18th Annual Sevathon 2026 - 5K, 10K, Tiny Trots, 1K, Virtual Runs & Yoga

  • Date Sun 20th September 2026
  • Time 8:00AM PDT
  • Location Sunnyvale, California
  • Price $22.20 - $38.10
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km, 1km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of community spirit and fitness at the 18th Annual Sevathon on Sunday, September 20, 2026! Taking place at Baylands Park in Sunnyvale, California, this vibrant event offers a variety of race distances including a challenging 10K, a fun 5K, and even options for the younger ones with Tiny Trots and 1K runs. Plus, for those who prefer to participate from anywhere, virtual runs of 10K and 5K are available too!

Sevathon, rooted in the Sanskrit word "Seva," meaning service, is a unique initiative that unites participants with nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and funds for important causes. Whether you're an experienced runner or just starting your fitness journey, this event promises an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie and excitement. Join us for yoga sessions, competitive races, and the chance to earn medals for your hard work. Don’t miss out on this chance to lace up your running shoes, support a good cause, and celebrate with your community!

Organiser's Description

FROM THE SANSKRIT WORD SEVA MEANING SERVICE, SEVATHON WAS BORN AS AN INDIA COMMUNITY CENTER INITIATIVE. IT IS A PLATFORM DESIGNED TO BRING NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PARTICIPANTS TOGETHER. WHEN PARTICIPANTS REGISTER FOR AN ACTIVITY AT SEVATHON AND SELECT THE NPO THEY WANT TO SUPPORT DURING THEIR REGISTRATION PROCESS, THEY HELP THE NPO FUNDRAISE FOR THEIR CAUSE.

WALKERS, RUNNERS YOGIS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS COME TOGETHER EACH YEAR TO SUPPORT AND RAISE AWARENESS FOR NON PROFIT CAUSES ACROSS THE COMMUNITY.

DONT MISS OUT ON THE THRILLING EXPERIENCE OF PARTICIPATING IN THIS RACE. LACE UP YOUR RUNNING SHOES AND BE PART OF THIS INCREDIBLE EVENT. COME CELEBRATE AND FUNDRAISE WITH US!



[MARK YOUR CALENDARS]

EVENT: 18TH ANNUAL ICC SEVATHON 2026
DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
TIME: 7:00 AM ONWARD
LOCATION: BAYLANDS PARK, SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA
IN-PERSON EVENTS: 10K, 5K, TINY TROTS, 1K, YOGA
VIRTUAL EVENTS: VIRTUAL 10K, VIRTUAL 5K

PRE EVENT PICK UPS
T-SHIRT AND BIB PICK UP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH (3 PM - 7 PM) AND SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH (10 AM - 5 PM) AT THE INDIA COMMUNITY CENTER.

525, LOS COCHES ST, MILPITAS - CA 95035

EVENT DAY PICK UPS
T-SHIRT AND BIB PICK UP IS AVAILABLE ON THE RACE DAY. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY AND HEAD TO THE REGISTRATION BOOTH. KEEP THE QR CODE RECEIVED IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL HANDY. TO AVOID DELAYS IN PARTICIPATING IN YOUR EVENT, PLEASE PLAN FOR PARKING, CHECK-IN, T-SHIRT, AND BIB PICK UP ACCORDINGLY.

[Routes]

10K/5K: HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/6764074784

1K : HTTPS://WWW.MAPMYRUN.COM/ROUTES/VIEW/6764077868


THERE ARE OVERALL WINNER MEDALS IN EACH RACE FOR MEN AND WOMEN. ADDITIONALLY THERE ARE AGE GROUP WINNER MEDALS. TIMING MATS WILL BE PLACED AT THE START/FINISH POINT . MAKE SURE TO CROSS THEM FOR YOUR TIMING ACCURACY ESPECIALLY 10K WHO WILL BE DOING 2 LOOPS AND BE COUNTED FOR AWARDS.



[Want to Volunteer]

SIGN UP HERE [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444ADAA2FABFBCF8-64632967-sevathon#/] TO VOLUNTEER FOR SEVATHON 2026!



UNFORGETTABLE CHALLENGE: PUSH YOUR LIMITS AND CONQUER THE COURSE. WHETHER YOURE A SEASONED ATHLETE OR JUST STARTING YOUR FITNESS JOURNEY, THIS RACE OFFERS A CHALLENGE SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS.

COMMUNITY SPIRIT: JOIN A COMMUNITY OF LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS WHO SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR RUNNING. THE CAMARADERIE AMONG PARTICIPANTS WILL GIVE YOU THE ENERGY AND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE RACE.

