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2026 Run For Education
October 11, 2026
Come for the Run, Stay for the Fun
Join the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation’s 43rd Run for Education on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Walk or run with friends, family, neighbors, teammates, and colleagues in support of our schools. Come for The Run and stay for the fun: more than 50 exhibitors will offer information on local businesses and programs, free samples and giveaways, and interactive activities. Kids activities include games, face painting, crafts, and more. A fire truck and patrol car will be there, as well as an Oakland Ballers player signing autographs!
California High Marching Ensemble, Diablo Vista Middle School Jazz Band, and Stone Valley Middle School Jazz Band will also be on the 5K/10K course to keep us moving and grooving from start to finish.
The Run for Education is a community tradition in the San Ramon Valley spanning more than 40 years. By participating, you are helping fund STEAM grants and innovative programs across our 35 San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) public schools representing the communities of Alamo, Danville, and San Ramon. The Run for Education is the largest run that supports education in Northern California.
What’s New
1.5 mile walk/run (untimed)
Start at the same time and place as the 5K, but complete a shorter course.
School & Group Costume Contest!
Gather your friends, classmates, teammates, or club members and show off your creativity!
Contest Categories
🏆 Best School Spirit
Awarded to the school group that best demonstrates school pride, enthusiasm, and creativity.
👨👩👧 Best Community Group
Awarded to the non-school group that shows outstanding creativity and group participation.
Eligibility
- Participants must be registered for the Run for Education.
- Groups must consist of 4 or more people.
- Group members should wear coordinated costumes, matching outfits, themed attire, or school spirit wear.
Judging Criteria
- Creativity and originality
- Group coordination
- School spirit or community pride
- Enthusiasm
Judging Time & Location
📍 Expo Stage
🕚 Approximately 11:00 am, just before the Recognition Ceremony
To be eligible, groups must be present at the Expo Stage prior to judging.
Important Notes
- Costumes must be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages.
- Costumes must not interfere with participant safety or the event experience.
Fastest SRVUSD staff 5K and 10K finisher awards
Bragging rights for winners and their schools awarded and announced at the Recognition Ceremony.
Location: Iron Horse Middle School
12601 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon
Our 5K, 1.5 Mile, Mini Run, and Friendship Run will begin and end at Iron Horse Middle School. Our 10K will continue to begin at Charlotte Wood Middle School in Danville and will now end at Iron Horse Middle School.
Run for Education Photo Gallery
Event Info
Schedule of Events
| 6:45 AM – 7:45 AM | 10K Shuttles | Bishop Ranch 3 |
| 8:00 AM | 10K Welcome and National Anthem | Charlotte Wood Middle School |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Expo | Iron Horse Middle School |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Kids’ Zone presented by Discover San Ramon | Iron Horse Middle School |
| 8:05 AM | 5K and 1.5M Warm-up by BFT | 5K/1.5M Start Line in front of Iron Horse Middle School |
| 8:15 AM | 5K and 1.5M Welcome and National Anthem | 5K/1.5M Start Line in front of Iron Horse Middle School |
| 8:15 AM | 10K presented by Workday | Charlotte Wood Middle School |
| 8:30 AM | 5K and 1.5M | 5K/1.5M Start Line in front of Iron Horse Middle School |
| 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Face Painting | Iron Horse Middle School Expo |
| 9:45 AM | Friendship Run | Iron Horse Middle School Track |
| 10:15 AM | Mini Run (phased start with heats) | Iron Horse Middle School Track |
| 11:00 AM | Costume Contest Judging, Recognition Ceremony + Drawings (must be present to win) | Iron Horse Middle School Expo Stage |
Packet Pickups
Get your bibs and shirts at these dates and times
October 7
Hazy Barbecue, 3-6 pm
15% of food and drink sales donated to SRVEF (takeout included) – use code SRVEF when ordering
October 10
Sports Basement, 10 am – 4 pm
Enjoy 20% off all in-store purchases
Event Details
5K
Starts and finishes in San Ramon
Sign up and enjoy these perks:
Shirt
Medal
Finish line expo
Chip-timed results
1.5 Mile
Start at the same time and place as the 5K, but complete a shorter course
Sign up and enjoy these perks:
Shirt
Medal
Finish line expo
10K
Starts in Danville and finishes in San Ramon
Sign up and enjoy these perks:
Shirt
Medal
Finish line expo
Chip-timed results
Mini Run
for our youngest athletes ages 2 – 6
Get your mini superhero ready to join the fun. This event is appropriate for “mini runners” ages 2-6. All participants will receive a shirt, cape, medal, and post-race treat. Come early to enjoy the Kids’ Zone and the Expo for Education. Course length: approximately 135-300 yards depending on age.
