St. Edward 5K Walk & Run

🏃‍♀️ EVENT OVERVIEW

Bring your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and pets and join us for St. Edward School’s 2nd Annual 5K Walk/Run Event! Start a team, join an existing team, or participate as an individual.

🌳 COURSE DESCRIPTION

• Scenic Trail: Run through a scenic 5K trail circling Quarry Lakes Park.
• Non-Certified Course: Please note that the course is not USATF certified. The distance has been measured and is approximate.
• Access Rules: No bikes or skateboards are allowed on the course. Walkers follow the same course as runners.
• Timing: This is a non-competitive Walk/Run event: however, you are welcome to use your own timer to assess your speed.

🎉 CELEBRATION

After crossing the finish line, join us for a celebratory picnic with music, silent auction, and raffle. If you pre-ordered lunch, it will be ready and waiting for your appetite!

💰 SUPPORTING EDUCATION

All proceeds from this 5K will support the ongoing operations and maintenance of St. Edward School that make quality education possible. St Edward School is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 94-1535363). All donations to St Edward School are tax-deductible.

🗓️ SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM: Check-in. Bib & T-shirt pickup. Walk-in registrations will be allowed.
• 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM: Welcome Speeches, Sponsor Acknowledgement.
• 8:00 AM: RACE STARTS!
• 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Walkathon finisher acknowledgements and medal distribution, Purchase raffle tickets, Silent auction available, Pre-ordered food available for pickup, Mr. Softee on site for purchase.
• 12:00 PM: Celebration with music, silent auction, and raffle ticket sales!
• 12:30 PM: Raffle winners announced.
• 3:00 PM: EVENT WRAP UP!

🗺️ GETTING THERE

From I-880 in Fremont, take the Decoto Road exit east and proceed to Paseo Padre Parkway. Turn right on Paseo Padre, then left on Isherwood Way. Proceed to the park entrance on the right.

From Mission Blvd (Hwy. 238) in Fremont, turn south on Nursery Ave. (away from the hills) and right (west) on Niles Blvd. Turn left on Osprey Drive and left on Quarry Lakes Drive. Proceed to the park entrance on the left.

More details about Quarry Lakes Regional Park, including a park map can be found here.

🅿️ PARKING

There are plenty of parking spots at the park. There is a parking fee at this park so please be prepared with payment. Please review park details at the site: https://www.ebparks.org/parks/quarry-lakes.

The St Edward School 5K Registration desk is located in the Ensenada South Picnic Area and there is a parking lot close to it. However, if the lot is full, there is additional parking close to Niles Beach.

NOTE: due to the high traffic that will be expected, please plan ahead to come early.

Register early to receive a free parking pass! The pass will be included in your pre-race packet, which can be picked up at Billy Roy's on Wednesday, April 11th from 5 PM to 9 PM, or after school on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, three days prior to the race.

Anyone registering after the early registration period or unable to pick up their pre-race packets will need to pay for parking at the gate, no reimbursements for parking will be made.

📦 RACE PACKET PICKUP

April 11, 2025 between 5 PM - 9 PM we will have a kick-off meeting pre-race day to pick up any last minute race packets at Billy Roy’s (3909 Thornton Ave, Fremont, CA 94536). Come join us if you have questions.

Your race packet will include:

• Race Bib
• Safety pins to attach the bib to your clothing
• Commemorative Shirt
• Food Ticket for those who pre-ordered
• Columbia Employee Invitation Pass to the Columbia Employee store

Please present a copy of your order confirmation and an ID at the registration desk to pick up your bibs. You may also pick up bibs for another participant, but please make sure you present their order confirmation. You will be responsible for getting the bibs to the participant.

🏞️ COURSE DETAILS

• The 5K course runs through the packed gravel trails circling through Quarry Lakes Park. Please note that the course is not USATF certified.
• The distance has been measured and is approximate.
• Please make sure your bib number is clearly displayed on your chest before arriving at the assembly area near the start line.
• The start waves will take place from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM with short gaps in between to allow the course ahead to clear, meaning walkers & runners have plenty of space along the course.
• If you cannot join an earlier start wave, you can always join a later start wave.
• No bikes or skateboards are allowed on the course.
• Walkers follow the same course as runners.
• Please stay on the trails: taking shortcuts can be dangerous and cause erosion.
• We encourage you to wear proper walking/running shoes and dress in layers.
• Keep the park beautiful, leave no trace except your footprints.
• Please dispose of water bottles, cups and other waste at garbage bins throughout the trail.
• All dogs must be on a leash and with their owners at all times for the safety of all participants. Please remember to pick up after your dog.

🚰 OTHER AMENITIES

• Water stations will be located close to every mile marker.
• First aid will be available at every Water station and also at the Registration/Check-in desk.
• The park has several restrooms that will be available for your use.

🏅 FINISHER MEDALS

Your finisher medals can be picked up after the race at the designated finish line table.

We cannot guarantee medals for registrations made after April 05, 2025.

🎟️ SILENT AUCTION AND RAFFLE BASKET PRIZE

Annual St. Edward Walk / Run Event will hold a silent auction and raffle draw for baskets and will be held after the race. Raffle basket ticket holders need not be present to win. If the raffle winner is not present, they will be notified via email and phone call within the week after the 5K.

❓ ANY QUESTIONS ON THE DAY OF RACE

Please note this is our first ever 5K and is mostly volunteer run. It is our goal to ensure that you have a wonderful walkathon experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please do reach out to one of our volunteers and they will be happy to assist you.

We really appreciate your patience, kindness, and cooperation during the entire event.

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