Manda Run
MandaRUN - Sunday, November 22, 2026
MandaRUN Half Marathon & 5K
Presented by the
Loomis Basin Education Foundation
The MandaRUN is presented by The Loomis Basin Education Foundation supporting the Loomis Union School District.
Interested in becoming a title sponsor?
Please reach out to maxkatt13@gmail.com or lbef.toast@gmail.com
for more information.
The Half Marathon enjoys a unique point-to-point scenic route with
gently rolling terrain starting in Auburn at Placer High School and finishing at the
Train Depot in downtown Loomis.
The feedback from previous year's participants has been great.
Many will come back for the route alone.
The Loomis Basin Education Foundation supports the seven schools of the Loomis Union School District
with annual fundraising events.
Thank you to all the participants and supporters of the 18th Annual MandaRUN!
Thank you to Foggy Bay Photos for their fantastic photos of the 2025 MandaRUN!
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MandaRUN 2026
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Loomis Train Depot Plaza • Loomis, CA
Whether you're running your first 5K, chasing a new personal best, or taking on the Half Marathon, we can't wait to see you at the 2026 MandaRUN!
Ready to Run?
Online registration is the easiest way to secure your spot and guarantee your race shirt.
Registration & Entry Fees
All entry fees include online charges and race management fees.
Race By Oct 31st Nov 1st – Race Day Half Marathon $100.02 $110 5K $45.01 $55 Children's 5K $30.01 $30.01 Half Marathon: No race-day registration.
Children's 5K: Available for children 12 & under.Please note: There are no child discounts for Half Marathon registration.
Race-Day Registration
Race-day registration is available for the 5K only.
- Loomis Train Depot Plaza — Race Start/Finish Area
- Late registration opens at 7:30 AM
- Cash, check, and credit cards accepted
- No same-day Half Marathon registration
Race shirts are guaranteed only for participants registered by October 31. For entries received after October 31, shirt styles and sizes will be available while supplies last. Participants registering after October 31 may be directed to pick up their shirt after check-in.
What's Included
Standard Race Entry Includes:
5K
- Technical short-sleeve race shirt
- Chip timing by Capital Race Management
- Age-group awards
- Post-race refreshments
Half Marathon
- Technical long-sleeve race shirt
- Chip timing by Capital Race Management
- Finisher's medal for the first 200 finishers
- Age-group awards
- Post-race refreshments
Age-Group Awards
Awards will be presented to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in both the 5K and Half Marathon.
Age Groups:
- 12 & Under
- 13–19
- 20–29
- 30–39
- 40–49
- 50–59
- 60–69
- 70+
Chip Timing
The 5K and Half Marathon will be professionally chip-timed by Capital Race Management.
For accurate timing, please wear your race bib:
- On the front of your body
- On the outermost layer of clothing
- Throughout the entire event
Registration Confirmation
Participants who register online will receive an automatic email confirmation after completing registration.
Didn't receive your confirmation? Please check your spam or junk folder before contacting the race organizers.
Online Registration Fees
All online registration and credit card processing charges are already included in the prices listed above.
We work hard to keep these additional costs as low as possible so more of your registration dollars can support the MandaRUN and our local community.
Refund & Transfer Policy
All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.
The MandaRUN will take place rain or shine.
Refund insurance may be available for purchase during registration. Please review the registration website for details and eligibility.
Registration Deadlines
Half Marathon
Online registration closes at 3:00 PM PST on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
There is no race-day registration for the Half Marathon.
5K & Children's 5K
Online registration remains open through the posted race-day deadline, with same-day registration available beginning at 7:30 AM on Sunday, November 22, 2026.
Run With Us!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate the community at the 2026 MandaRUN!
We’ll see you at the starting line!
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MandaRUN 2026
Runner Race Day Information
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Loomis Train Depot Plaza • Loomis, CA
Welcome, MandaRUN runners! Everything you need to know for race weekend is below. Please review this information before race day so you know where to check in, where to park, and what to expect on the course.
