TAKEDOWN THE NEW YEAR - 5K RUN/WALK is a running race on January 2, 2027 in Atwater, CA, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
The Boys & Girls Wrestling teams at Buhach Colony HS invite you, your family, and friends to the 2nd annual Takedown the New Year 5K. This fun-filled and competitive event will take place on Satday, January 2, 2027 at Buhach Colony HS in the city of Atwater. Our goal is to raise enough funds to help our young student/athletes purchase new uniforms, warm-ups, wrestling equipment, and cover all tournament-related expenses.
Race Day Schedule:
10:00am-11:30am = Packet pick up and race-day registration
11:30am-11:45am = Kids Race will be 1 lap around the brand new, all-weather Track at BCHS!
12 noon = 5K Run/Walk will be chip-timed by Alpha-Ro Timing (LIVE Results available at RunSignup.com).
Raffle: Stick around for the post-race raffle! Your bib is your ticket to win one of the many raffle prizes (must be present to win).
Finisher's Medals to ALL participants in the Kids Race. Age-Group Medals for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places in the following 5K Run/Walk: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. Pre-purchase an event shirt or hoodie and pick it up on race day!
Cannot attend but would like to support our teams? It's fast and easy! Simply click on the DONATE tab at the top of this page. Become a Team Sponsor of any level: Bronze ($250), Silver ($500), or Gold ($1,000+) and we will display your banner at every home wrestling match and our wrestling room in 2027. Or make an individual donation of any smaller amount and be added to the Team Supporter banner. We THANK YOU in advance for your generosity!
We hope you will join us at the Takedown the New Year 5K...sponsored by our Thunder Boys and Girls Wrestling teams at Buhach Colony HS. And we will see you on January 2nd!
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
53°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Merced, 4 mi from the venue.
Population
32,013
as of 2023
City 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.
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TAKEDOWN THE NEW YEAR - 5K RUN/WALK
Jan 2, 2027