Reentry Resource Center’s Rise Up and Run 5K
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From County of Santa Clara Office of Diversion and Reentry Services
- Date Sat 17th October 2026 - Sat 31st October 2026
- Location San Jose, California
Event summary
Join the County of Santa Clara Office of Diversion and Reentry Services for the inspiring "Rise Up and Run 5K" event taking place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in beautiful San Jose, Santa Clara. This exciting 5K run/walk is not just about fitness; it’s a heartfelt initiative aimed at raising funds to support the immediate needs of justice-involved individuals in our community, including essentials like clothing, food, hygiene products, and transportation.
The in-person race kicks off at 9:00 AM at Hellyer County Park, creating a vibrant atmosphere that encourages participants and supporters alike to come together for a worthy cause. For those who prefer a flexible option, a virtual race is available, allowing participants to complete their run or walk at their convenience between October 18 and November 1, 2026. Every runner will receive a commemorative Rise Up and Run race shirt and medal, making this experience both rewarding and memorable.
This event is an incredible opportunity to help individuals reintegrate into the community and overcome the challenges posed by a felony record. By registering, sponsoring a participant, or donating new clothes, you can play a vital role in supporting their journey toward a brighter future
The in-person race kicks off at 9:00 AM at Hellyer County Park, creating a vibrant atmosphere that encourages participants and supporters alike to come together for a worthy cause. For those who prefer a flexible option, a virtual race is available, allowing participants to complete their run or walk at their convenience between October 18 and November 1, 2026. Every runner will receive a commemorative Rise Up and Run race shirt and medal, making this experience both rewarding and memorable.
This event is an incredible opportunity to help individuals reintegrate into the community and overcome the challenges posed by a felony record. By registering, sponsoring a participant, or donating new clothes, you can play a vital role in supporting their journey toward a brighter future
Organiser's Description
The County of Santa Clara Reentry Resource Center and its partners are hosting a 5K run/walk to raise money to support the immediate needs of justice-involved people (clothing, food, hygiene, transportation, etc.). The in-person 5K will take place on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH AT HELLYER COUNTY PARK with a race start time of 9:00AM. Participants who choose the VIRTUAL OPTION can run or walk the race on the day and time of their choice BETWEEN OCTOBER 18, 2025, AND NOVEMBER 1, 2025. Runners will receive a Rise Up and Run race shirt and medal.
PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION WILL BE COMING SOON.
Help support this effort by registering for the race, sponsoring other participants to run or donating to buy new clothes for those reentering our community from jail or prison. Many of these individuals have no clean clothes in which to start their reentry journey.
Here are some ways you can help:
* Register and run the race!
* Sponsor a race registration for an individual or a family.
* Donate monetarily to buy new clothes for individuals released from custody.
* Buy or donate new clothes for reentry clients leaving custody.
Every day at the County of Santa Clara Reentry Resource Center we see clients ready to make dramatic changes in their lives. But having a felony record can be almost as restrictive as being incarcerated. Access to jobs, housing, and other opportunities becomes incredibly limited due to employment and housing restrictions and social stigma.
Yet despite these challenges, we see clients determined to clear those hurdles. They are taking college credit classes, working their way up from minimum wage jobs to management positions and union apprenticeships and some are entering peer mentoring and counseling professions to help those who are following in their footsteps.
You can help support individuals who are just starting this journey to change their lives and share their talents with our community. Each person you help to rise up makes our community stronger.
If you would like more information about the County of Santa Clara Reentry Resource Center, please visit www.sccreentry.org [https://reentry.sccgov.org/home] or email Juan Guevara at juan.guevara@ceo.sccgov.org.
We look forward to partnering with you for social change.
PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION WILL BE COMING SOON.
Help support this effort by registering for the race, sponsoring other participants to run or donating to buy new clothes for those reentering our community from jail or prison. Many of these individuals have no clean clothes in which to start their reentry journey.
Here are some ways you can help:
* Register and run the race!
* Sponsor a race registration for an individual or a family.
* Donate monetarily to buy new clothes for individuals released from custody.
* Buy or donate new clothes for reentry clients leaving custody.
Every day at the County of Santa Clara Reentry Resource Center we see clients ready to make dramatic changes in their lives. But having a felony record can be almost as restrictive as being incarcerated. Access to jobs, housing, and other opportunities becomes incredibly limited due to employment and housing restrictions and social stigma.
Yet despite these challenges, we see clients determined to clear those hurdles. They are taking college credit classes, working their way up from minimum wage jobs to management positions and union apprenticeships and some are entering peer mentoring and counseling professions to help those who are following in their footsteps.
You can help support individuals who are just starting this journey to change their lives and share their talents with our community. Each person you help to rise up makes our community stronger.
If you would like more information about the County of Santa Clara Reentry Resource Center, please visit www.sccreentry.org [https://reentry.sccgov.org/home] or email Juan Guevara at juan.guevara@ceo.sccgov.org.
We look forward to partnering with you for social change.
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