The Me Awesome Run
- Date
- May 17, 2026
- Location
- 985 Hellyer Avenue, San Jose, CA
- Distance
- 5k · 10k · Kids Under 10 & more
From the Organizer
Mithil Prasad Foundation's innagural 5K/10K Run & Walk supporting families affected by Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a rare pediatric brain tumor. Proceeds from this run help ease the financial burden for families navigating DIPG, covering critical needs such as housing, transportation, utilities, groceries, and end-of-life expenses.
Join us at Hellyer County Park or from anywhere, every step makes an impact.
For volunteering, sponsorship opportunities and more visit https://www.mithilprasadfoundation.org/tmar
Share Your Walk or Run Photos! We'd love to see your event moments! Post your photos on Instagram and tag us at @mithilprasadfoundation and use the hashtag #TheMeAwesomeRun so we can find and share them!
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Me Awesome Run?
- The Me Awesome Run is a running event held in San Jose, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The Me Awesome Run?
- Sunday, May 17, 2026 in San Jose, CA at 985 Hellyer Avenue, San Jose, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Me Awesome Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The Me Awesome Run
May 17, 2026