Steps4SMILEs 5k/10k Charity Race
- Date
- August 22, 2026
- Distance
- 5K - Basic · 5K - Deluxe Package · 10K - Basic & more
From the Organizer
VISIT "Event Info" FOR INFORMATION ON BASIC vs. DELUXE PACKAGES!!!
Join us at 9:00 AM on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 for this 4th annual 5K/10K race! All proceeds benefit Second Harvest!!! There will be amazing music, raffles, awards, SMILES, and maybe even your favorite running influencers....
Race Day Logistics
The start line and finish line will be located inside Baylands, with more details to be emailed closer to the event (999 E Caribbean Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089). Please arrive around 8:30 am for check-in. We recommend you arrive earlier than that to be able to park somewhere as there is one entrance to the park that may get congested closer to race time. Please keep in mind it costs 6$ to park inside of the park. When you arrive, you will have some time to visit our sponsors' and partners' booths. Roughly 15 min later, we will start the 5K and 10K as well. After you complete your race, if you purchased a deluxe deal, you can pick up your medal and your swag bag. Confirmation of these details will be sent out the night before race day.
SMILE is a group of high school student-athletes looking to use their love of running to put a smile on as many faces as possible. Standing for, Supporting Malnourished Individuals Looking for Equity, we believe that by bringing a community together, there is no issue that can’t be solved. We strive to gather our community for our charitable 5k/10k race and raise money for one of the most prevalent problems in society today: hunger and food insecurity. By providing racers with the chance to set new personal records, or just enjoy a morning run with friends and family, and raising money to support less fortunate people in the process, we hope our event leaves everyone with a big smile.
SPECIAL DEALS:
If you are a family of 3 or more, each registrant can get a $5 discount on any package.
If you are a team of 10 or more, each registrant can get a $10 discount on any package.
If you are able to start a Fundraiser and raise more than $100, then your registration fee will be waived!
If you make 5 referrals, you are eligible for a $20 registration refund!
Note: Unfortunately, as a charity organization, we are currently unable to waive the RunSignup fee. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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
77°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
1%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Moffett Federal Airfield, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sunnyvale, CA
Elevation
82 ft
Nearest Airport
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Steps4SMILEs 5k/10k Charity Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Steps4SMILEs 5k/10k Charity Race
- Date
- August 22, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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.
Running
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)
- What is the Steps4SMILEs 5k/10k Charity Race?
- Steps4SMILEs 5k/10k Charity Race is a running race held in Sunnyvale, California on August 22, 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 Steps4SMILEs 5k/10k Charity Race?
- Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Sunnyvale, California at 999 E Caribbean Dr, Sunnyvale, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Steps4SMILEs 5k/10k Charity Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Steps4SMILEs 5k/10k Charity Race
Aug 22, 2026