It's road racing season and while there are plenty of runs and walks to choose from, it's always nice to find events that support local charities.
Patch collected a list of fun runs, walks and other events in the Tri-Valley and beyond at which you can get in shape and raise money for community organizations.
April
Event:
When: 8 a.m. Saturday
Where: Bishop Ranch 2 and Iron Horse Trail
2600 Camino Ramon, San Ramon
What It Supports: March of Dimes, full-term pregnancies
Participate in a three-mile walk for the Bay Area’s division of March of Dimes “March for Babies.”
For more information: Visit the website or call 415-788-2202.
Event:
When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday
Where: Sunol Regional Wilderness Park
1895 Geary Road, Sunol
What It Supports: Hope Hospice
Hike For Hope is a non-competitive, memorial hike along the trails of Sunol Regional Wilderness. Hikers participate in memory or honor of a loved one.
Cost: $35
For more information: Call 925-829-8770, visit the website or email info@hopehospice.com.
Event:
When: 9 a.m. Saturday
Where:
1119 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore
What It Supports: Arthritis Foundation
This is the fifth annual arthritis walk. In addition to the walk, the event features entertainment, a kids zone with bounce houses, arts and crafts and food.
Cost: Each team member asked to raise $100.
For more information: Visit the website.
May
Event:
When: 8 a.m. May 1
Where:
400 Hartz Ave., Danville
What It Supports: Oakland Children's Hospital and Research Center
Competitive runners, walkers, families and local businesses are invited to strut their stuff for a good cause. Choose from two flat and fast courses, a 5K and a 10K, on the Iron Horse Trail. One hundred percent of the entry fees will benefit Northern California's only independent children's hospital. The event will include a kids fun run with non-competitive 50- and 100-yard dashes for ages 3 to 8.
Cost: $32 in advance, $37 day of race; $13 for the kids fun run in advance, $15 day of race.
For more information: Visit the website.
Event: Bras for the Cause Breast Cancer Walk
When: 5:30 p.m. May 7
Where:
1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton
What It Supports: Finding a cure for breast cancer.
This year is the sixth annual Bras for the Cause Breast Cancer Walk. It includes a 10K walk and a bra-decorating contest.
Cost: $50, all participants must raise $200 minimum.
For more information: Visit the website.
Event: CPOA Memorial Run
When: 7:30 a.m. May 7
Where:
2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton
What It Supports: C.O.P.S., Concerns of Police Survivors, Northern California Chapter
Choose between a 5K, 10K or kids 1-mile fun run but don’t forget to register by end of the day May 3. All participants receive a T-shirt and awards will be given. There also will be a raffle and barbecue after the race. Non-race participants can attend the barbecue, $10 for adults and $7 for ages 12 and younger.
Cost: $30 in advance, $35 on race day. Kids fun fun, ages 12 and younger, $10 in advance, $15 on race day.
For more information: Visit the website.
June
Event: Hook and Ladder Run
When: 6:30 a.m. June 5
Where:
5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore
What It Supports: The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation
Register before June 2. There are three course options: 5K, 10K and a 1-mile fun run for children. Awards will be given.
Cost: $30 in advance, $35 on race day. Kids fun run, ages 12 and younger, $10 in advance, $15 on race day.
For more information: Become a fan on Facebook or contact On Your Mark events.
Event: Pleasanton Rotary Spirit Run
When: 6:30 a.m. June 19
Where: Under the arch in downtown Pleasanton, near the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St.
What It Supports:
Run a fast, flat, certified 5K or 10K course that includes portions of the Arroyo Trail. There is also a kids challenge option, which consists of a sprint down Main Street.
Cost: $25 for elementary and middle-school students, $35 for high-school students and adults, or $25 each for four or more. Kids challenge is $10 for ages 2 to 8.
For more information: Visit the website or contact On Your Mark events.
