Pleasanton Run for Education

📅 Event Date

The Pleasanton Run for Education is an event designed for the entire community. 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). 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
• NOTE: Late starts are not permitted as roadways must reopen to traffic promptly. Please arrive at the start/finish area at least one hour early to ensure you do not miss the start.

🎽 Entry Includes

• ENTRY INCLUDES: Race entry includes a short sleeve cotton t-shirt (option to upgrade to a moisture-wicking t-shirt), 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+. Age divisions for the 10K will be 11 and Under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
• Awards: The top three finishers per gender (male, female, nonbinary) will be awarded a medal to commemorate their top finish in their age division. Age group awards will be based on net (elapsed) time. Overall winners (top finisher per gender across the finish line) will be recognized based on Gun Time.
• NOTE: The 2 Mile will not be timed and no awards will be presented.

👶 Kids' Challenge

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

👩‍🏫 PUSD Employees

• REDUCED-RATE ENTRY: All staff employed by the PUSD are offered a reduced-rate entry.
• ID BADGE: Those registering with PUSD pricing ("PUSD 5K," "PUSD 10K," or "PUSD 2 Mile" categories) must show their PUSD ID Badge at Packet Pick Up to receive bib and t-shirt.
• REQUEST: We kindly ask all PUSD employees to register before 4/20 if possible, for a smoother registration process for everyone.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• PICK UP DATE: 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: Race day pick up will also be available from 6:30 am onwards, near the finish line at Alameda County Fairgrounds.
• ARRIVAL: Plan on arriving at registration at least an hour early if picking up your bib (or registering) on event day (allow additional time for parking).
• ID: ID is not required to pick up packets and you may pick up for friends or family.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

View answers to commonly asked questions on our website here.