Event location: Iron Horse Middle School track
Friendship Run
for our athletes with special needs
Join us for this remarkable event for our athletes with special needs and their supporters. Participants can walk, roll, or run with a friend or caregiver and will receive a shirt, cape, medal, and post-race treat. One friend/caregiver for each participant may register for free. Course length: approximately 300 yards
Event location: Iron Horse Middle School track
Virtual Run
Support the Run for Education and your school even if you can’t make it on Race Day
A 100% donation
(shirt and medal not included)
What’s Included?
Gather the Crew!
Get your Sunday steps in with your friends, family, neighbors, teammates, and clubs! Participating together is a fun, healthy way to promote your group and build community while raising money for public education. Select the group you’re participating with during registration.
GROUP PERKS
Groups of 10 or more signed up for the 5K, 1.5 Mile, or 10K by September 30 enjoy:
- A hospitality tent at our Expo – a perfect meeting spot for your group*
- Shout outs of your group here on our website, in our newsletter, and at our Expo
* Available to the first 8 community groups to qualify and sign up
BURN Tri-Valley Running Club, Girl Scouts, and Kids’ Country at the 40th Run for Education
Training Opportunities
SRVUSD Family Training Run on Thursday, September 10 at 5:45 pm @ Sports Basement San Ramon
Never done a 5K? No problem! We’ll get you ready with this FREE, relaxed training run designed specifically for SRVUSD families. No prior experience needed. Meet in front of Sports Basement San Ramon and we’ll head out on the Iron Horse Trail. Enjoy snacks, drinks, and a drawing! PLUS, the school with the biggest turnout will receive a $250 gift card from Sports Basement!
Why Do You Run for Education?
Why do you Run for Education? Share your story with us on Instagram or Facebook and tag @srvef for a chance to be featured on our social media and to inspire others to join! Use the hashtag #SRVEFRun2026.
Auction for Education Sponsor
10K Sponsor
Titanium Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Kids’ Zone Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
David & May Behring
Ed & Kathy Chiverton
Bronze Sponsors
The McKae Family
Gary Sloan
Glen Weber
Copper Sponsors
Dany Gregory
Clay Jackson & Family
Mile Marker Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Claes Elfving
Jack Graham
Colette Lay
Norbert Walz
Frequently Asked Questions:
HOW MUCH?
All 10K, 5K, 1.5M, Mini Run, and Friendship Run participants must be registered. For participants’ safety, bibs must be worn on the front of their shirts while on the course. Only those with bibs are allowed on the course.
Participants 18 and under will receive a $5.00 discount for 1.5M, 5K and 10K events.
5% discount for registrations of 4 or more at the same time.
WHEN DOES THE COURSE CLOSE?
In the interest of safety, and to allow streets to reopen as scheduled, the Run for Education 10K/5K/1.5M course will remain open until 10:30 am. Those participants who are on the course after 10:30 am should be aware that water stations and other course amenities may not be available, and participants on the parts of the course staged on streets may be asked to move to the sidewalks. Follow the rules of the road and use crosswalks.
