OVERVIEW
Date: Monday, September 7, 2026
Location: Central Park, Corner of 3rd and C Streets, Davis, CA 95616 United States
Distances: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Kids 1/4 Mile Run, Virtual Division
Registration is available here.
EVENT INFORMATION
Start Times
8:00 a.m. – 10K
8:05 a.m. – 5K
8:10 a.m. – 1 Mile
9:30 a.m. – Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run
*Start times are subject to change
Packet Pick-Up
Where – Central Park, Corner of 3rd and C Streets, Davis, CA 95616 United States
Race day- Monday, Sept. 7th – Beginning at 6:30 a.m.
We suggest arriving one hour prior to your race start time to pick up your bib and t-shirt.
Venue Address
Central Park, Corner of 3rd and C Streets, Davis, CA 95616 United States
Parking: Available throughout downtown Davis (no hourly parking enforcement on a holiday)
Course Maps
1 Mile & 1/4 Mile
5K
10K
REGISTRATION
ENTRY FEES
- Entry includes: short sleeved race t-shirt (cotton/polyester blend), race finisher medal, eligibility for age group, overall, and special division awards; post-race refreshments. (Kids Fun Run is not timed; no awards)
- All registration is handled online and entry fees are based on date of entry, distance chosen, and age (discounts for youth)
- Cash will be accepted on race day only.
- Youth Pricing Available: The online registration system will automatically take off the youth discount.
AWARDS, AGE GROUP, & SPECIAL DIVISIONS
Overall Awards
Overall Awards will be presented to the top three finishers per gender in the 5K, 10K, and One Mile. The Kids Run is not timed nor scored.
Overall awards placement will be based on Gun Time.
Age Groups & Special Divisions
All age division awards will be determined based on placement by net (elapsed) time.
Age groups are as follows:
5K: 9 & Under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, …, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
10K: 9 & Under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, …, 70-79, 80+
One Mile: Children: 8 and under, 9-12; Teens: 13-17, Adults 18-39, Masters 40-59, Seniors 60+.
Special Divisions:
Special Divisions are an additional, optional category offered for the 5K and 10K. The top three finishers by gender in each below category will receive an additional award. Those entering a Special Division will still be ranked and eligible for prizes within their age group.
- Adaptive Athlete
- Cancer Survivor
- College Student
- Teacher/Educator & Education Support Staff (current or retired)
- Sacramento County resident
- Solano County resident
- Yolo County resident
Each participant may enter only one special division.
ENTRY RULES
Refund/Cancellation Policy: All entries are NON-REFUNDABLE and are NON-TRANSFERABLE to another event. This event will occur rain or shine.
Transfers to Another Individual: If you wish to transfer your entry to a friend or family member in the case that you become injured or cannot otherwise attend, it MUST be done on or before 11:59 PM on September 4, 2026. There is no fee to transfer to a friend/family member but your request must be completed online through your runsignup account. Doing so via your runsignup account will send an email to your friend, who may then accept the transfer request and provide their information, shirt size and agree to the liability waiver. No phone, fax or in person requests for entry transfers. The person to whom you are transferring your entry must complete the request on or before 11:59 PM on September 5, 2026.
Changing Race Divisions: If you wish to change your race distance, you may do so within your runsignup account. If you have trouble, please email us and we would be happy to help. Note: There are no refunds for those “downgrading” distances.
Course Etiquette: Due to majority of the course being on a bike path we ask participants to be respectful of those around you. We view our course as you would a freeway; slower paced runners on the right to give faster paced runners room to pass on the left.
Dogs: We regret due to insurance policies that pets are not permitted in the event, except for service animals
A Change of Pace is proud to announce our continued relationship with Cancer Champions as our ongoing charitable partner. Cancer Champions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting cancer survivors through custom fitness, nutrition, and mindset programming tailored to the unique needs of those battling or recovering from cancer treatment. Donations to Cancer Champions enable the organization to provide survivors with expert guidance to complement traditional cancer treatment. A Change of Pace and Cancer Champions both believe in the powerful and proven benefits of exercise, and we are very happy to be able to deepen our relationship in the name of health, fitness, and quality of life.
