6 running events in Los Gatos, California

We're ready for some ShamRockin' and Runnin' this St. Patrick's Day! The Happy Go Lucky Virtual 5K/10K is the perfect way to get your "Paddy" started before the shenanigans begin! Sign up for the Happy Go Lucky 5K/10K, complete it anytime and anywhere, and help give back to a great cause! Every entry gets you a custom high-quality shirt that is sure to be your new favorite, a cool finisher medal, along with a donation to Feeding America in order to help during these unprecedented times. Be Happy Go Lucky and Shake Your Shamrocks!

TO JOIN:

• Register for the Happy Go Lucky Virtual 5K/10K before March 17th, 2026.

• Complete a 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) at your convenience any time anywhere (no deadline)!

• Celebrate your accomplishment by sharing on social media! #HappyGoLucky5K10K #IRun4Movement

Join us at Vasona Lake Park in Los Gatos for the JW House Hope Run, a 5K and 10K supporting families in medical crisis run by the JW House Student Board. Both races begin at 9:00 AM at the Pier Parking Lot and follow a scenic course along the lake and the surrounding park trails. We are open to all runners, walkers, and teams! The course is fully accessible and stroller-friendly, perfect for all families and participants of all levels of experience. All proceeds benefit JW House and help keep families together during medical emergencies.

This is a series of Saturday training sessions focusing on three of the five disciplines of Modern Pentathlon: laser-run (running and laser pistol shooting), and ninja warrior training. Fencing will also be offered separately (for a $25 drop-in fee) at Bay Area Fencing Club on Saturday mornings.

Schedule:

11:00 am - 12:30 pm: ($25 drop-in fee) Fencing Training at Bay Area Fencing Club (15445 Los Gatos Blvd.; Los Gatos, CA 95032);

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Laser-Run Training at Raymond J. Fisher Middle School;

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Ninja Training at Black Urban Barn (148 E. Virginia St. #2; San Jose CA 95112).

The laser-run training will be coached by Coach Kirt or Coach Pablo, both of whom are certified USA Triathlon Associate Coaches and former U.S. Olympic Trials competitors.

The ninja warrior training at Black Urban Barn will be coached by Earl Hooks, four-time competitor on the American Ninja Warrior television show. Participants will receive group coaching from Earl, focusing on strength, flexibility, and other exercises that are needed to master the standard Modern Pentathlon obstacles.

This is a Union Middle School Music Boosters fundraiser event raising money for the music program.

NOTES: Balzer Field off of Miles Ave and University in Los Gatos, only has 110 marked parking stalls. Please carpool as you can and/or park up on University Ave. Watch out; there are Residential Permit only parking on the residential streets nearby.

Only the first 300 people around the race turn-around at the top of the course will get wrist bands.

Only the first 300 finishers ( with wrist band from top of course ), will get commemorative medals.

1st, 2nd & 3rd place medals for first finishers for Men, Women, Bos and Girls ( under 18 )

Only those registered by March 15th, 2026, will be guaranteed a T-shirt. We will order many extras, but sizes may be limited.

Om Run was launched in 2009 to bring the Bay Area Chinmaya Mission Family together. It is a fun filled day of outdoor activities for people of all ages. Om Run hosts more than 2000 people annually. It is the largest community building event organized by CMSJ. Om Run has evolved into a unique running event, in that, the focus is on community building with attractions such as pony rides, inflatable games, music and food along with a 5K, 10K and a 1/2 marathon race. Beautiful Vasona Park has breathtaking vistas and has hosted Om Run for the past several years.