Willow Glen 5K Run/Walk for Education

Willow Glen 5K Run/Walk for Education

Willow Glen 5K’s flat and USATF-certified race course starts in San Jose’s Willow Glen downtown and winds through neighborhood streets, with racers cheered on by local businesses and residents. Racers, families and neighbors are then invited to a post-race festival, awards ceremony and kids’ fun zone. Sponsor booths, pancake breakfast, music, games, massage therapy, and a dedicated kids’ area – all spread out over two areas of the Willow Glen Elementary school campus.

Proceeds from the race go to local elementary school PTAs to fund programs such as: arts, music, science, sports, technology and many more.

If you have any questions, reach out to us at [email protected]

Again, thank you for supporting your community through the Willow Glen 5k!

Meggie Hollywood
Willow Glen 5k Race Director

Registration fees

Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees

• Adult (20+)
  $34.09 Early bird pricing - Ends March 28
  Now registering Jan 30 – Mar 29
  $50.14 Mar 30 – May 9
  Includes t-shirt, race number and race bag with sponsor offers
• Teen or Youth (5-19)
  $18.04 Early bird pricing - Ends March 28
  Now registering Jan 30 – Mar 29
  $28.74 Mar 30 – May 9
  Includes t-shirt, race number and race bag with sponsor offers
• WGE Student (with t-shirt)
  $12.69 Early bird pricing - Ends March 28
  Now registering Jan 30 – Mar 29
  $18.04 Mar 30 – May 9
  Includes t-shirt and race number
• Child (4-under) no T-Shirt
  Free Early bird pricing - Ends March 28
  Now registering Jan 30 – Mar 29
  Free Mar 30 – May 9
  Includes race number and race bag with sponsor offers, but no T-shirt
• Adult (20+, no shirt)
  $28.74 Now registering Jan 30 – Mar 29
  $28.74 Mar 30 – May 9
  Includes t-shirt and race bag with sponsor offers, but no T-shirt
• WGE Student (no T-Shirt)
  Free Now registering Jan 30 – Mar 29
  Free Mar 30 – May 9
  Includes t-shirt and race number
• Child (4 and under) with t-shirt
  $12.76 Now registering Jan 30 – Mar 29
  $18.14 Mar 30 – May 9
  Includes t-shirt and race number
• Schallenberger Students with a shirt
  $12.69 Early Bird
  Now registering Jan 30 – Apr 13
  $18.04 Apr 14 – May 9

Event Schedule

• Sat, May 9, 2026 9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start
• Sat, May 9, 2026 9:30 AM - Community Festival Opens
• Sat, May 9, 2026 9:45 AM - Race Awards
• Sat, May 9, 2026 12:00 PM - Community Festival Closes