Horseshoe Lake Trail Run

2026 - event is happening on a Thursday afternoon

No race day registration available

The Splash and Dash Race is an aquathon consisting of a 1.5km (1-mile) swim and a 5km (3.2-mile) run.

It is a fun, community-focused, grassroots event. There are timing chips; the transition is not fenced in with guards; and spectators, kids, and dogs are encouraged. The swim is in Stevens Creek Reservoir, right outside of Cupertino, CA. The run is on the Stevens Creek Canyon park trails. It is a great way to get intense training in two disciplines or to get open-water swimming practice.

The Menlo Park Kids Triathlon (“MPKT”) is a triathlon specifically for kids ages from 4 to 17 years old. A triathlon is a race that consists of a combination of three sports: swimming, cycling, and running. The kids start the race with swimming at the Burgess Pool in waves (triathlon speak for groups) of 20 to 25 kids. From the swim, they run to the transition area to put on their helmets, shoes, and anything else they need. They then mount their bikes and head out to the bike course. When the kids are done with the bike, they head back to transition to put their bike away, and head to run round Burgess Park. They finish the race in the park by crossing through the finishing chute!

Description

Join Us in the Pursuit of a Cure at the Lookin' For A Cure Palo Alto 5K!

Every year, Lookin' For A Cure 5k events light up cities across the United States. These events are not just about running, they are about igniting awareness, and unity in the fight against Ocular Melanoma. By participating, you're not only support groundbreaking research but also bringing together individuals affected by Ocular Melanoma.We are Lookin' For a Cure" in Palo Alto. Join A Cure in Sight on Saturday July 11th, 7AM-11AM at: 2452 Watson Ct. Palo Alto, CA US 94020. Help raise awareness and support the fight against Ocular Melanoma, the most common eye cancer in adults in the United States.

A Partnership for Progress

A Cure In Sight collaborates with leading research facilities and dedicated physicians that specialize in Ocular Melanoma treatment. Together, we channel the net proceeds from these events into ongoing research projects and patient support programs. Your involvement directly contributes to advancing the quest for a cure. Walk shoulder-to-shoulder with Ocular Melanoma survivors, their families, and the medical professionals who care for them at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University School of Medicine.

All ages are welcome to attend. Come run, walk, or stay in one place and play games at the Fourth Annual Lookin' for a Cure 5K at Stanford, hosted by A Cure in Sight and the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford. Set up your team, invite your friends and family, start your fundraiser and you are off to the finish line. Proceeds from this event will support the Stanford Ocular Oncology Program. Stanford is a national leader in providing state-of-the-art care for ocular melanoma patients of all ages and has pioneered groundbreaking research advances. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD, MHS, professor of ophthalmology who anchors the ocular tumor service at Stanford is also working hard at Stanford to bring this event to fruition.

The race also aims to spread the word about the importance of early detection by getting regular dilated eye exams. Ocular melanoma makes up approximately 5 percent of melanomas in the United States. It is estimated that between 6-8 people per million will be diagnosed annually in the Western world.

Read more about the work Stanford is doing around ocular melanoma here.

Event Details

Packet pick up will be held at Road Runner Sports San Carlos located at: 1125 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070. Details will be available soon.

Race Swag

• Guaranteed T-shirt, If Registered by June 27th.

• Finisher Medal

• Food & Drink

• Course Aid Station

• Commemorative Race Bib

• Free Downloadable Photos

• Official Finishers Time With Age Group Placements

Race day schedule

• Registration 7 AM

• Race start 8 AM

• Announcements Awards 9:30 am

Free parking is available in the Byers Eye Institute parking lot on the corner of Embarcadero Rd. and Bayshore Rd.

Bay Area Running Camp

2026 Summer Trails / XC Session

Next year begins here!

The Bay Area Running Camp is BACK with a full week, FIVE day summer day camp session,

Monday - Friday, August 3-7 (8:30am-12pm).

Kick start your fall competitive season with some running on beautiful Portola Valley trails, along with tips and skills to help prepare you for the 2026-27 competitive year, and the chance to hear from college and post-collegiate runners and coaches on their experiences.

Our goal is to equip 6th-12th graders with information and inspiration to help you take ownership over your running journey. Space is limited, so sign up today.

Thank you to HOKA for again serving as our official apparel partner in 2026!

Financial assistance available. We hope to see you at camp in August!

REGISTER NOW for EARLY BIRD PRICING!