Pacifica Foothills Trail Run

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

The Wolfpack Regional Modern Pentathlon is an all-day event in which participants have an opportunity to compete in all five disciplines of the Olympic sport of Modern Pentathlon as it will be featured at the LA 2028 Games. These sports include ninja obstacle course racing, fencing, swimming, and laser-run (running and laser pistol shooting).

Competition Venues:

Obstacle Course Race: Ninja Republic in San Mateo, CA

All Other Events: Sequoia High School in Redwood City, CA

Schedule:

8:00 am - 11:00 am: Obstacle Course Race at Ninja Republic

11:30 am - 2:30 pm: Fencing at Sequoia High School Main Gym

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Swimming at Sequoia High School Pool

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Laser-Run at Sequoia High School Stadium

This event is suitable for people of all genders, abilities, and ages (7+). No previous experience is needed.

For purposes of division assignment, the age of an athlete is their age as of December 31, 2026.

For youth athletes, the 2026 Wolfpack Regional Modern Pentathlon will serve as a selection competition for Team USA for the 2026 UIPM Youth and Junior World Championships. Participants will gain valuable experience for the 2026 USAPM National Championships, which will be held in the Fall (location and date TBD).

Please contact Coach Kirt at [email protected] for more information.

Running strong for 100 years!

The Statuto Race commemorates the creation of the first Italian Constitution (Statuto Albertino) and is a running tradition in San Francisco going back more than 100 years. Join us in 2025 for the 105th running of this iconic race!

Celebrate post-race with brunch!

Following the race, join us for brunch in the SFIAC Ballroom! Runners/walkers and guests welcome. $43.40 per adult. Kids 5-18 years are $22.20 per person (no charge for kids under age 5). You can purchase brunch tickets during registration or on the Store page in the menu bar above. NOTE: For 2026 the bottomless mimosa portion will not be offered, but a cash bar will be available.

First Responders Cup!

This is an opportunity to bring the Italian community together with the City and County of San Francisco's Public Safety & First Responder families while enjoying a little friendly competition. A trophy will be awarded to the first place First Responders finisher. First responders in agencies outside of SF are welcome to participate and should contact us at [email protected] to be added to the list of teams.

Awards!

• For the 8K run, trophies will be awarded to the first overall male runner, first overall female runner, the first overall SFIAC dues-paying club member, and first overall first responder.

• For the 8K run, medals will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the following age groups (male and female divisions): 19 and under, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 - 74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-90.

On Juneteenth, we remember resilience, honor progress, and run toward a brighter future.

Join the Juneteenth Day Run — an event that celebrates freedom, community, and the unbreakable human spirit.

Let’s make every mile matter.

Overview:

Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.

This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.

All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!

There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!

When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey.

Timing:

• Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.

• No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!

What You Get (Swag Bag):

• Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)

• Finisher's Towel or Giveaway

• Finisher's Medal!

• Digital Training Pack

• Online Results & Certificate of Completion

• Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs

• We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more.

Packet Pickup:

No hassle of picking up packets required!

-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)

• Race bibs are provided on race day

When will I get my Swag?

You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.

Race Updates:

We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.

Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)

Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!

Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: [email protected])

(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)

Wave A: 7:30AM

Wave B: 8:00AM

Wave C: 8:30AM

Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave)

Are there any other Questions we missed?

https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/

Virtual Run Option:

• Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run.

Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to [email protected] to receive your medal!

Race Bundle:

Sign-up for more races and get a discount!

Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:

If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business!

https://www.thebestraces.com/events

Team Glo Volunteers:

If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/

Be part of the Journey!

Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com

Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)