Join us in Gilroy, California 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 Kids Fun Run at the end of the event - an opportunity 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 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.
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.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Aug 22, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:00
$65.00
Aug 22, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:00
$55.00
Aug 22, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:15
$55.00
Aug 22, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:15
$55.00
Aug 22, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:15
$45.00
Aug 22, 2026
Distance — Kids Fun Run
Type — Running
09:30
$15.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Gilroy.
Learn more about the host city, Gilroy.
Gilroy is in the southern part of Santa Clara County south of San Jose in California. It is in the South Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area.
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