Foster5K + Kids Dash
From Child Advocates of Silicon Valley
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location San Jose, California
- Price $63.54
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 10th Annual Foster5K + Kids Dash on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Martial Cottle Park in San Jose, Santa Clara! This uplifting event, organized by Child Advocates of Silicon Valley, celebrates a decade of community impact while raising vital funds to support foster youth who have faced trauma. Lace up your running shoes for the chip-timed 5K run/walk, which is perfect for participants of all ages and abilities, or let the little ones join in the fun with our exciting Kids Dash featuring categories for both "Big Kids" (ages 6-10) and "Little Kids" (ages 5 and under). Every step taken at this event helps provide crucial resources and advocates for our community's most vulnerable youth. Whether you sprint, jog, or skip, remember that you're running for their future. Join us and stand for change—together, we can make a difference in the lives of foster children!
Organiser's Description
THE 10TH ANNUAL FOSTER5K + KIDS DASH
RUN FOR HOPE. STAND FOR CHANGE.
The 10th Annual Foster5K celebrates a decade of community impact. Amidst a critical funding crisis, your participation in our 5K ensures that we can continue providing advocates for foster youth who have experienced trauma. On Sunday, May 17, 2026, we gather at Martial Cottle Park to turn steps into hope. Race proceeds support Child Advocates of Silicon Valley [https://childadvocatessv.org/about/] (CASV) and its Court Appointed Special Advocate [https://childadvocatessv.org/casa/] (CASA) Program, dedicated to providing everlasting impact on our community's most vulnerable youth.
WAYS TO MOVE:
5K Run/Walk: A chip-timed , USATF Certified 5K Course for all ages and abilities at Martial Cottle Park.
Kids Dash: Featuring a "Big Kids Dash" (ages 610) and a "Little Kids Dash" (ages 5 and under). All Dashers get a goodie bag at the finish line!
WHETHER YOU SPRINT, JOG, OR SKIP, YOU ARE RUNNING FOR THEIR FUTURE. JOIN US AND STAND FOR CHANGE!
_ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT CHILD ADVOCATES OF SILICON VALLEY, AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT SERVING OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE YOUTH - FOSTER CHILDREN AGED BIRTH TO 21 YEARS OLD WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE, NEGLECT AND/OR ABANDONMENT. TOGETHER WE CAN HELP LIFT UP OUR FOSTER CHILDREN. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO HELP A CHILD IN FOSTER CARE AT _CHILDADVOCATESSV.ORG [http://www.childadvocatessv.org]_.___
RUN FOR HOPE. STAND FOR CHANGE.
The 10th Annual Foster5K celebrates a decade of community impact. Amidst a critical funding crisis, your participation in our 5K ensures that we can continue providing advocates for foster youth who have experienced trauma. On Sunday, May 17, 2026, we gather at Martial Cottle Park to turn steps into hope. Race proceeds support Child Advocates of Silicon Valley [https://childadvocatessv.org/about/] (CASV) and its Court Appointed Special Advocate [https://childadvocatessv.org/casa/] (CASA) Program, dedicated to providing everlasting impact on our community's most vulnerable youth.
WAYS TO MOVE:
5K Run/Walk: A chip-timed , USATF Certified 5K Course for all ages and abilities at Martial Cottle Park.
Kids Dash: Featuring a "Big Kids Dash" (ages 610) and a "Little Kids Dash" (ages 5 and under). All Dashers get a goodie bag at the finish line!
WHETHER YOU SPRINT, JOG, OR SKIP, YOU ARE RUNNING FOR THEIR FUTURE. JOIN US AND STAND FOR CHANGE!
_ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT CHILD ADVOCATES OF SILICON VALLEY, AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT SERVING OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE YOUTH - FOSTER CHILDREN AGED BIRTH TO 21 YEARS OLD WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE, NEGLECT AND/OR ABANDONMENT. TOGETHER WE CAN HELP LIFT UP OUR FOSTER CHILDREN. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO HELP A CHILD IN FOSTER CARE AT _CHILDADVOCATESSV.ORG [http://www.childadvocatessv.org]_.___
Races
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10th Annual Foster5K + Kids Dash Presented by Rubrik
Incl. $4.54 Fee & Race Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$63.54
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5283 Snell Ave, San Jose, 95136, CA, United States
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