The Run for Education

Saturday, October 12, 2024 Past event
Danville, California
1 race
5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and athletic achievement at the 41st Run for Education on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in Danville, Contra Costa County! This vibrant event, hosted by the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, brings together participants, volunteers, and spectators from all 35 schools within the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. Whether you’re looking to walk, run, roll, or stroll, there's something for everyone. Choose from a variety of race distances: the Mini Run for our youngest athletes ages 2-6 (approximately 0.30 miles), the Friendship Run for athletes with special needs (approximately 0.30 miles), a scenic 5K starting and finishing in San Ramon, or a 10K that starts in Danville and finishes in San Ramon.

But the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Enjoy a lively kids’ zone, inflatable games, face painting, live entertainment, delicious food, and refreshing frozen treats, all while celebrating Excellence in Education in the San Ramon Valley USD. Join this cherished Northern California tradition and help support vital educational initiatives such as STEAM programs and teacher grants. Don’t miss out on a fantastic day filled with fun and purpose – mark

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Come for the Run, Stay for the Fun

Join the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation’s 41st Run for Education on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Walk, run, roll, or stroll. Come for The Run and stay for the fun: kids’ zone, inflatable games, face painter, live entertainment, food, frozen treats, and more to celebrate Excellence in Education in the San Ramon Valley USD!

The Run for Education is a tradition in the San Ramon Valley spanning 41 years and is the primary fundraising activity for SRVEF. This community event includes participants, volunteers and spectators from all 35 San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) schools, representing the communities of Alamo, Danville and San Ramon. The Run for Education is the largest run that supports education in Northern California.

We have four events:

Mini Run – for our youngest athletes ages 2 - 6 (.30 mi course approx.)
Friendship Run – for our athletes with special needs. Walk, run or roll (.30 mi course approx.)
5K – start and finish in San Ramon
10K - start in Danville and finish in San Ramon
Virtual Runner - Run when and where you want, while supporting our San Ramon schools.

The San Ramon Valley Education Foundation works in collaboration with the San Ramon Valley Unified School District to fund priority initiatives within our schools, such as district level grants, STEAM programs, professional learning, and individual teacher grants.

Location

Charlotte Wood Middle School, 600 El Capitan Drive, Danville, CA, USA

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