Below are some frequently asked questions:
Q: Where is the race located?
A: 2700 Camino Ramon in San Ramon, BR2700, across from City Center Bishop Ranch. DO NOT go to Iron Horse Middle School!
Q: Are dogs allowed?
A: No, please leave your pooches at home.
Q: Are strollers allowed?
A: Yes, but please line up at the back of the group
Q: Where do I park?
A: Parking for all events is at 2633 Camino Ramon (Bishop Ranch 3) across from the Expo for Education. Parking can ONLY be accessed from northbound Camino Ramon. Turn onto Camino Ramon from Bollinger. Note: Camino Ramon will be closed from the North at Norris Canyon.
Q: Where do I pick up my bib and T-shirt?
A: Bibs and t-shirts can be picked up at the following times and locations:
October 7, 4:30pm - 6:30pm at Fieldwork Brewing (6000 Bollinger Canyon Rd)
October 8, 9am - 3pm at the Expo for Education (2700 Camino Ramon)
*October 9, 7am - 12pm at the Expo for Education (2700 Camino Ramon)
*NOTE: 10K bibs not picked up by October 8 at 3pm will be available at Charlotte Wood Middle School before the start of the run. You will need to pick up your shirt after the race.
Q: Can I register for any events on Saturday and Sunday?
A: Yes, onsite registration is available, credit cards will be accepted. It’s simpler to just register at home or on your mobile device from the Expo. We will have a terminal to allow you to sign up at the Expo.
Q: What time does the 10K race start?
A: 10K starts at 8am at Charlotte Wood Middle School. 10K participants should park at Bishop Ranch 3 and board one of the 3 shuttle buses, starting at 6:45am. There are NO return shuttles to Charlotte Wood MS after the event if you choose to park at Charlotte Wood and run to San Ramon, you will be on your own for finding transportation back to Charlotte Wood MS.
Q: Is there a bag check?
A: No, please leave items in your car when you park at Bishop Ranch 3 prior to the 10K or 5K
Q: What time does the 5K start?
A: 5K starts at 8:30am
Q: Do I need to be registered to participate?
A: Yes! All participants must register and wear a bib to be on the course.
Q: Can my child participate in the 5K or 10K alone?
A: No! All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Q: Will there be bathrooms?
A: Yes! There will be toilets located:
At Charlotte Wood Middle School at the start of the 10K race
At the finish at the Expo at 2700 Camino Ramon
Q: Are there cash prizes for top finishers?
A: No, there are no prizes for finishers
Q: How will I get my time?
A: Our timer has a webpage to view your results: 2022 RFE Race Results
Q: I can’t make the run, can I request a refund?
A: No, but we thank you for your donation
Q: I cannot attend the event, but can I still support the Run for Education?
A: Yes, you can sign up to be a Virtual Runner and your registration is a donation.
Q: I could not pick up my shirt during the weekend, how can I pick it up?
A: You may pick up your shirt on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 3-5:30pm at the SRVEF Office, 968 Blemer Road in Danville
Following two years of virtual runs, the biggest family event of the year is returning to San Ramon Valley with a weekend of in-person events. The 39th edition of the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation’s annual Run for Education will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Families are also encouraged to attend the Expo for Education, kicking off Saturday, October 8. A Friendship Run event for students with special needs as well as a Mini Run for children under six will also take place on Saturday. Once again this year’s event will be featured in the heart of Bishop Ranch next to San Ramon’s City Center.
The Run for Education is a tradition in the San Ramon Valley spanning 39 years and is the primary fundraising activity for the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation (SRVEF), a non-profit organization that supports and promotes education in partnership with the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. The only event in the San Ramon Valley that includes participants, volunteers and spectators from all 36 San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) schools, representing the communities of Alamo, Danville and San Ramon, the Run for Education is also the largest run that supports education in Northern California.