Citrus Heritage Run

The Citrus Heritage Run is a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1-mile kids race on Saturday, January 9, 2027. This unique and “sweet-smelling” course winds through the historic orange groves of the California Citrus State Historic Park in Riverside, CA. As one of the most scenic course routes in Southern California, you will experience breathtaking views of surrounding mountain ranges and skyline as you inhale the smell of sweet citrus and orange blossoms beginning to bloom. This race is truly one-of-a-kind and all race distances sold out in 2026!

This event is a great tune-up race for 2027.We offer high-quality tech-fabric long-sleeve tees, finisher medals and age group awards. Along the course, you will find entertainment (live bands) and several hydration stops. At the finish line, you will be greeted with music by a live band and post-race refreshments which include freshly squeezed orange juice from a local orange grove, as well as warm food, a celebratory beer and hand-crafted mimosas! 

The Citrus Heritage Run is an experience you won’t want to miss!

THE FINISH LINE NEVER SMELLED SWEETER! ​

Help support the most scenic race in SoCal. The event begins at Arlington Heights Sports Park, winds through the palm tree-lined streets of Victoria Avenue, continues through the fragrant groves of the California Citrus State Historic Park, and finishes back at the Sports Park. Runners and attendees are treated to a post-race party that includes a live band, freshly squeezed orange juice, mimosas, beer, and food. ​

Net proceeds from the Citrus Heritage Run go directly back to the Riverside community through a variety of programs. ​

Take a look at the impact of our 2026 event:

$32,500 to 13 local high school cross-country teams ​
$12,500 to youth programs: 100 Mile Club, Girls on the Run, and others ​
$15,000 in scholarships for college-bound high school seniors ​

BE OUR MAIN SQUEEZE! ​ Your sponsorship supports our community efforts and comes with a ton of fresh perks. ​ Partner with the Riverside Road Runners and make the 2027 Citrus Heritage Run our best year yet!!

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS: ​

NAVEL ORANGE | Title Sponsor | $5,000

Five race entries ​
Top-line logo on event t-shirt ​
Prominent logo placement on marketing materials, event banners, and website ​
One year of logo/website placement on CHR site
Two 10' x 10' booth spaces at the event

POMELO | $2,000

Three race entries ​
Large logo on event t-shirt ​
One year of logo/website placement on CHR site
One 10' x10' booth space and banner placement at the event ​

GRAPEFRUIT | $1,500

Two race entries ​
Large logo on event t-shirt ​
Banner placement at the event ​

SATSUMA | $1,000

One race entry ​
Large logo on event t-shirt ​
Banner placement at the event ​

BLOOD ORANGE | $500

Medium logo on event t-shirt ​

Need more information about sponsoring the 2027 Citrus Heritage Run? Contact us via email at riversideroadrunners2010@gmail.com.

Checks should be made payable to the Riverside Road Runners and be mailed to:

Riverside Road Runners
PO Box 21038
Riverside, CA 92516

If you would like to pay by credit card, we can invoice you and sponsorship can be paid via a secure payment site. Processing fees will apply. Just email us at riversideroadrunners2010@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support!

We love our runners! And we love celebrating your success. Each adult finisher will receive a free glass of beer or mimosa.

The Citrus Garden Festival Area is a party for the whole family. Sit back and relax or dance and enjoy! Celebrate in style with:

• Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice – Oranges sponsored by Garcia Produce
• Live Band Entertainment – SouthBound & Company
• Free Food Samples – Sponsored by Del Real Foods
• Celebratory Beer – Sponsored by Carbon Nation Brewing
• Handcrafted Mimosas – Champagne sponsored by San Antonio Winery
  
  
  
  
  

2026 Photos

2025 Photos 

2024 Photos

2023 Photos

2022 Photos 

2020 Photos

2019 Photos

2018 Photos

Where and when is packet pick-up?

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP

Date: Friday, January 8
Time: 12pm- 5pm
Location: Arlington Heights Sports Park
9401 Cleveland Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP

Date: Saturday, January 9
Time: 6 AM onwards
Location: Arlington Heights Sports Park
9401 Cleveland Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503

You may pick up for a friend if you have a copy of their photo I.D.

Where can I park?
We recommend you arrive early and carpool. See additional instructions here.

