
From the Organizer
As leaders, we believe we must invest in ourselves intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. This fun event is about taking care of ourselves and our health, so we can take care of others amid the day-to-day challenges in our lives and the world around us.
Join us as we all “Give Back Lead Forward” in this fun-raising event!
By going virtual, we can participate in this event anytime between July 7, 2026, and August 8, 2026, and be active, be involved, be a part of a community supporting a cause* while enjoying a run or walk or bike any place with a scenic outdoor view, by ourselves or with our family and friends.
*The Give Back Lead Forward Global Run/Walk/Bike 2026 is a fundraising event to benefit The Mentoring Club. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a mentoring community for aspiring and seasoned leaders. Anywhere in the world, we help working people find mentors who can guide them develop skills they need to achieve their career and life goals. We believe in marrying aspiring leaders’ potentials and accomplished leaders’ experiences to make the world a better a place. As mentees become leaders, our dream is for them to become mentors to others.
***See the JOIN OUR PHOTO CONTEST section below for details on how to win.
STEP 1 – SIGN UP today to join.
STEP 2 – PRINT your BIB number to wear on the day of your run or walk or bike.
STEP 3 – COMPLETE YOUR DISTANCE whether a 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles) run or walk or a 15K (9.3 miles) bike any time between July 7, 2026 and AUgust 8, 2026.
STEP 4 – SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS on the RESULTS tab of the Give Back Lead Forward Global Run/Walk/Bike 2026 signup site. You may also opt for "I finished but did not time my run." Submitting your virtual results is needed if you wish to print your Finisher Certificate.
STEP 5 – POST YOUR PICS on our Facebook page or on the PHOTOS tab of the Give Back Lead Forward Global Run/Walk/Bike 2026 signup site and get a chance to win the "MOST SCENIC PHOTO" and the MOST CREATIVE TEAM PHOTO award with a $100 Amazon Gift Card or Restaurant Gift Card.
STEP 6 – CELEBRATE your accomplishment by printing your Finisher Certificate with your name, event, and time results on it, too.
STEP 7 – RECEIVE a Give Back Lead Forward T-SHIRT and a commemorative MEDAL for bragging rights or FREE MENTORING SUBSCRIPTION!
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
77°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
1%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Moffett Federal Airfield, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
82,363
as of 2023
Elevation
91 ft
Nearest Airport
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · 9 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 Give Back Lead Forward Global Run/Walk/Bike 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
29
Days to train
Coming Up
Baylands Bike/run/transition 2 clinic
3 miles away
Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto
5 miles away
Cupertino Splash and Dash #2
5 miles away
Steps4SMILEs 5k/10k Charity Race
3 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)
Give Back Lead Forward Global Run/Walk/Bike 2026
Jul 7, 2026