The Run for Education
The Run for Education is a running race on October 11, 2026 in San Ramon, CA.
- Date
- October 11, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Location
- 2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come for the Run, Stay for the Fun
Join the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation’s 43rd Run for Education on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Walk or run with friends, family, neighbors, teammates, and colleagues in support of our schools. Come for The Run and stay for the fun: more than 50 exhibitors will offer information on local businesses and programs, free samples and giveaways, and interactive activities. Kids activities include games, face painting, crafts, and more. A fire truck and patrol car will be there, as well as an Oakland Ballers player signing autographs!
California High Marching Ensemble, Diablo Vista Middle School Jazz Band, and Stone Valley Middle School Jazz Band will also be on the 5K/10K course to keep us moving and grooving from start to finish.
The Run for Education is a community tradition in the San Ramon Valley spanning more than 40 years. By participating, you are helping fund STEAM grants and innovative programs across our 35 San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) public schools representing the communities of Alamo, Danville, and San Ramon. The Run for Education is the largest run that supports education in Northern California.
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Sunday, 10/11
High
67°
Low
49°
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
7%
Wind
3 to 9 mph
About San Ramon, CA
Population
85,734
as of 2023
City Elevation
684 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.
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Waiting For?
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3
Days to train
- Race
- The Run for Education
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- 2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA
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The Run for Education
Oct 11, 2026