
From the Organizer
San Mateo PAL in collaboration with Stride for Awareness present:
PAL's 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run and Wellness Fair
Join us May 30, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. - Noon at Seal Point Park in San Mateo. This day is dedicated to supporting health and mental wellness, encouraging community partnerships and educating about diverse resources.
5K Run/Walk (Participation Fee)
Start the day with a 5K Run or Walk through Seal Point Park. Strollers and dogs are welcome with mindfulness to other participants. Race t-shirt and finishers medal included in registration.
10K Run (Participation Fee)
Kick-off the day with a 10K Run through Seal Point Park. (10K for runners only). Race t-shirt and finishers medal included in registration.
Stay after the 5K and 10K to attend our FREE Wellness Fair at Seal Point Park starting at 8:00 a.m.
****When registering for the 5K or 10K, you don't need to register for the Wellness Fair. This is included in your ticket purchase.****
Wellness Fair (Complimentary)
Join San Mateo PAL for the Wellness Fair at Seal Point Park starting at 8:00 am. This fair features community, health and wellness vendors.
The Wellness Fair is FREE to all event attendees!
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Start/Join a Team for the 5K or 10K Events!
*Prize Opportunity! The Team Lead with the highest team participation on event day will win an exclusive prize.
Create a Race Group/Team
During registration, you will be asked the question: "Would you like to join or create a Group/Team?" Select “Yes.”
Choose a Group Type:
Friends and Family
Team Building
Student/Youth Groups
Come up with a Group Name. Some ideas could be:
Wellness Warriors
Advocates for Awareness
Not Fast, Just Furious
Run Like the Wind
Students for Mental Health
Sole Mates
Complete registration. Your group is now active!
Join a Group
Method 1
During registration, you will be asked the question: "Would you like to join or create a Group/Team?" Select “Yes.”
Choose the Group Name you would like to join.
Method 2
On the event page, navigate to the menu tab labeled “More.” Select “Group/Teams.”
You will see a list of active groups. If you see the name of the group you want to join, click the green “Join” button. You will then be asked to register for the race to join the group.
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This a community event that brings us together to support and raise awareness about the importance of health and mental well-being.
Join us on this empowering day because you and your mental health matter!
THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS
Inspiring Hope:
Peninsula Health Care District
Strengthening Communities:
A Runners MInd | Bella Nails | Citizens Business Bank | Galine, Frye, Fitting & Frangos, LLP | McDonald's San Mateo | Timeless Estate Planning
THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY VENDORS
Allcove | Bay Area Fit Fest | Mothers Against Media Addiction| Peninsula Health Care District | SM County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program | San Mateo PAL | Squeeze | Stride for Awareness | SM Parks and Recreation | Stretchy | Sutter Health | Timeless Estate Planning | We Make It Matter
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
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.
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)
San Mateo PAL's 5K & 10K Run/Walk and Wellness Fair - 2026
May 30, 2026