VISIT "Event Info" FOR INFORMATION ON BASIC vs. DELUXE PACKAGES!!! Join us at 9:00 AM on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 for this 4th annual 5K/10K race! All proceeds benefit Second Harvest!!! There will be amazing music, raffles, awards, SMILES, and maybe even your favorite running influencers.... Race Day Logistics The start line and finish line will be located inside Baylands, with more details to be emailed closer to the event (999 E Caribbean Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089). Please arrive around 8:30 am for check-in. We recommend you arrive earlier than that to be able to park somewhere as there is one entrance to the park that may get congested closer to race time. Please keep in mind it costs 6$ to park inside of the park. When you arrive, you will have some time to visit our sponsors' and partners' booths. Roughly 15 min later, we will start the 5K and 10K as well. After you complete your race, if you purchased a deluxe deal, you can pick up your medal and your swag bag. Confirmation of t
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 22.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Sunnyvale, CA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