Portions of the course travel on streets. Please stay alert and watch for cars. Drivers may be on the road, entering/exiting driveways, or approaching intersections. Follow course monitor instructions and give vehicles plenty of space.
CAN A SIBLING OR ADULT RUN WITH A MINI RUNNER?
Only those with a Mini Run bib will be allowed on the Mini Run course. Two-year-old and three-year-old participants may be accompanied by one parent/guardian.
T-SHIRTS?
Of Course! Mini, Friendship, 1.5M, 5K & 10K registration includes a shirt and a souvenir medal. We encourage you to sign up by September 15 and pick up your shirt early at one of our pre-race packet pickups for the best chance of receiving the shirt size and type you would like.
Virtual Runners may optionally order a shirt.
FOOD OPTIONS?
Hungry after running?
- Don’t forget to have a breakfast burrito waiting for you at the Expo by pre-ordering one (while supplies last).
- Cool off with a refreshing cup of frozen yogurt and boba – available for sale from Menchie’s.
FUNDRAISING?
Every registration automatically generates a fundraising page.
By sharing their personal page with their family and friends, every participant can use their fundraising page to raise money that directly support their school.
All revenue raised via personal fundraising pages will be split as follows:
- 70% of Net donations will be returned to the school of choice
- 30% of Net donations will be used by SRVEF to fund district initiatives
Note: Donation processing fees are subtracted from total donations for the purpose of calculating revenue sharing.
All funds raised on fundraising team pledge pages not affiliated with SRVUSD schools will be considered donations to SRVEF. SRVEF funds District-wide initiatives that benefit all students.
WHERE WILL THE MONEY GO?
ARE DOGS ALLOWED?
ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED?
Yes, strollers and physical assistance devices are allowed on the course, but please start behind the runners.
Please leave manual or electric scooters, roller skates, skateboards, and bikes at home.
IS THERE A BAG CHECK?
RESULTS?
The 5K and 10K will both be timed. After the race, results for the 5K/10K can be obtained by scanning the QR code on the front of a 5K or 10K race bib with a cell phone camera.
WHAT IF IT RAINS ON THE DAY OF THE RUN?
The event will take place rain or shine! We do not offer refunds in the event of inclement weather.
I CAN NO LONGER ATTEND DUE TO WORK/OTHER COMMITMENTS/BECAUSE I’M SICK. CAN I REQUEST A REFUND?
We’re so sorry that you won’t be able to join us. Registration fees and donations are non-refundable. However, if you would like to participate virtually, we’re happy to accommodate that change.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are an essential part of making the Run for Education safe and successful and we need hundreds of volunteers to help make this annual event a success. We have positions for Middle School and High School age students. We also have positions that are specifically for adults. To register as a volunteer, click here.
Where to Report on Race Day
- DANVILLE positions – Report directly to Charlotte Wood Middle School (600 El Capitan Drive, Danville). Look for the “Volunteer check-in table”. One of the coordinators will give you a volunteer shirt and any supplies you might need and then send you to your assigned location.
- SAN RAMON positions – Report to Iron Horse Middle School (12601 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon). Look for the “Volunteer check-in table”. One of the coordinators will give you a volunteer shirt and any supplies you might need and then send you to your assigned location.
If you volunteered for more than one position or more than one day, we ask that you check in for each of your positions.
Parking and Traffic on Race Day
Give yourself plenty of time to drive to the event and park. On Sunday, many roads start to close in anticipation of the event. You can park at 2633 Camino Ramon Bishop Ranch (BR) 3 or any other public lot in the area. Some lots will remain closed until after the last runners leave, so please plan your morning carefully.
Parking & Shuttle
Parking
Parking for ALL events is at 2633 Camino Ramon (Bishop Ranch 3).
10K Shuttle
The 10K starts at 8:15 am at Charlotte Wood Middle School. 10K participants should park at Bishop Ranch 3 and board one of the 2 shuttle buses, starting at 6:45 am. Last shuttle leaves at approximately 7:45 am. 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.
Course Maps
