
From the Organizer
Welcome to our First Annual Hello Summer Run!
On behalf of the Buhach Colony High School Cross Country team, we sincerely thank you for your support and dedication to helping our program grow stronger.
This event will feature a 5K race with multiple age divisions, giving participants the opportunity to compete for top three medals in their group. In addition, we’re excited to offer a unique competitive heat designed for high school, college, and local elite runners creating a fast-paced and exciting race experience.
Race Schedule:
registration will open up at 6:00 AM
Thunder Heat: 7:30 AM
Kids Race: 8:00 AM
Open 5K: 8:30 AM
Following the races, at 10:00 AM, Buhach Cross Country will host a pop-up vendor event featuring a variety of food vendors for everyone to enjoy.
Age Groups for open 5K:
11–13
14–17
18–29
30–39
40–49
50+
THUNDER HEAT MEDALS ONLY GO TO TOP 3 FINISHERS (NO AGE GROUPS)
VETERANS/ACTIVE DUTY AND STUDENTS GET A $5 DISCOUNT IF SHOWN ID AT REGISTRATION THE DAY OF!
We’re excited to have you join us and look forward to a great day of racing and community!
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Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
99°
Low
61°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
0%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
Population
32,013
as of 2023
Elevation
154 ft
Nearest Airport
MCE
Merced Regional Macready Field · 7 mi
Major Hub
FAT
Fresno Yosemite International Airport · 63 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Hello Summer Run
Jun 13, 2026