Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 2452 Watson Ct., Palo Alto, CA
- Distance
- Lookin For A Cure 5K Run/Walk · Lookin For A Cure Virtual 5K
From the Organizer
Description
Join Us in the Pursuit of a Cure at the Lookin' For A Cure Palo Alto 5K!
Every year, Lookin' For A Cure 5k events light up cities across the United States. These events are not just about running, they are about igniting awareness, and unity in the fight against Ocular Melanoma. By participating, you're not only support groundbreaking research but also bringing together individuals affected by Ocular Melanoma.We are Lookin' For a Cure" in Palo Alto. Join A Cure in Sight on Saturday July 11th, 7AM-11AM at: 2452 Watson Ct. Palo Alto, CA US 94020. Help raise awareness and support the fight against Ocular Melanoma, the most common eye cancer in adults in the United States.
A Partnership for Progress
A Cure In Sight collaborates with leading research facilities and dedicated physicians that specialize in Ocular Melanoma treatment. Together, we channel the net proceeds from these events into ongoing research projects and patient support programs. Your involvement directly contributes to advancing the quest for a cure. Walk shoulder-to-shoulder with Ocular Melanoma survivors, their families, and the medical professionals who care for them at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University School of Medicine.
All ages are welcome to attend. Come run, walk, or stay in one place and play games at the Fourth Annual Lookin' for a Cure 5K at Stanford, hosted by A Cure in Sight and the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford. Set up your team, invite your friends and family, start your fundraiser and you are off to the finish line. Proceeds from this event will support the Stanford Ocular Oncology Program. Stanford is a national leader in providing state-of-the-art care for ocular melanoma patients of all ages and has pioneered groundbreaking research advances. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD, MHS, professor of ophthalmology who anchors the ocular tumor service at Stanford is also working hard at Stanford to bring this event to fruition.
The race also aims to spread the word about the importance of early detection by getting regular dilated eye exams. Ocular melanoma makes up approximately 5 percent of melanomas in the United States. It is estimated that between 6-8 people per million will be diagnosed annually in the Western world.
Read more about the work Stanford is doing around ocular melanoma here.
Event Details
Packet pick up will be held at Road Runner Sports San Carlos located at: 1125 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070. Details will be available soon.
Race Swag
- Guaranteed T-shirt, If Registered by June 27th.
- Finisher Medal
- Food & Drink
- Course Aid Station
- Commemorative Race Bib
- Free Downloadable Photos
- Official Finishers Time With Age Group Placements
Race day schedule
- Registration 7 AM
- Race start 8 AM
- Announcements Awards 9:30 am
Free parking is available in the Byers Eye Institute parking lot on the corner of Embarcadero Rd. and Bayshore Rd.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
80°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
1%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Palo Alto.
Host City
About Palo Alto, CA
Population
67,231
as of 2023
Elevation
34 ft
Nearest Airport
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · 13 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 2452 Watson Ct., Palo Alto, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto?
- Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto is a running race held in Palo Alto, California on July 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Palo Alto, California at 2452 Watson Ct., Palo Alto, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto
Jul 11, 2026