Saratoga Education Foundation 5k Fun Run
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Past event
9:00 AM PST
Saratoga, California
$16.90–$48.70 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community spirit at the Saratoga Education Foundation 5K Fun Run, happening on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in the beautiful Saratoga area of Santa Clara! This vibrant event invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in an energizing 5K race starting at 9 AM, followed by a delightful Kids Dash for little ones aged 5 and under at 10:15 AM.
Join friends and family as you race through the charming neighborhood streets and come together to support a wonderful cause that enriches the educational experiences of local students. After the race, enjoy a fantastic array of post-race activities, including delicious food trucks, awards, raffles, and fun games for everyone! Remember, parking will be available at West Valley College, so make sure to plan your arrival accordingly. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have fun, get active, and make a positive impact in your community!
Join friends and family as you race through the charming neighborhood streets and come together to support a wonderful cause that enriches the educational experiences of local students. After the race, enjoy a fantastic array of post-race activities, including delicious food trucks, awards, raffles, and fun games for everyone! Remember, parking will be available at West Valley College, so make sure to plan your arrival accordingly. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have fun, get active, and make a positive impact in your community!
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Races
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Kids Dash
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed10:30 AM PST
$16.90
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5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM PST
$48.70
Organiser's description
SEF 5K FUN RUN 2026
Sunday November 1, 2026 - 5K RACE START AT 9AM (Kids Dash race start at 10:15am)
The Saratoga Education Foundation is excited to announce our fifth annual 5K Fun Run and Walk. Lace up your sneakers on Sunday, November 1, 2026, and join us for a morning of fitness and fun, all while supporting a great cause!
Race your friends and family through neighborhood streets then stay for post-race activities, including food trucks, awards, raffles, games, and a special Kids Dash for children 5 and under.
PARKING is available at WEST VALLEY COLLEGE, PARKING LOT 3. West Valley College is across the street from Redwood Middle School. Please use cross walks when crossing from West Valley College to the race starting line at Redwood Middle School. There will not be parking available at Redwood Middle School due to the race route.
EARLY BIB AND T-SHIRT PICK-UP will take place on Saturday October 31 from 9am - 11am at the Redwood Middle School front parking lot on Fruitvale Avenue. Bibs and T-shirts can also be picked up at the event on Race morning starting at 7:30am.
WHAT IS SEF?
Its all of us! Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) is district families that work together to provide our children with enrichments that make their education more valuable and competitive.
We are all fortunate to be a part of a district that spends wisely and provides the best teachers, small class sizes, and quality campuses. SEF was founded to expand funding to also provide enrichments our community values. SEF has a board of directors that do the heavy lifting of coordinating donations and turning them into opportunities for our children but everyone that makes a donation is an equal member. We have several meetings throughout the year and two surveys where you can give input and gather information.
SEF provides enrichments to all district students each year with family contributions. For the 2026-2027 school year, SEF is collecting $600,000 to cover all grade-level school field trips and transportation for the 3 elementary schools and Redwood Middle School. The 5th Grade Science Camp for all 3 elementary schools, will also be sponsored by SEF. Additionally, SEF will fund Elementary Makerspace, Elementary Science Labs, seminars for Redwood Middle School students, and workshops targeted to parents and guardians of SUSD students.
Sunday November 1, 2026 - 5K RACE START AT 9AM (Kids Dash race start at 10:15am)
The Saratoga Education Foundation is excited to announce our fifth annual 5K Fun Run and Walk. Lace up your sneakers on Sunday, November 1, 2026, and join us for a morning of fitness and fun, all while supporting a great cause!
Race your friends and family through neighborhood streets then stay for post-race activities, including food trucks, awards, raffles, games, and a special Kids Dash for children 5 and under.
PARKING is available at WEST VALLEY COLLEGE, PARKING LOT 3. West Valley College is across the street from Redwood Middle School. Please use cross walks when crossing from West Valley College to the race starting line at Redwood Middle School. There will not be parking available at Redwood Middle School due to the race route.
EARLY BIB AND T-SHIRT PICK-UP will take place on Saturday October 31 from 9am - 11am at the Redwood Middle School front parking lot on Fruitvale Avenue. Bibs and T-shirts can also be picked up at the event on Race morning starting at 7:30am.
WHAT IS SEF?
Its all of us! Saratoga Education Foundation (SEF) is district families that work together to provide our children with enrichments that make their education more valuable and competitive.
We are all fortunate to be a part of a district that spends wisely and provides the best teachers, small class sizes, and quality campuses. SEF was founded to expand funding to also provide enrichments our community values. SEF has a board of directors that do the heavy lifting of coordinating donations and turning them into opportunities for our children but everyone that makes a donation is an equal member. We have several meetings throughout the year and two surveys where you can give input and gather information.
SEF provides enrichments to all district students each year with family contributions. For the 2026-2027 school year, SEF is collecting $600,000 to cover all grade-level school field trips and transportation for the 3 elementary schools and Redwood Middle School. The 5th Grade Science Camp for all 3 elementary schools, will also be sponsored by SEF. Additionally, SEF will fund Elementary Makerspace, Elementary Science Labs, seminars for Redwood Middle School students, and workshops targeted to parents and guardians of SUSD students.
Location
13925 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, 95070, CA, United States
Saratoga Education Foundation 5k Fun Run
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