RaceMob

Reach For A Star 5K (RFAS) - 2018

Starts Sunday March 11th, 2018

San Francisco, CA

Official Website

Description

Gentle (not hilly) courses located in The City of Stars (Brisbane, CA), just past the southern border of San Francisco.  Great for beginners or veteran runners.

Reach For A Star 5K (aka "RFAS 5K" or "Star 5K")

What is the star (i.e. goal) you want to reach for this race?  Whether it be to just finish the race, meet a certain time goal, beat a particular friend/rival, or achieve a non-running accomplishment (e.g. career goals, making friends, smiling each day, etc.), challenge yourself to reach your star by race day.  Finisher medals will be presented to those who reach their star.

NEW THIS YEAR:

Heats

Women's only 5K race (Competitive) - 8:00am start

We will have a separate heat for women this year.  ALL women competiting in the USATF Grand Prix should enter this heat.   USATF membership is not required to enter this heat and any woman looking to compete for time are welcome to run in this heat.  Women in this heat will likely run in the range of approximately 17-45 mins.  If you are a female 18 and under looking to compete in this heat, please contact us for a $10 discount code.

All Comer's 5K (all genders) - 9:00am start

This heat is open to runners, joggers, and walkers of all abilities.  USATF men are expected to compete in this heat.

Location and course:

The RFAS 5K starts and finishes at Sierra Point Parkway lot in the city of Brisbane, CA, just south of San Francisco.  For GPS input, use 400 Sierra Point Parkway, Brisbane, CA 94005 as the address.  Inputting "CA" is important if you are not intending to take a vacation out of the country :).  Once you reach the T-intersection at the end of road on Sierra Point Parkway, the race staging area will be on the left (GPS navigation will direct you to the right where there is additional parking).  The mostly flat and easy course loops around the Sierra Point Parkway roads and the San Francisco Bay Trail (bike path), giving participants views of the bay, San Bruno Mountain, and possibly even some pelicans.  UPDATE FOR THIS YEAR:  There is some construction taking place along our usual course so runners will have to take a detour.  A link to an  updated course map will be provided once the course certification process is complete.

Registration fee schedule:

Early registraton prices are $30 until January 31. Regular adult entry prices are $35 ($25 for 18 and under).  Late registration price for adult entry will increase to $40 on 2/28/2018.  Online registration closes at the end of day on 3/9/2018. Pre-registration by 3/5/2018 is required to guarantee shirts. Bib numbers with chips will be distributed to runners on race day.  Once available, a link to the results for the race will be posted on our facebook page and the results section of our website.

Race Day registration will take place at the parking lot to the north of 400 Sierra Point Parkway, Brisbane California 94005. The race day fee for the 5K is $40 ($25 for age 18 and under) and does not include a shirt. 

Other:

The Reach For A Star 5K is part of the Pacific Association-USA Track & Field (PAUSATF) Road Grand Prix.  The race is open to runners and walkers of all abilities; however, PAUSATF membership is required to be eligible for cash prize money payouts.  Be aware that headphone use during the race is not allowed for USATF athletes per competition rules.  Officials will disqualify any USATF athletes wearing headphones from prizes or Grand Prix scoring.  This rule does not apply to all other race participants but we do ask that everybody exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings if they choose to wear headphones during the race.

 

Community 1 mile Run- 10:00am start

For those not quite ready to handle the 5K race, there is an option to participate in the 1 mile run.  All entrants who register by 3/5/2018  receive a race T shirt.  Students (age 18 and under) will also receive a finisher’s award.

Pre-registration costs are $25 for adults and $20 for students (age 18 and under).  Milers not interested in a shirt can the select "none" for shirts and use the code "noshirt" for $5 off entry prices. Online registration closes on the end of day on March 10, 2018.  Race day registration will still be available at the parking lot to the north of 400 Sierra Point ParkwayThe race day fee for the mile run is $30 for adults and $25 for students (age 18 and under) and does not include a shirt.   Those who do not want the pressure of being timed can go with the untimed option for $5 less. 

Consider the 5K + mile combo for a discounted package price.

Other Information


The race will take place rain or shine.

All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and non-tranferable. 

Strollers MUST start at the back and be careful not to impede other participants.

Proceeds from the 5K race and mile run will benefit the schools of the Brisbane Elementary School District with support from the BEST/PTO.  

There should be plenty of parking space in the lot surrounding 400 Sierra Parkway.  However, cars leaving while the race is still in progress must proceed with caution.  Follow instruction of any course monitors or parking volunteers.

Event details and schedule

Sunday, March 11, 2018

Race Day Registration and bib# pickup begins around 6:30am.

Reach For A Star Women's 5K start:  8:00am

Reach For A Star All Comer's (all genders) 5K start:  9:00am

Student/Community 1 Mile Run start:  10:00am

Age-division awards for 5K race: around 10:30am  (3 deep for categories 19&under and 5-year age groups after that:  20-24, 25-29, 30-34, etc.)

Race Distances

Price Register
Reach For A Star 5K (RFAS) - 2018 Click to Find Out Btn active register yellow

Places to Stay

Get Directions

Start Location

400 Sierra Point Parkway, San Francisco, CA

Add a Comment

Please login to see RaceMob members' comments! Login