Half Marathon/10K Parking:

Arlington Heights Sports Park * 9401 Cleveland Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503
Bethel Christian Center * 2425 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92503 (access church parking from Cleveland Avenue)
Hawthorne Elementary School * 2700 Irving Street, Riverside, CA 92503

5K & Kids Run Parking:

Arlington High School * 2951 Jackson Street, Riverside, CA 92503

What time does the race start?

6:30 am Half Marathon Start
7:30 am 10K Start
8:45 am 5K Start
9:45 am 1 Mile Kids Run Start

How do I know if I’m registered?
If you registered online, you’ll receive an email confirmation at the time of registration. You can also check here. If all else fails, you can also email: riversideroadrunners2010@gmail.com to confirm your registration.

Are there discounts for groups?
Yes. To get a group discount, have a designated runner start a group during registration. Select a team name and then have everyone in your group sign up under that team name. Once the group has 5 participants signed up (at any distance), anyone who signs up will get a $5 discount. The first 4 people will then receive $5 refunds to their credit cards. To create a group or search for existing groups, check here.

Who can pick up my packet for me?
If you cannot pick up your race packet, you may have a friend or family member pick it up for you if they have a copy of your photo I.D.

Can I transfer/defer my registration or receive a refund?
Yes, see our transfer/deferral and registration insurance policies here. There are no registration refunds. You can also purchase registration insurance when you register. See details here.

Can I change my registration to another race?
Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your race. You will just pay the difference in fees for an upgrade and there are no refunds for a downgrade. See instructions on how to manage your registration here.

Are there race time limits?
The traffic control will be available for only 4 hour time limit for the half marathon course. You are welcome to finish the race after 4 hours but the normal traffic will resume. We will be there to cheer you finish and welcome you with a medal.

For all other events there will not be a time limit. As always do your best to finish in the most time-efficient manner.

Are there aid/water stations along the route?
Yes, first aid kits are available at water stations along the three courses. Water stations and port-a-potties will be available approximately every two miles. There will also be an electrolyte replacement drink and oranges slices on course.

Do you have special programs for elite runners?
We do not offer an elite athlete program at this time.

Will there be pacers at the event?
Yes, we will have a pace team from Beast Pacing for the following pace times for the half marathon course: 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45 & 3:00.

Are iPODs, iPhones and other personal listening devices permitted?
While we do not feel it is our place to take away your music, we ask that you keep it at a low enough volume so that it doesn’t impair your ability to hear what’s going on around you on the course.

Are there course marshals?
Course marshals will be patrolling and monitoring the course to ensure participant safety, address any concerns, and answer any questions.

Where do event volunteers report?
Volunteers will be notified where to report. There are two locations depending on the volunteer position. Some will report to the Volunteer Booth at Arlington Heights Sports Park and some will report to Hawthorne Elementary School and then be dispatched to the location designated by the Volunteer coordinator or team captain.

Is there a Gear check area? Where is it located?
Yes, we have a Gear Check tent. You can drop off your bags at the Gear Check tent located near the Packet Pick-Up Area and pick them up after the race. Please pick up your belongings by 11AM.

Where is the Post-Race Festival?
The Citrus Garden Festival (post-race festival) will take place at Arlington Heights Sports Park near the finish line. Festivities will begin at 8:00 a.m. and are open to all participants, volunteers, and their guests.

Are there showers or changing rooms at the race?
There are no showers, but there are restrooms available inside Arlington Heights Sports Park.

Can my time at Citrus Heritage Run qualify me for the Boston Marathon?
No.

When do I get my race results?
Results will be posted at the finishing area after the race and on this website. Official results will be posted online at the conclusion of the event.

Awards
All finishers receive a Finisher medal! There will be awards presented in a ceremony to the top 3 female, male and non-binary overall finishers of the Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. Age-group awards will be distributed at the packet pick up tent for the Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. The overall winners will be determined on gun time and the age group winners are determined by chip time. The distribution of age group awards will begin 1/2 hour after the first finishers of each race at the Packet Pickup Tent.

Runners who sign up for 3 consecutive years of the Citrus Heritage Run at any distance are eligible for a Legacy gift. Gifts will be distributed at the Packet Pick Up tent along with age group awards.

Can I exchange my shirt?
All size exchanges (unworn shirts only) must be done post-race and are based on availability.

Are dogs allowed?
No, pets are not allowed on the course at any time. Service animals are allowed.

Are strollers/joggers allowed?
Strollers are allowed on the 5K, 10K and the Half Marathon courses. For the safety of everyone, we do kindly ask for all participants with strollers / joggers to place themselves at the end of the corral start.