PRIZE MEDALS: COMPETE AND RECEIVE MEDALS FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION!



[Virtual Runs]

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO JOIN US AT ICC SEVATHON 2026 ON THE RACE DAY BUT WANT TO SUPPORT A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND ITS CAUSE, YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR THE 10K, OR 5K VIRTUAL RUN.

RUNNERS WILL HAVE FIVE (5) DAYS TO COMPLETE THE VIRTUAL RUN. PICK A DAY BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2026 TO RUN ANYTIME, ANYWHERE.

THE VIRTUAL RUN (5K, 10K) HAS TO BE COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY AND NOT OVER A PERIOD OF DAYS.

PARTICIPANTS WILL TRACK THEIR DISTANCE AND TIME VIA A RUN-TRACKING APP OF THEIR CHOICE, AND SUBMIT PROOF OF THEIR RUN TIME AND DISTANCE VIA SCREENSHOT TO RECEIVE THE T-SHIRT.

EMAIL PROOF OF SUBMISSION TO LAKSHMIR@INDIACC.ORG . SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2026.

T-SHIRTS CAN BE PICKED UP AT ICC (525 LOS COCHES ST, MILPITAS, CA 95035) BY SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2026. PLEASE NOTE, THEY WILL NOT BE SHIPPED. SEE THE 'PRE-EVENT PICK UP' SECTION FOR AVAILABLE PICKUP TIMES BEFORE THE RACE.

REGISTER FOR THE 18TH ANNUAL ICC SEVATHON 2026 SOON. SEE YOU AT THE STARTING LINE!



TO LEARN MORE ABOUT INDIA COMMUNITY CENTER, VISIT INDIACC.ORG [https://www.indiacc.org/]TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ICC SEVATHON, VISIT ICCSEVATHON.ORG [https://iccsevathon.org/]

Races

  • 10k

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM PDT)

    CLOSED
    The 10K route (6.22 mi, 65 ft elevation gain) starts and finishes at Baylands Park and takes runners along the scenic Guadalupe Slough trail, past Calabazas Creek, and around the Baylands wetlands before looping back through the park. The course is flat and paved, ideal for all experience levels. Water stations are positioned along the route. Timing chips will track finish times, and medals are awarded for overall and age group winners. 10K Warm Up begins at 7:40 AM. Please plan sufficient time for parking.
  • 5k

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (8:10AM PDT)

    CLOSED
    The 5K route (3.11 mi, 32 ft elevation gain) starts and finishes at Baylands Park and follows a flat, paved loop along the Guadalupe Slough before winding back through the park trails. The course is beginner-friendly and open to walkers and runners alike. Water stations are available along the route, and medals are awarded for overall and age group winners. 5K Warm Up begins at 7:50 AM. Please plan sufficient time for parking.
  • Tiny Trots - 1K

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (9:00AM PDT)

    CLOSED
    The Tiny Trots 1K is a fun, kid-friendly walk/run held within the grounds of Baylands Park. Designed for young participants, the short course stays within the park's paths so families can cheer from nearby. Face painting and kids' activities are available before the start. All Tiny Trot participants receive a finisher recognition.
  • Virtual 10K Run

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.10

    CLOSED
    This is a virtual participation event. Runners will have five (5) days to complete the challenge. Pick a day between Sep 16th, 2026 - Sep 20th, 2026 to run anytime, anywhere for this Virtual 10K Run (please note the run has to be completed on the same day and not over a period of days). Participants will track their distance and time via a run-tracking app of their choice, and submit proof of their run time and distance via screenshot to receive the t-shirt and finisher's medal. Email proof of submission to Fiza@indiacc.org . Submissions accepted between Sep 16th, 2026 - Sep 21st, 2026. Please note the promo code does not apply to virtual runs.
  • Virtual 5K Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    $32.80

    CLOSED
    This is a virtual participation event. Runners will have five (5) days to complete the challenge. Pick a day between Sep 16th, 2026 - Sep 20th, 2026 to run anytime, anywhere for this Virtual 5K Run (please note the run has to be completed on the same day and not over a period of days). Participants will track their distance and time via a run-tracking app of their choice, and submit proof of their run time and distance via screenshot to receive the t-shirt and finisher's medal. Email proof of submission to fiza@indiacc.org . Submissions accepted between Sep 16th, 2026 - Sep 21st, 2026. Please note the promo code does not apply to virtual runs.
  • Sivananda Yoga Session

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (8:00AM PDT)

    $22.20

    CLOSED

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