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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: enjoy our kids’ zone, inflatable games, face painter, SRVFPD fire engine, SRPD patrol car, exhibitor booths, and more!
Last year, California High Marching Ensemble, Diablo Vista Middle School Jazz Band, Los Cerros Middle School Jazz Band, Monte Vista High School Barber Shop, Pine Valley Cheer, and Stone Valley Middle School Jazz Band kept us moving and grooving on the 5K and 10K 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
| 8:15 AM | 10K | Charlotte Wood Middle School |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Expo for Education | Iron Horse Middle School |
| 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Kids’ Zone | Iron Horse Middle School |
| 8:30 AM | 5K and 1.5M | Iron Horse Middle School |
| 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Face Painting | Iron Horse Middle School |
| 9:45 AM | Friendship Run | Iron Horse Middle School |
| 10:15 AM | Mini Run (phased start with heats) | Iron Horse Middle School |
| 11:00 AM | Recognition Ceremony + Drawings (must be present to win) | Iron Horse Middle School |
Packet Pickups
Get your bibs and shirts at these dates and times
October 7
Hazy Barbecue, 3-6pm
15% of food and drink sales donated to SRVEF (takeout included) – use code SRVEF when ordering
October 10
Sports Basement, 10am-4pm
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.
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)
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
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
Platinum Sponsors
Kids’ Zone Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Copper Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Parking & Shuttle
Parking
Parking for ALL events is at 2633 Camino Ramon (Bishop Ranch 3).
10K Shuttle
The 10K starts at 8:15am at Charlotte Wood Middle School. 10K participants should park at Bishop Ranch 3 and board one of the 2 shuttle buses, starting at 6:45am. Last shuttle leaves at approximately 7:30am. 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.