Race Day Quick Guide
Half Marathon 5K Race Start 8:00 AM 9:00 AM Check-In Opens 6:15 AM 7:30 AM Check-In Location Loomis Train Depot Plaza Loomis Train Depot Plaza Bib Color Green White Race-Day Registration Not available Available
Check-In & Bib Pick-Up
Saturday, November 21
Loomis Ace Paint Store
3701 Taylor Rd., Suite 100
Loomis, CA 9565010:00 AM – 12:30 PM
All participants are welcome to check in and pick up their race materials.
Sunday, November 22
Loomis Train Depot Plaza
3640 Taylor Road
Loomis, CA 95650Half Marathon
Check-in opens: 6:15 AM
Race starts: 8:00 AM5K
Check-in opens: 7:30 AM
Race starts: 9:00 AMPlease arrive early enough to allow time for parking, check-in, and getting to the start line.
Parking
Parking is available at the following locations:
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Loomis Grammar School — Taylor Road & King Road
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Blue Goose Fruit Shed — gravel parking lots
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Unmarked residential streets, where permitted
Important Parking Restrictions
Please DO NOT park:
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In front of the Blue Goose
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At Taylor's Restaurant
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Beside Ace Hardware
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In areas marked "No Parking"
Railroad Right-of-Way — NO PARKING
DO NOT PARK in the area between the railroad tracks and the fence.
Vehicles parked in the railroad right-of-way are subject to immediate towing, a $2,000 fine, and potential vehicle damage if a wide-load train passes through the area.
Please pay close attention to posted parking restrictions at local businesses. Vehicles parked in restricted areas may be towed immediately.
Half Marathon Shuttle
Half Marathon participants may take the shuttle from the Loomis Train Depot to the starting line at Placer High School Stadium.
Shuttle Departure
7:10 AM SHARP
Pick-up location:
Loomis Train Depot
End of Horseshoe Bar Road at Taylor RoadThe shuttle will transport runners to the Half Marathon starting area at Placer High School.
Driving to the Start
If you are NOT taking the shuttle, free parking is available at the Half Marathon starting line in the upper parking lot on Stadium Way above the Placer High School track.
Important: There is no shuttle service back to the starting line after the race.
Plan your transportation accordingly.
Drop Bags
Drop bags may be:
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Checked in near the registration area, or
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Left at the Half Marathon start and transported to the Loomis Train Depot.
Drop bags transported from the start will be available for pickup at the check-in table near the finish area.
Please clearly identify your belongings before leaving them with race staff.
Course Safety
Roads Are Open to Traffic
Roads are NOT closed for the MandaRUN.
Participants will share the road with vehicle traffic and must obey all pedestrian traffic laws.
Please:
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Use caution at all times
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Stay to the shoulder whenever possible
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Follow traffic signals and signs
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Follow directions from race volunteers and law enforcement
Walkers
Traffic will not be held specifically for walkers.
Walkers should proceed through intersections only when it is safe and permitted by traffic signals, signs, volunteers, or law enforcement officers.
After approximately 10:30 AM, traffic will no longer be held. Participants still on the course should use extreme caution when crossing streets and cross only when permitted by traffic signals and signs.
Course Support
Volunteer cyclists will lead the Half Marathon from the start and ride ahead of the first runner to the finish line.
A cyclist will also follow behind the final Half Marathon participant.
Course Information
Half Marathon
Start: Stadium Way, above the Placer High School track in Auburn
Finish: Loomis Train Depot PlazaThe course will be marked with:
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Mile markers
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Directional arrows
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Course volunteers
Half Marathon bib color: Green
Please refer to the Course Maps tab for the complete course map.
5K
The 5K begins at the Loomis Train Depot and follows a loop along Taylor Road and Rippey Road.
