
From the Organizer
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, our community race is perfect for everyone. Choose between a 5K or 10K route and help support local youth sports programs at Portales Rec Center.
By participating, you'll not only challenge yourself but also make a meaningful difference in our community's youth athletics.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
94°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Portales, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
12,023
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
CVN
Clovis Municipal Airport · 23 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Snap Fitness 5k/10k Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
12
Days to train
Coming Up
Noah's Seventh Annual Color Run
89 miles away
Miles for Merrick
112 miles away
4th Annual Paint the Downtown 5K
89 miles away
Willie McCool Memorial Half-Marathon, 5K & 10K
94 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Snap Fitness 5k/10k Fun Run
Jun 20, 2026