VOLUNTEERS
At A Change of Pace, we consider our volunteers the backbone of each event. From registration and finish line volunteers, to water station and course monitors, each person fulfills a critical role in both the safety and success of the race.
Volunteering at a running event can be fun and intrinsically rewarding while providing the opportunity to be a part of the community and meet new people. There are roles for people of most ages and backgrounds and no experience is necessary!
For the Davis Labor Day Run, we have volunteer opportunities available for those looking to:
- Volunteer and give back to the local community
- Fulfill required community service hours (school, sorority, etc.)
- Participate in our popular “Race for Free” Race Voucher Program to promote volunteerism
- Fundraise for a non-profit, youth organization, sports team or club, or other charitable organization
Individuals can sign up to volunteer here. To sign up as a group, or for questions, please contact Maya Miramontes.
Vouchers
Our popular Race Voucher Program provides the opportunity to volunteer and then subsequently participate in one of our events at no charge. This program was set up several years ago for two reasons: (1) to encourage runners and walkers to volunteer at running races, and (2) to ensure that we provide people facing financial hardship an avenue to participate in running and walking events without paying the entry fee.
Race vouchers (provided as unique coupon codes) are only available for certain volunteer tasks and space is limited. Be sure to check that the assignment you are signing up for is marked as “Voucher Eligible.” People volunteering in the early morning on race day, for assignments such as site set-up or registration, may use their voucher to participate in the event on the same day at the conclusion of their shift (if desired). Vouchers will be valid for all A Change of Pace events in the same calendar year from the date of that event onward, unless otherwise stated. Your voucher will list the eligible races. Vouchers are transferable and you may gift yours to another person.
Please note that people participating in our Race for Free Voucher Program cannot simultaneously participate in another volunteer program, such as fundraising.
Questions? Please contact Maya Miramontes
Fundraising
A Change of Pace provides opportunities throughout the year for fundraising to local organizations. This is a popular program with youth groups, youth sports teams, collegiate sports clubs, and non-profit organizations. By volunteering at the Davis Labor Day Run, your members can support their local running community and raise money for your cause at the same time. Donations from A Change of Pace to your organization are based upon the number of volunteers and the timeframe of your group’s commitment to help at the event.
Fundraising groups must be ten people or more to participate in the program. Space and funds are limited for each event, so please sign up early. For more information or to sign up, please contact Maya Miramontes.
SPONSORSHIP/VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
Depending on your specific needs, we have several marketing and advertising opportunities that can be customizable to enable your business to become seen on a local/regional level.
Booth/Vendor Opportunities
BOOTH/VENDOR SPACE.
Booth/vendor space is available at every event we produce. Each space includes a 10’x10’ space enabling you showcase your product/service to the entire field of athletes.
Sponsorship
Supporting our event as a sponsor is simple and flexible. Whether you are looking to increase brand awareness, showcase a product, engage directly with participants, or support a meaningful community tradition, we can customize opportunities that align with your goals and budget. From local businesses to regional and national brands, sponsorship provides an easy and impactful way to connect with thousands of active individuals throughout the community.
Sponsorship Benefits
- Direct exposure to thousands of runners, walkers, spectators, and volunteers
- Association with a positive, healthy, family-friendly community event
- Strong brand visibility before, during, and after race day
- Opportunities for on-site engagement, product sampling, and activations
- Inclusion in digital marketing campaigns, social media, email outreach, and event promotions
- Connection with loyal participants who support businesses that support local events
- Repeated brand impressions through training groups, participant sharing, and community engagement
- Alignment with an authentic grassroots tradition that builds long-term community goodwill
More than advertising, sponsorship positions your business as a supporter of health, wellness, and local community experiences that participants remember and return to year after year.
To help align with your marketing goals and budget, we offer a variety of sponsorship levels, with many opportunities that can also be customized to fit your company’s specific needs and objectives.
For additional information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dave Miramontes at davem@changeofpace.com.
