Pleasanton Run for Education

📅 Event Date

April 27, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Community Focus: The Pleasanton Run for Education presented by Workday is an event designed for the entire community.
• Distances Offered: The 13th Annual event will offers four distances: a 2 Mile, a 5K (3.1 mile) Run or Walk, 10K (6.2 Mile) Run or Walk, and a Kids' 1/4 Mile Challenge (3-10 years).
• Accessibility: The 2 Mile, 5K and 10K are stroller and walker-friendly events. (Note: 10K entrants have 1 hour 45 minutes to complete the course).

📍 Race Information

• Date: April 27, 2025
• Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA 94566
• Start Times:
  • 10K - 7:50am
  • 5K/2 Mile - 8:00am
  • Kids Challenge - 9:15am
• Arrival: Please arrive at the start/finish area at least one hour early to ensure you do not miss the start. Allow additional time for parking and security entrance.

🎽 Entry Includes

• Included Items: Race entry includes a short sleeve performance blend t-shirt (cotton/polyester blend), race timing (5K/10K), commemorative bib number, eligibility for age group and overall awards (5K/10K), finisher medal, and post-race refreshments.
• Age Divisions: Age divisions for awards for the 5K will be: 7 and Under, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
• Upgrade Options: Option to upgrade to a technical race t-shirt (100% polyester) available in men's and women's sizing for $8.00. One may opt-out of the t-shirt and save $5.00.
• Medals: The top three finishers per gender (male, female, nonbinary) will be awarded a medal to commemorate their top finish in their age division.

🏫 5K School Division

• New Division: New for 2025: In the 5K, we are offering a School Division for current K-12 PUSD students.
• Eligibility: This division is open to any student currently attending a PUSD school in-person in grades K-12.
• Registration: There is no fee to enter the School Division and you may do so during the registration process.
• Awards: A prize will be awarded to the top student by gender from each school.

👶 Kids' Challenge Entry

The Kids' Challenge is a 1/4 mile fun run (no times or places kept) for children ages 3 to 10. Entry includes a short sleeve t-shirt, commemorative bib number, finisher medal, and post-race refreshments. Start Time: 9:15 am.

👩‍🏫 Pleasanton Unified School District Employees

All staff employed by the PUSD are offered a reduced-rate entry. Those registering with PUSD pricing must show their PUSD ID Badge at Packet Pick Up to receive bib and t-shirt.

📦 Packet Pick Up

Race packet pick up will be held on Saturday, April 26th at Amador Valley High School from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Race day pick up will also be available from 6:30 am onwards, near the finish line at Alameda County Fairgrounds.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

• Are dogs permitted? Dogs are not permitted on the Alameda County Fairgrounds property, with an exception only for service dogs.
• Can I push my infant in a stroller in the 5K? Yes.
• Do I need to register to run alongside my 9-year-old? Yes, all participants on the 2 Mile, 5K, and 10K courses must be officially registered.
• Are race entries refundable? All entries are non-refundable.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Pleasanton Run for Education.