Are bikes allowed?
No.

What if my Garmin, iPod, Smart device, is slightly more than the official race distance?
On race day, if the distance shown on your device is greater than the official race distance, it just means you weren’t cutting corners— quite literally. According to the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federation) course measurement guidelines (pg. 20), a road race course is defined by the shortest possible route a runner could take without being disqualified. After the race, if your device shows that you ran a little farther, this just accounts for extra steps you took to run around other participants, obstacles, hit a water stop, port-o-potty or stayed to the middle or outside lane.

What if my Garmin, iPod, Smart device, shows a slightly different time than the official race time?
How accurate your Garmin can be is affected by trees, cloud cover, mountains nearby, etc. so go on your chip time when racing. The main reason your Garmin will register a different time from race time is due to auto pause or signal dropout. If you lose reception time will still move on but your moving time may differ. If you look at your data you will see 3 records of time – Time, Moving Time & Elapsed time.

What if I can’t run the race?
There are no refunds, but we do offer deferrals or transfers and you can purchase registration insurance. See details here.

The option for Gear Check will be available again this year. You can drop off your bags at the Gear Check tent and pick them up after the race. Please make sure to bring your own bag for the gear check. Your bib will include a gear check tab which will be used to identify your bag. Please pick up your belongings by 11AM.

EARLY PACKET PICK UP – FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2027

RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP – SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2027

EARLY Packet Pick-Up

Date: Friday, January 8
Time: 12 PM- 5 PM
Location: Arlington Heights Sports Park
9401 Cleveland Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503

RACE DAY Packet Pick-Up

Date: Saturday, January 9
Time: 6 AM onwards
Location: Arlington Heights Sports Park
9401 Cleveland Avenue
Riverside, CA 92503

You may pick up for a friend if you have a copy of their photo I.D.

*Race day pick up is available free of charge
 

Please arrive 45 mins to 1 hour early to allow yourself enough time to park and reach the start line.
 

Half Marathon & 10K Participants:

Arlington Heights Sports Park (main Lot)
9401 Cleveland Ave. Riverside, CA 92503

Bethel Christian Church
2425 Van Buren Boulevard
Located on the corner of Van Buren and Cleveland. Access the parking lot from Cleveland.

Hawthorne Elementary School
2700 Irving St.
Located on the corner of Irving St. and Victoria Ave. The parking lot is on Irving St. Access the school from Lincoln Avenue between Jackson and Monroe streets.

5K and Kids Fun Run Participants:
Arlington High School
2951 Jackson St
From Arlington Heights Sports Park, take Van Buren Blvd to Lincoln Avenue and turn right. Make a left on Jackson Street and the high school is on the right.
 

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We also have two designated drop-off locations:

Corner of Lincoln Avenue and Gibson Street. This is located one block east of the Lincoln Plaza shopping center on the corner of Van Buren and Lincoln.

Hawthorne Elementary School (2700 Irving St.)

DO NOT GET DROPPED OFF INSIDE THE SPORTS PARK.

2026 Results

2025 Results 

2024 Results

2023 Results

2022 Results

2020 Results

2019 Results

2018 Results

2017 Results

2016 Results

2015 Results

2014 Results - 5K and Half Marathon

2013 Results

6:00 AM Registration/ Packet Pick Up Open / Gear Check Open (Arlington Heights Sports Park - Expo Area)
6:30 AM Half Marathon Starts (Victoria Avenue & Gibson Street)
7:30 AM 10K Starts (Victoria Avenue & Gibson Street)
8:00 AM Food and Beverage Service Opens (Citrus Garden Festival Area)
8:30 AM Age Group Awards Available 30 Minutes After 1ST Finisher (Packet Pick-up Tent)
8:45 AM 5K Starts (Victoria Avenue & Gibson Street)
9:00 AM Awards Ceremony for Overall Top Finishers – Half Marathon and 10K (Citrus Garden Festival Stage)
9:45 AM Kids Fun Run Starts (Victoria Avenue & Gibson Street)
10:00 AM Awards Ceremony for Overall Top Finishers – 5K (Citrus Garden Festival Stage)
12:00 PM EVENT CONCLUDES
 
 
 
 

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
All entry fees are non-refundable under any and all circumstances. This policy applies to all registrants whether you are injured, have an unexpected family/business emergency, have a medical emergency, or anything else.

