Calling all Lemonheads!  Come out and join the City of Upland for our 5th Annual Lemon Zest 5K & 1K Dash is the first of our 2026 Healthy Upland 5k Series This is the perfect family-friendly event to celebrate Upland's citrus industry. There's nothing sour about this 5K!

Saturday, March 7
Magnolia Park, Upland

LEMON ZEST 5K RUN ROUTE:
The Lemon Zest will start and finish at Magnolia Park located at 651 W. 15th Street, Upland.

LEMON ZEST 5K RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
Check-In: 6:30 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Start Time: 8:00 a.m. SHARP

LEMON ZEST 1K KID DASH RACE DAY SCHEDULE (9 Years & Younger):
Check-in: 6:30 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
Start Time: 7:30 a.m. SHARP (Starts 30-minutes prior to the 5K)

FEES:
*Run, Don't Walk! The Early Bird Registration applies through midnight February 8
*Online registration is available through Friday, February 28
*PLEASE NOTE:
-Event T-shirts are guaranteed for all registration through midnight, Sunday, January 19.

AWARDS:
*Participation medals provided to all participants.
*Prizes and medals will be awarded to Overall Finisher - Male & Female
*Medals will be provided to 1st Place Finishers in each age category of the 5K Run.

BIB & T-SHIRT EARLY PICK-UP:
*Bibs & T-Shirts will be available for pick-up at the Landecena Community Center located at 1325 San Bernardino Road, Upland on Thursday, March 5, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

REFUND POLICY:
*All entry fees are non-refundable
*The entry fee for this year's event is not transferable to another participant or future events.
*This event will be held rain or shine.

Questions?  Please contact Upland Recreation & Community Services, (909) 204.4590.