Foster5K + Kids Dash
F5
From Foster5K
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location San Jose, California
- Price $31.74 - $42.34
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 10th Annual Foster5K + Kids Dash on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in beautiful San Jose, Santa Clara! Organized by Foster5K, this incredible event is not just a race; it's a celebration of community spirit and support for foster children in our area. The Foster5K features a chip-timed race that welcomes walkers, joggers, and runners of all ages. For the little ones, the Kids Dash offers an exciting 700-meter course for ages 6 to 10 and a fun-filled 250-meter dash for children 5 and under. This is all about movement, joy, and participation!
Every step taken during the Foster5K supports Child Advocates of Silicon Valley (CASV) and its Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program, dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable youth. Whether you're racing for a personal best or simply enjoying the day with family and friends, your participation helps lift up foster children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while having a blast—mark your calendars and get ready for a wonderful day of fun and community on May 17th!
Every step taken during the Foster5K supports Child Advocates of Silicon Valley (CASV) and its Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program, dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable youth. Whether you're racing for a personal best or simply enjoying the day with family and friends, your participation helps lift up foster children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference while having a blast—mark your calendars and get ready for a wonderful day of fun and community on May 17th!
Organiser's Description
THE 10TH ANNUAL FOSTER5K + KIDS DASH
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
THE FOSTER5K IS A CORNERSTONE EVENT IN SILICON VALLEY DEDICATED TO CHAMPIONING THE CAUSE OF FOSTER CHILDREN IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY. ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT CHILD ADVOCATES OF SILICON VALLEY (CASV) [https://childadvocatessv.org/about/] AND ITS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAM [https://childadvocatessv.org/casa/], DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EVERLASTING IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE YOUTH.
THE FOSTER5K FEATURES A CHIP-TIMED RACE AND A KIDS DASH, MAKING THE EVENT ENJOYABLE FOR WALKERS, JOGGERS, AND RUNNERS OF ALL AGES. THE KIDS DASH IS A FUN-FILLED EVENT DESIGNED JUST FOR KIDS! THIS UNTIMED FUN RUN FEATURES A 700 METER BIG KIDS DASH FOR YOUTH AGES 6 TO 10 AND A 250 METER LITTLE KIDS DASH FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 AND UNDER. THE KIDS DASH FOCUSES ON FUN, MOVEMENT, AND PARTICIPATION.
WHETHER SPRINTING, JOGGING, OR SKIPPING TO THE FINISH LINE, EVERYONE CAN HAVE A GOOD TIME AND SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY'S FOSTER YOUTH ALONG THE WAY. SEE YOU THERE!
_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]_._
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
THE FOSTER5K IS A CORNERSTONE EVENT IN SILICON VALLEY DEDICATED TO CHAMPIONING THE CAUSE OF FOSTER CHILDREN IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY. ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT CHILD ADVOCATES OF SILICON VALLEY (CASV) [https://childadvocatessv.org/about/] AND ITS COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAM [https://childadvocatessv.org/casa/], DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EVERLASTING IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE YOUTH.
THE FOSTER5K FEATURES A CHIP-TIMED RACE AND A KIDS DASH, MAKING THE EVENT ENJOYABLE FOR WALKERS, JOGGERS, AND RUNNERS OF ALL AGES. THE KIDS DASH IS A FUN-FILLED EVENT DESIGNED JUST FOR KIDS! THIS UNTIMED FUN RUN FEATURES A 700 METER BIG KIDS DASH FOR YOUTH AGES 6 TO 10 AND A 250 METER LITTLE KIDS DASH FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 AND UNDER. THE KIDS DASH FOCUSES ON FUN, MOVEMENT, AND PARTICIPATION.
WHETHER SPRINTING, JOGGING, OR SKIPPING TO THE FINISH LINE, EVERYONE CAN HAVE A GOOD TIME AND SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY'S FOSTER YOUTH ALONG THE WAY. SEE YOU THERE!
_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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In-Person 5K (Includes Bib, Participant Medal, T-Shirt)
Incl. $3.34 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$42.34
OPENS 09 FEB -
Virtual 5K (Includes Bib, Participant Medal, T-Shirt)
Incl. $2.74 Fee & T-Shirt
$31.74
OPENS 09 FEBRun or walk your 5K on Sunday, April, 2 2023. -
Kid's Dash (Includes Bib, Participant Medal, T-Shirt)
Incl. $2.74 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM PDT)
$31.74
OPENS 09 FEB
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