SRVEF Run For Education Registration Open

DANVILLE, CA — Registration is open for the 41st Run for Education, which raises money to enhance the educational experience for SRVUSD students.

5,000 runners are expected to attend the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation’s annual race, making the Run for Education one of the largest runs supporting education in Northern California. The run will take place Sunday, Oct. 13. There will be four different races. The 10K and 5K runs are open to noncompetitive walkers as well.

• The 10K Race starts at 8 a.m. at Charlotte Wood Middle School
• The 5K Walk/Run starts at 8:30 a.m. at 2700 Camino Ramon in San Ramon
• The Friendship Run for participants with special needs and their supporters starts at 9:30 a.m.
• The Mini Run for participants 2-6 years old starts at 10:15 a.m.

From 8-12, families will enjoy The Expo, which features a kids’ zone, inflatable games, face painters, a balloon artist, a photo booth, crafts, exhibitor booths, and a drawing for over $1000 in prizes.

School bands and cheer squads will also perform.

Proceeds from The Run have funded elementary school maker spaces, teacher grants for all grade levels, hands-on science kits, musical instruments, art supplies, science projects, technology, school libraries, and more.

“We are thankful to our partners at SRVEF, the event sponsors, and all those who work tirelessly to prepare and organize this event. The Run for Education directly supports programs, classrooms, and teachers with equipment and supplies that make a real difference in the educational experience of our students,” SRVUSD Superintendent CJ Cammack said in a statement. “It’s a fun opportunity to come together and enjoy some camaraderie, maybe a bit of friendly competition, and most importantly to show the true spirit of this amazing community. Join me at the Run, it promises to be a great time.”

See here for more information, and to register.