YOLO Run
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Davis, California
- Price $39.16 - $59.30
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring and fun-filled day at the second annual YOLO Run on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the UC Davis Health Stadium in Davis, California! This exciting event encourages participants to embrace the motto "You Only Live Once" while supporting a vital cause. The YOLO Run, held in honor of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Awareness Day, will feature race distances of 2K, 5K, and 10K, allowing runners of all ages and abilities to join in the fun.
The event is a collaborative effort between UC Davis Children's Hospital and the NEC Society, aiming to raise awareness and funds for children and families affected by NEC. With a race start time of 8:00 a.m., participants will enjoy a beautiful morning of sunshine and camaraderie, all while supporting lifesaving care for infants at risk of this serious intestinal disease. Registration includes a finisher's medal and shirt, and you'll want to arrive early for bib pick-up starting at 6:45 a.m. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of medically fragile infants while enjoying a fantastic day of community spirit and health!
The event is a collaborative effort between UC Davis Children's Hospital and the NEC Society, aiming to raise awareness and funds for children and families affected by NEC. With a race start time of 8:00 a.m., participants will enjoy a beautiful morning of sunshine and camaraderie, all while supporting lifesaving care for infants at risk of this serious intestinal disease. Registration includes a finisher's medal and shirt, and you'll want to arrive early for bib pick-up starting at 6:45 a.m. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of medically fragile infants while enjoying a fantastic day of community spirit and health!
Organiser's Description
You Only Live Once, so join us for the YOLO Run for a morning of sunshine that benefits children and families. UC Davis Children's Hospital and the NEC Society are teaming up on May 16th because it's Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Awareness Day.
Join us on the football field on May 16, 2026, at the UC Davis Health Stadium in Davis, California! Choose your distance and get ready to start and finish your race in the Stadium at the second annual YOLO Run, presented by the NEC Society and UC Davis Children's Hospital.
NEC is an intestinal disease that can affect medically fragile infants during their first weeks and months of life. UC Davis Children's Hospital provides lifesaving care for babies at risk of NEC, and the NEC Society is the world's leading nonprofit advancing NEC research, education, and advocacy. Yolo County locals, Jennifer and Noah Canvasser, launched the NEC Society after tragically losing their son, Micah, to the disease. By teaming up with UC Davis Children's Hospital, the Canvasser family and NEC Society are building a world without NEC. Join us for the YOLO Run to support this work!
Interested in sponsoring the YOLO Run? Email [email protected]
Want to learn more about NEC? Check out NECsociety.org
RACE DAY INFO
* Race start time: 8:00 a.m.
* Registration fee includes a YOLO Run finisher's medal and shirt. Entries received after May 2 may not receive desired shirt size.
* Bib pick up will open at 6:45 a.m. on race morning. Arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. to check-in.
* Parking is available on campus in lot adjacent to the stadium.
COURSE MAPS
* Check out the YOLO Run 10K course [https://www.strava.com/routes/3344914588821352200]
* Check out the YOLO Run 5K course [https://www.strava.com/routes/3344913950497326112]
* Check out the YOLO Run 2K course [https://www.strava.com/routes/3344917734480315424]
POST-RACE
* 2025 YOLO Run photos by Facchino Photography available here [https://facchinophotography.zenfolio.com/f571249279]
* 2025 Race Results: View 2025 results here [https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&RId=6143]
Join us on the football field on May 16, 2026, at the UC Davis Health Stadium in Davis, California! Choose your distance and get ready to start and finish your race in the Stadium at the second annual YOLO Run, presented by the NEC Society and UC Davis Children's Hospital.
NEC is an intestinal disease that can affect medically fragile infants during their first weeks and months of life. UC Davis Children's Hospital provides lifesaving care for babies at risk of NEC, and the NEC Society is the world's leading nonprofit advancing NEC research, education, and advocacy. Yolo County locals, Jennifer and Noah Canvasser, launched the NEC Society after tragically losing their son, Micah, to the disease. By teaming up with UC Davis Children's Hospital, the Canvasser family and NEC Society are building a world without NEC. Join us for the YOLO Run to support this work!
Interested in sponsoring the YOLO Run? Email [email protected]
Want to learn more about NEC? Check out NECsociety.org
RACE DAY INFO
* Race start time: 8:00 a.m.
* Registration fee includes a YOLO Run finisher's medal and shirt. Entries received after May 2 may not receive desired shirt size.
* Bib pick up will open at 6:45 a.m. on race morning. Arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. to check-in.
* Parking is available on campus in lot adjacent to the stadium.
COURSE MAPS
* Check out the YOLO Run 10K course [https://www.strava.com/routes/3344914588821352200]
* Check out the YOLO Run 5K course [https://www.strava.com/routes/3344913950497326112]
* Check out the YOLO Run 2K course [https://www.strava.com/routes/3344917734480315424]
POST-RACE
* 2025 YOLO Run photos by Facchino Photography available here [https://facchinophotography.zenfolio.com/f571249279]
* 2025 Race Results: View 2025 results here [https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&RId=6143]
Races
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2K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.16 Fee & T-Shirt (Short Sleeve, Microfiber)
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$39.16
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt (Short Sleeve, Microfiber)
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$59.30
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10K Run
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt (Short Sleeve, Microfiber)
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:00AM PDT)
$59.30
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Virtual Run/Walk
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt (Short Sleeve, Microfiber)
$59.30
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