Rotary Mission 10 Race
San Juan Bautista, CA
- Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 5K, Kids Run
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
The Rotary Mission 10 Race is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hollister and all proceeds go to benefit local scholarships and charities. San Juan Bautista is a small California Mission town just off Hwy 101 appoximately 50 miles south of San Jose. The four races: 1/2 marathon, 10 miler, … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Jan 31):
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| H (°F) | 75 | 54 | 61 | 58 | 58 |
| L (°F) | 44 | 40 | 49 | 30 | 35 |
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Small Town Event
This is a very small race that starts and ends at Mission San Juan Bautista. In the past four years (2022-2025) it has received a dozen or so more half … MORE
This is a very small race that starts and ends at Mission San Juan Bautista. In the past four years (2022-2025) it has received a dozen or so more half marathoners each year, so that is a good sign that it is being recognized for being a good quality event – 160 or so half marathoners in 2025.
This race is about 95% completely out and back. You start at the Mission, run along farmland roads, then up some pretty significant hills to a turnaround and then run your way back (and those hills become nice to fly down!). There is about 500′ elevation gain total in the course.
I’ve participated in this event 3X (2023-2025) and each year the medal has gotten slightly better! This year’s was quite nice. Decent quality long sleeve tech shirt offered each year, also.
My only “complaint” about this race would be the post race food. Bring your own! Since all proceeds go to benefit local scholarships and charities and they provide a great medal and shirt, I guess they skimp somewhere… every year it’s always been banana halves and some orange slices. That’s fine with me, I’d rather have the nice medal. 🙂
All in all I would recommend this race if you want a half to do in late January when there are not many options in California, for a good price, and offering some good, challenging hills to conquer.
Small town charm
The Rotary Mission 10 races start and end at the mission in San Juan Bautista, CA. Packet pickup is race morning, and parking is along the local streets. The race … MORE
The Rotary Mission 10 races start and end at the mission in San Juan Bautista, CA. Packet pickup is race morning, and parking is along the local streets. The race is mostly out and back, with some challenging hills along the way.
The 2024 edition was not as BOP friendly as past years. The aid stations were no longer manned, but most still had water in cups available. The race shirt is a long sleeve tech tee, and this wear was the 40th anniversary.
If you like smaller races, I recommend this one.
Beautiful Scenery along the way!
Bring the family! This race features great scenery and can be enjoyed by the whole family. San Juan Bautista is a great place to explore after the race. Fun family … MORE
Bring the family! This race features great scenery and can be enjoyed by the whole family. San Juan Bautista is a great place to explore after the race. Fun family event.