Pleasanton Run for Education

Race Day is April 19, 2026

The Pleasanton Run for Education is an event designed for the entire community. The 14th Annual event will offers four distances: a 2 Mile, a 5K (3.1 mile) Run or Walk, 10K (6.2 Mile) Run, and a Kids' 1/4 Mile Challenge (3-10 years).  The 2 Mile, 5K  are stroller and walker-friendly events. The 10K is geared towards runners, is stroller-friendly, and entrants have 1 hour 45 minutes to complete the course).

If you did not receive your participant email with packet pick up and race day info- please check spam. It was sent Monday, April 13 (and will be sent again Friday, 4/17)

This event does not allow dogs 

Packet Pick Up takes place on Saturday, April 18th from 11-3 in the Pleasanton Middle School parking lot. Please bring the QR code from your confirmation email. You may show it on your phone, store it in a digital wallet, or bring a printed copy. 

Race Information

DATE –  April 19, 2026 

LOCATION - Pleasanton Middle School, Pleasanton, CA 94566

START TIMES  - 10K - 8 am; 5K/2 Mile - 8:10/15 am; Kids Challenge - 9:20 am

Note: Late starts are not permitted as roadways must reopen to traffic promptly. Please arrive at the start/finish area at least one hour early to ensure you do not miss the start. Allow additional time for parking and walking to the site from the various downtown options.

RESULTS

Race Results may be found here. Please contact [email protected] if you need to arrange an age group award medal pickup. 

PARKING

There are various parking options nearby, but no parking will be allowed at Plesanton Middle or Hearst Elementary Schools. Please plan to be parked at least one hour before your race starts and in the start/finish area 45 minutes before your race begins.

- Pleasanton Library parking (400 Old Bernal Ave)
- Pleasanton City Offices parking (200 Old Bernal Ave)
- Downtown parking (various locations – see downtown map)
- ACE Train parking (4950 Pleasanton Ave)

PACKET PICK UP

Race packet pick up will be held on Saturday, April 18th at Pleasanton Middle School (PMS) from 11:00am to 3:00pm. You can also pick up packet on event day near the start/finish line from 6:30 am onwards. Plan on arriving at registration 75 minutes early if picking up your bib (or registering) on event day (allow additional time for parking). ID is not required to pick up packets, and you may pick up for friends or family. The race packet will include your bib number and t-shirt.

Please bring the QR code from your confirmation email. You may show it on your phone, store it in a digital wallet, or bring a printed copy.  

Post Event: Eat Local, Give Back

Celebrate your race by supporting local! For the first time, PPIE is partnering with downtown businesses to host a post-race restaurant fundraiser.

Simply show your race bib at Sidetrack or Vics, and a portion of your purchase will be donated back to PPIE. Then stop by the Meadlowark Dairy to get a PPIE x Dairy collab flavor of the weekend- cherry limeade twist!

2 Mile, 5K, 10K & ENTRY INCLUDES

Race entry includes a short sleeve performance blend t-shirt (cotton/polyester blend), race timing (5K/10K), commemorative bib number, eligibility for age group and overall awards (5K/10K), finisher medal, and post-race refreshments. All ages are welcome to participate in these three divisions; there is no minimum age. Option to upgrade to a technical race t-shirt (tri-blend poly/cotton/rayon jersey) available in men's  sizing for $10.00. One may opt-out of the t-shirt and save $5.00.

Age divisions for awards for the 5K will be: 7 and Under, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Age divisions for the 10K will be 11 and Under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

The top three finishers per gender (male, female, nonbinary) will be awarded a medal to commemorate their top finish in their age division. Age group awards will be based on net (elapsed) time. Overall winners (top finisher per gender across the finish line) will be recognized based on Gun Time. The 2 Mile will not be timed and no awards will be presented.

KIDS' CHALLENGE ENTRY INCLUDES

The Kids' Challenge is a 1/4 mile fun run (no times or places kept) for children ages 3 to 10. Entry includes a short sleeve t-shirt, commemorative bib number, finisher medal, and post-race refreshments.  Start Time: 9:20 am.

SNOOZE FOR SCHOOLS
For those with schedule conflicts or who prefer to participate on their own time, this category offers members of the community the chance to support the event without attending on race day. This includes a T-shirt (but can be opted out of to save $5). Note: shirts are not mailed. You may pick up your shirt(s) at Packet Pick Up on Saturday, April 18. This category is a great option for people who wish to support PPIE without any running or walking involved!

PLEASANTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

All staff employed by the PUSD are offered a reduced-rate entry. Those registering with PUSD pricing ("PUSD 5K," "PUSD 10K," or "PUSD 2 Mile" categories) must show their PUSD ID Badge at Packet Pick Up to receive bib and t-shirt. The PUSD Staff discount is available through Thursday, April 16th at 11:59 pm. Please note: the discount is offered to the person employed only, not family members of the PUSD employee  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Are dogs permitted?
A: Dogs are not permitted at Pleasanton Middle School nor on the course, with an exception only for service dogs.

Q: Can I push my infant in a stroller in the 5K? 
A: Yes.

Q: My 9 year old wants to run the 5K. Do I need to register to run alongside them?
A: Yes, all participants on the 2 Mile, 5K, and 10K courses must be officially registered. Additionally, we do not advise that children 11 or younger participate in the 2 Mile, 5K, or 10K without adult supervision. 

Q: Can I walk the 2 Mile?
A: Yes, the 2 Mile and 5K are walker-friendly. The 10K is designated as a run and has a 1 hour 45 minute cut-off time. 

Q: Does the race entry include a shirt?
A: Yes, all entries include a unisex (men's/youth) short sleeve performance blend t-shirt (cotton/poly blend). You may opt out of the t-shirt and save $5.00 on your entry. You may also upgrade to a technical (poly/cotton/rayon jersey blend) short-sleeve t-shirt (men's sizing) for an additional $10.00; available while sizes last. 

Q: I cannot attend the Packet Pick Up on Saturday. May I pick up at another time?
A: We offer race morning pick up near the start/finish at Pleasanton Middle School for those who cannot attend on Saturday. You may also have a friend or family member pick up for you on Saturday during the Packet Pick Up. 

Q: I cannot remember if I registered. Is there a way to look this up? 
Yes - use the participant look-up here.

Q: Where can I look up past race results?