There are NO exceptions. We do allow deferrals and transfers if all guidelines are met and we also offer registration insurance during signups to protect against unforeseen circumstances. See all guidelines/deadlines below for deferrals and transfers.

Race organizers, in conjunction with public safety officials, reserve the right to cancel the event at any time related to ensuring the safety of participants, spectators, and the community.  In the event of a race cancellation, refunds, credits, or deferrals are NOT guaranteed to participants; however, race organizers will consider the cancellation circumstances and may provide participants with some registration compensation options.

DEFERRAL/ROLLOVER POLICY
To defer/rollover your race entry you must process your request by December 31, 2026. After this deadline notifications will not be valid. Rollover entries are only valid for the following year’s event, i.e., 2027 for 2028. A $25 rollover fee applies until December 31, 2026.

​The defer option can be found by logging on to RunSignUp, navigating to Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Defer Registration located on the top of the page. For help click here.

We do not allow deferrals for the Kids Run or complimentary entries.

​TRANSFER YOUR ENTRY TO ANOTHER PERSON
You can transfer your registration to another participant until December 31, 2026, for an additional $15 processing fee. To transfer to another runner, log on RunSignup and select Profile > Upcoming Events > Manage Registration > Transfer to Another Runner located on the top of the page.

​There are two types of ‘participant to participant’ transfers, “Registration Gifts” and “Registration Transfers”.

“Registration Gifts”, where the registrant gives their registration to another user, does not receive a refund, and the recipient is able to register for free just paying the processing fee.

“Registration Transfers”, where the registrant offers their registration to another user, and upon that user’s paid registration, the original registrant receives a refund minus the processing fee.

For more info click here.

REGISTRATION PROTECTOR
RunSignUp has partnered with RegShield Insurance to provide participants with “Registration Insurance”. RegShield, a FanShield product, is registration protection for event participants who can opt-in to purchase RegShield with one click during checkout while on your website. When participants purchase registrations, they are excited about their upcoming event, but unexpected circumstances can happen. RegShield lends peace of mind by reimbursing the cost of their registration price, should they be unable to attend their event due to several covered reasons including accident, illness and family emergency.

If you have purchased event registration insurance for an event and have a question or claim please contact RegShield as follows:

To manage your policy or file a claim, please visit https://www.fanshield.com/file-a-refund-request.
If you have questions regarding your insurance, please contact FanShield at help@fanshield.com or 844-849-4827 EXT. 1.

Riverside’s Running Series!
Are you up for the challenge?

All participants who finish the Mission Inn Run, the Citrus Heritage Run, and the Palm Desert Half & 5K will complete the challenge and receive a special finishers medal!

You can join at anytime! You can start with the Mission Inn Run, the Citrus Heritage Run or the Palm Desert Half & 5K.

Participants that complete all 3 events in the challenge (in any consecutive order) will receive a special medal. All you need to do is sign up for the races individually and complete all 3 in a row. We keep a finishers list for all events. It really is that simple! What are you waiting for?

Mission Inn Run 
Sunday, October 18, 2026

Half Marathon | 5K | 10K | Kids Run

Citrus Heritage Run 
January 9, 2027

 
Half Marathon | 10K | 5K | Kids Run

Register Today

Palm Desert Half Marathon & 5K 
Date TBD - February 2027

 
Half Marathon | 5K

*Races must be completed consecutively

*Any race distance qualifies you for the series (except Kids Run)

Come Run, Walk and Move with Us! 

The Riverside Road Runners are a running, walking and fitness club. We are a yearlong club that meets on Sunday mornings at 6:30 am at Arlington Heights Sports Park in Riverside for informative talks, announcements and warm-ups, and then off to run or walk. The Riverside Road Runners are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organized under Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). Our annual dues per individual are $35 with discounts for students, couples, and families. We are here to support you in accomplishing your dreams.

The primary purpose of this club is to take people from the community of all levels of experience and together train to complete a marathon. If a marathon or half marathon, 10K or 5K is not on your "bucket list” we still encourage you to come out and enjoy the camaraderie, healthy lifestyle, fun and support of the Riverside Road Runners Club.

For more information visit: RiversideRoadRunners.com

Show Off Your Business or Organization!
 

Fees are as follows:

 $100 for vendors selling products (non-food) or services
 $50 for organizations distributing information only

Be a part of our famous Citrus Garden Festival. Your booth will be inside the festival area with food, drinks and a live band. Please email riversideroadrunners2010@gmail.com for more info.