Haunted Hills 5K & 10K Redwood City

San Mateo PAL in collaboration with Stride for Awareness present:

PAL's 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run and Wellness Fair

Join us May 30, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - Noon at Coyote Point Recreation Area in San Mateo. This day is dedicated to supporting health and mental wellness, encouraging community partnerships and educating about diverse resources.

5K Run/Walk (Participation Fee)

Start the day with a 5K Run or Walk through Coyote Point Park. Strollers and dogs are welcome with mindfulness to other participants. Race t-shirt and finishers medal included in registration.

10K Run (Participation Fee)

Kick-off the day with a 10K Run through Coyote Point Park. (10K for runners only). Race t-shirt and finishers medal included in registration.

Stay after the 5K and 10K to attend our FREE Wellness Fair at Coyote Point Recreation Area starting at 8:00 a.m.

When registering for the 5K or 10K, you don't need to register for the Wellness Fair. This is included in your ticket purchase.

Wellness Fair (Complimentary)

Join San Mateo PAL for the Wellness Fair at Coyote Point Recreation Area starting at 8:00 am. This fair features community, health and wellness vendors.

The Wellness Fair is FREE to all event attendees!

Start/Join a Team for the 5K or 10K Events!

*Prize Opportunity! The Team Lead with the highest team participation on event day will win an exclusive prize.

Create a Race Group/Team

During registration, you will be asked the question: "Would you like to join or create a Group/Team?" Select “Yes.”

Choose a Group Type:

Friends and Family

Team Building

Student/Youth Groups

Come up with a Group Name. Some ideas could be:

Wellness Warriors

Advocates for Awareness

Not Fast, Just Furious

Run Like the Winded

Students for Mental Health

Sole Mates

Complete registration. Your group is now active!

Join a Group

Method 1

During registration, you will be asked the question: "Would you like to join or create a Group/Team?" Select “Yes.”

Choose the Group Name you would like to join.

Method 2

On the event page, navigate to the menu tab labeled “More.” Select “Group/Teams.”

You will see a list of active groups. If you see the name of the group you want to join, click the green “Join” button. You will then be asked to register for the race to join the group.

This a community event that brings us together to support and raise awareness about the importance of health and mental well-being.

Join us on this empowering day because you and your mental health matter!

THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS

Inspiring Hope:

Peninsula Health Care District | San Mateo County Parks

Strengthening Communities:

A Runners MInd | Bella Nails | Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos, LLP | McDonald's San Mateo | Timeless Estate Planning

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY VENDORS

Allcove | Bay Area Fit Fest | Peninsula Health Care District | San Mateo PAL | Squeeze | Stride for Awareness | SM Parks and Recreation | Stretchy

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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.

Register for the 2026 Belmont Water Dog Run

2-legged events:

Every participant in the 5k, 10k, 1 mile Kids' run, and the Virtual Run/Walk will receive a 2025 Belmont Water Dog Run race shirt and medal. A 10% discount will be applied when 4 or more runners register through the same transaction. Registrants will have the option of opting out of receiving the shirt and/or medal during the registration process. A $5 discount will be applied to the registration for each shirt or medal declined (e.g. $10 max discount).

4-legged event:

Dogs who participate in the FIDO mile will receive a Belmont Water Dog Run bandana. One owner per dog. Additional family members who wish to walk with their dog must register separately. (Note: No dogs are allowed in the 5k, 10k or the 1 mile kids' fun run).

Parent escorts (1 mi kids run)

Parents who wish to escort their registered child in the Kids' 1 mile event must register in the Parent Escort sub-event. Shirts and medals are not included for escorts. The race is not liable for any individuals on the course who are not registered with the event.