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August 22, 2026
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Christmas Hill Park
Ranch Side
Gilroy, CA 95020
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Join us 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 or jogging 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. All participants who complete the event will be awarded a commemorative patch.
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.
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5K & Ruck START:
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kIDS RUN:
7:00AM
8:00AM
8:15AM
9:15AM
9:30AM
Important Details:
- REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO RECEIVE A 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.
- SAME DAY RACE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE UNTIL 7:30AM ON AUGUST 22nd
- MEDALS will be presented to the top three male and top three female finishers in the 10K, 10K YOUTH, 5K, 5K YOUTH, and 5K Ruck divisions. Participants in the Kids Fun Run will receive a PARTICIPATION medal.
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