San Jose Shamrock Run

Hit the pavement on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in support of children's health and wellness at the 13th Annual Lumentum Heart & Soles Run! All 5K/10K registrations include:

• Short sleeve tech fabric race shirt

• Bib with professional race timing

• Exclusive 2026 finisher's medal

• Fast and scenic course around Santa Clara University

• Post-race refreshments

Founded in 2014, the Lumentum Heart & Soles Run is a 5K/10K race that takes place in the spring of each year. The scenic course circles around the beautiful campus of Santa Clara University and along nearby tree-lined streets. After the race, watch your kids (2-7 years old) in the Kids Run, visit vendor booths, and enjoy the celebratory atmosphere in the finish area.

Your registration supports local nonprofits that provide students with equitable access to exercise, nutrition, and well-being resources. In total, the event has raised nearly $1 million in support of children’s health and wellness. Event proceeds are donated to the following youth organizations:

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley

• Santa Clara County Office of Education

• YMCA of Silicon Valley

Wonfel Aid is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The

organization was established in response to the growing socio-economic challenges facing millions of Ethiopians. Its core focus areas include education, health, agriculture, and emergency assistance. Wonfel Aid provides humanitarian support to communities affected by conflict, displacement, and extreme vulnerability across Ethiopia.

Funds raised from the running event will support:

· Education initiatives for vulnerable children

· Health care and emergency relief for internally displaced individuals

· Assistance for children who have lost their parents

Kids' Dash starts at 9 am

10K starts at 9:15 am

5K run at 9:25 am

Please Note **After careful consideration we have decided to regrettably cancel this years Steps for Strength event scheduled for 5/2/2026. ***

Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) is hosting its second annual Steps for Strength 5K at Campbell Park in Campbell, CA. The event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with a health resource fair, followed by the 5K walk/run at 9:00 a.m. The 3.1-mile loop course is flat and scenic, winding through Campbell Park. Water stations will be available at the start/finish line and halfway point, with public restrooms at the finish. This 5K event will be a professionally timed race.

This family-friendly event features a playground, music, a food truck, face painting, and more fun activities for kids. After the race, enjoy participant medals, the health resource fair, and snacks. All proceeds benefit BAYS and its free programs for young breast cancer survivors.

ABOUT BAYS:

Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting young breast cancer survivors under 45 in the San Francisco Bay Area by providing emotional support and resources for life during and after cancer. Funds raised will help fund free programming offered to members such as: support groups, educational workshops, community meetups, and emergency financial assistance.

MORE INFORMATION

• Create a TEAM with friends, family, or colleagues, or register as an individual to participate in-person or virtually!

• Set a fundraising goal and help BAYS by encouraging your community to sponsor your run—or your team’s run.

• Together, we can raise awareness and support for young adults with breast cancer in the Bay Area. Help spread the word about BAYS and the vital services we offer to those in need.

• Can’t Attend the Steps for Strength on May 2, 2026 ? You can still make a difference by making a donation to BAYS! Click the yellow "Donate" tab at the top to contribute. Any donation, big or small, will be greatly appreciated and go a long way in helping us continue to offer free services to our young breast cancer members.

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

Interested in Volunteering?

We have a variety of roles and skillsets needed for this exciting event! To sign up, use the link in the header.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in Sponsoring?

Become a sponsor and make a lasting impact at this incredible event! We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities for your business or organization. Your support will directly benefit Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) and help provide essential resources for young adults with breast cancer in our community.

• To sponsor, head to the Sponsors tab in the header, complete our or email us at runwithbays@bayareayoungsurvivors.org

• To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to us. We’d love to discuss how we can collaborate for a great cause!

Willow Glen 5K Run/Walk for Education

Willow Glen 5K’s flat and USATF-certified race course starts in San Jose’s Willow Glen downtown and winds through neighborhood streets, with racers cheered on by local businesses and residents.

Racers, families and neighbors are then invited to a post-race festival, awards ceremony and kids’ fun zone. Sponsor booths, pancake breakfast, music, games, massage therapy, and a dedicated kids’ area – all spread out over two areas of the Willow Glen Elementary school campus.

Proceeds from the race go to local elementary school PTAs to fund programs such as: arts, music, science, sports, technology and many more.

If you have any questions, reach out to us at info@wg5k.org

Again, thank you for supporting your community through the Willow Glen 5k!

Meggie Hollywood

Willow Glen 5k Race Director

NEW LOCATION • NEW DATE

Read below to make sure you understand the changes

The Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon (“SVKT”) is one of the country’s largest triathlons specifically for kids aged SIX through SEVENTEEN.

This year, we are moving to a new venue, the beautiful and recently opened Kathleen MacDonald High School. The swim will be in the pool and the run on the track as usual. The bike course will continue to be on closed roads. There should be plenty of parking, the bike course has easy spectator viewing, and the whole event will be more compact.

Because we are in a new venue with a smaller pool, we are cutting out some of the events that have been traditionally held in order to make the event smaller as we gain more experience with this venue.

Triathlon

There are two triathlon events to choose from.

Competitive Triathlon is for kids aged 6 to 15 who are ready to race on their own. It is timed and there will be awards. No parents will be allowed in transition at any time. (We will have transition clinics to teach the kids everything they need to know.) Your child needs to be able to swim across the pool without stopping and without swim aids; no training wheels or balance bikes either.

The Super-Sprint is for kids 11 to 17. Kids 11 to 15 can choose the shorter distances of the traditional event or the longer distances of the Super-Sprint.

Not sure which event to sign up for or if your child is ready for the competitive event? Read this guide.

Non-Competitive and Duathlon Events

There will be no Non-Competitive Events at this race. But Menlo Park and East Bay Kids Triathlons will still have them.

There will be no Duathlon either. There will be a Duathlon at the East Bay Kids Triathlon.

After some experience at this venue, we hope to bring these events back.

NorCal Youth State Series

This event is part of USA Triathlon's Youth State Series. Because there is so much overlap in participants, we will not have the Bay Area Kids Triathlon Series this year. We encourage everyone to participate in the entire state series, including the Sunnyvale Kids Splash and Dash (date TBD) and the Oakland Tri Club's Splash and Dash on October 25th. Series awards will be given out at the OTC Splash and Dash.

Youth Teams and Clinics

There are two youth teams in the area: TCMTriSquad Juniors in Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties and First Youth Triathlon Team (FYTT) in Menlo Park. Both put on clinics and workouts.

In addition, there will be several youth clinics -- especially practice tris and transition practice -- put on by Rolling Stumps Endurance. More details to be announced soon.

NEW DATE • MAY 10, 2026

Give your mom a break - race in the morning, celebrate in the afternoon!

Anyone who identifies as a mother will get a small surprise!