Participants will travel out Taylor Road, turn around on Rippey Road after the second Rippey Road intersection, and return to the finish area.
Watch carefully for the turnaround point.
The course will be marked with:
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Mile markers
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Directional arrows
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Course volunteers
5K bib color: White
Please refer to the Course Maps tab for the complete course map.
Strollers
Strollers are welcome!
We love seeing families participate together. Runners and walkers are all welcome.
If you are walking or pushing a stroller, please be courteous to other participants and move toward the side of the course when possible to allow runners to pass safely.
Animals & Pets
Due to insurance requirements, only registered and licensed service animals are permitted on the course.
Aid Stations
Water and Gatorade will be available at designated Aid Stations.
Half Marathon Aid Stations
Aid Stations will be located at approximately:
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Mile 2.5
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Mile 5.5
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Mile 8
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Mile 10
Aid Stations will also have basic first-aid supplies available.
Restrooms
Near Check-In / Finish Area
Restrooms are available south of the Loomis Train Depot and in the nearby parking lot area.
Half Marathon Course
Restrooms will be available at approximately:
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Start: Parking lot on Stadium Way
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Before Mile 2: Mt. Vernon @ Collins Drive
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Approximately Mile 6: Ophir @ Geraldson
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Approximately Mile 8: Newcastle Cemetery — Taylor Road @ Cardoso
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Approximately Mile 10: Just before Valencia Club
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Finish Line: Loomis Train Depot
5K Course
Restrooms will be available at:
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Start/Finish: End of Walnut Street
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Registration area
Post-Race Refreshments
Congratulations on finishing!
Post-race refreshments will be available in the area between the finish line and the Loomis Train Depot.
Grab some refreshments, celebrate your finish, and enjoy the festivities.
First Aid & Emergencies
First Aid will be available at the Loomis Train Depot, with first-aid providers also patrolling the course.
Aid Stations will have basic first-aid kits.
Emergency Services
The Loomis Fire House is located approximately ½ block from the Depot on Horseshoe Bar Road.
For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Awards & Festivities
Awards Ceremony
10:15 AM
In front of the Loomis Train DepotAwards Include
Half Marathon
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Finisher medals for the first 300 Half Marathon finishers
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Male and female age-division awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
5K
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Male and female age-division awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
MandaRUN Mandarin Awards
The 1st-place male and female finisher in each age division will receive a 3–5 lb. bag of mandarins.
Mandarin awards are dependent upon availability of the annual crop.
Music & Festivities
Enjoy music and post-race festivities at the Train Depot.
Music provided by:
Mark Von Thaden of Audio Concepts
Have Fun & Stay Safe
Thank you for being part of the MandaRUN 2026.
Whether you're running, walking, volunteering, cheering on a friend, or bringing the family out for the festivities, we're excited to celebrate with you in Loomis.
Run safe. Have fun. And enjoy the mandarins!
SEE YOU AT THE STARTING LINE!
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Packet pick-up will be available on two dates this year for both 1/2 marathoners and 5K participants:
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 between 10AM-12:30 PM at Loomis Ace Paint Store 3701 Taylor Rd Suite 100, Loomis, CA 95650
- Sunday, November 22, 2026 at check-in the morning of the race starting at 6:15AM at the Loomis Train Depot Plaza at 3640 Taylor Road Loomis, CA 95650.
Those who provided their email address during the registration process will get an email a couple of days before the event with important information and any changes or updates.
Item Pick Up
Items (sweats, extra shoes, etc) placed in registration packet bags may be left at the kiosk near the registration tables and picked up after the race. Please make sure your bag is properly labeled with your bib number and name.
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We appreciate all of our volunteers. We couldn't put on this event without you!
Please click on the link below to view all of our volunteer opportunities! Thank you.
Questions? Please reach out to the volunteer coordinator below.
Volunteer Coordinator: Kendra Mortensen
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Interested in becoming a MandaRUN Sponsor? Click the Button Below
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