at the 2020 census, down from 1,621 at the 2010 census. The large Lake Wildwood master-planned community, although a separate CDP, has a Penn Valley postal address, and is sometimes considered part of the general Penn Valley community.
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