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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.
Have you ever wondered how you would do if everyone ran just the Rockaway 5K (and ½ the people didn't go off and do the 12K?). THIS is the chance to find out on one of the most scenic runs of the year. Start off running south along Rockaway beach, then up the switchbacks, followed by a ¼ mile grade to a long downhill to run along Linda Mar Beach before the turnaround. Then it's back up and over, to a fast, flat finish.
Event details and schedule
Course starts and finishes at the parking lot located at Dondee and San Marlo Ways, Pacifica. Parking available at the start with overflow parking available in the nearby Rockaway Beach area.
Race day check-in begins at 8am and the race will start at 9am. Finisher ribbons to all runners and place ribbons to Top 5 M/F/NB runners.
Race is held rain or shine and we regret no refunds.
For more information, including a detailed course map, please visit our website at www.dseunners.com or contact us at [email protected].
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!
Experience the towering redwoods, lush ferns, and beautiful trails through Huddart Park, King's Mountain and Bear Gulch.
(Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)
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.