Race2Unravel
Race2Unravel is a running and rucking race on August 22, 2026 in Gilroy, CA, with entry fees from $20 to $75.
- Date
- August 22, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Location
- 7049 Miller Avenue, Gilroy, CA
- Price
- $20–$75
- Sports
- RunningRucking
From the Organizer
Join us in Gilroy, California on Saturday, August 22, 2026, for the Race2Unravel — a powerful day of ACTION in the fight against childhood cancer.
This inspiring community event features a 5K, 10K, and our new 5K Ruck Division — because every step forward fuels critical pediatric cancer research. Whether you run, ruck, sponsor, or donate, you are helping fund innovative research and honoring the children who inspire us: those still fighting, those we’ve lost, and the future we refuse to give up on.
And for our youngest supporters, we've added a few different options. They can participate in the main runs (5K Youth Ages 7–17 or 10K Youth Ages 9-17) or the Kids Fun Run (Ages 2–12) that consists of one lap around the park (just over ¼ mile). Parents are welcome to walk or run alongside their child for the Kids Fun Run but all those participating in the 5K or 10K must be registered. These are great opportunities for children to get involved and feel the spirit of the day.
Move with purpose. Show up with heart. Race2Unravel...until there is a cure!
About Rucking:
Rucking is a physical activity that involves walking with a weighted backpack, often referred to as a ruck. It combines the benefits of strength training and cardio, making it an effective workout for building endurance and muscle. Weight requirements are 30 lbs for men and 20 lbs for women, and rucksacks will be weighed prior to the start.
About the Course:
The route begins at Christmas Hill Park (Ranch Side) and winds through parts of the Uvas Creek Levee Park Preserve, following the Uvas Creek Levee Trail. The course is mainly flat and fully paved, offering a scenic run through one of Gilroy’s most beautiful natural areas.
To ensure a smooth and confident experience for all participants, there will be prominent course signage and clearly marked turnaround points.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
- Registration Deadline for T-shirt is July 31st
- No Pets Allowed
- This is a Cupless Race - Please bring your own water bottle.
- Strollers are allowed but please start toward the back and give the right of way on the narrower portions of the course.
- Regular Registration Ends Friday, August 21st @ 3pm; Same day registration available until 7:30AM sharp on Saturday, August 22nd.
- Medals will be presented to the top three male and top three female finishers in the 5K, 5K Youth, 10K, 10K Youth and 5K Ruck divisions. Participants in the Kids Fun Run will also receive a commemorative medal.
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
87°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
1%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gilroy, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gilroy, CA
Population
58,561
as of 2023
City Elevation
206 ft
Nearest Airport
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · 31 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
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Rucking
Covering a distance on foot under a weighted rucksack — from timed solo challenges to longer team events.
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Race2Unravel
Aug 22, 2026