
From the Organizer
Fast Track to a Cure 5K brings together survivors, families, friends, and community members to raise awareness and support research for oligodendroglioma — a rare form of brain cancer. We look forward to seeing you participate live or virtually at the 6th Annual Fast Track to a Cure Bay Area this September!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
2%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Richmond, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
115,396
as of 2023
Elevation
52 ft
Nearest Airport
OAK
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fast Track To A Cure 5K Bay Area, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
103
Days to train
Coming Up
Four Fools Wine Run 5k
8 miles away
HRC Rotary 4th of July 5K Family Fun Run
8 miles away
10th Annual We Run Richmond 5K
Less than a mile away
Redwood (Summer) Trail Run
11 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Fast Track To A Cure 5K Bay Area
Sep 19, 2026