Pleasanton Run for Education

Welcome to PPIE’s 12th Run for Education, an event designed for our entire community. Our 12th Annual event will offers four distances: a 2 Mile, a 5K (3.1 mile) Run or Walk, 10K (6.2 Mile) Run or Walk, and a non competitive Kids' 1/4 Mile Challenge (3-10 years). The 2 Mile, 5K and 10K are stroller and walker-friendly events. (Note: 10K entrants have 1 hour 45 minutes to complete the course). DATE – April 21, 2024 LOCATION - TBA, Pleasanton, CA 94566 START TIMES TBA 2 Mile, 5K, 10K & ENTRY INCLUDES Race entry includes a short sleeve t-shirt (men's, women's and youth sizing available), race timing, commemorative bib number, eligibility for age group and overall awards, finisher medal, and post-race refreshments. All ages are welcome to participate in these divisions; there is no minimum age. Age divisions for the 2 Mile and 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. 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. 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. If registering on race weekend, must bring ID badge to register. We kindly ask all PUSD employees to register before 4/20 if possible, for a smoother registration process for everyone. PACKET PICK UP Race packet pick up will be held on Saturday, April 20th 11am - 3pm, location TBA. Race day pick up will also be available from 6:30 am onwards, near the finish line at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Plan on arriving at registration at least an hour 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.