Events
Race2Unravel - 10K
Race2Unravel - 5K
Race2Unravel - 5k RUCK
Race2Unravel - Youth 10k
Race2Unravel - Youth 5k
Kids Fun Run (Quarter Mile around the Park)
Race History
The Race2Unravel began in 2018 as a community-driven event focused on raising awareness and funding for pediatric cancer. It has since evolved into a more focused and competitive race, allowing participants to channel their energy into a purpose-driven effort.
Description
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 few different options. They can participate in the main runs (5K Youth Ages 7–17 or 10K Youth Ages 9-17) or the Kids Fun Run (Ages 2–12) that consists of one lap around the park (just over ¼ mile). Parents are welcome to walk or run alongside their child for the Kids Fun Run but all those participating in the 5K or 10K must be registered. These are great opportunities 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:
- Registration Deadline for T-shirt is July 31st
- No Pets Allowed
- This is a Cupless Race - Please bring your own water bottle.
- Strollers are allowed but please start toward the back and give the right of way on the narrower portions of the course.
- Regular Registration Ends Friday, August 21st @ 3pm; Same day registration available until 7:30AM sharp on Saturday, August 22nd.
- Medals will be presented to the top three male and top three female finishers in the 5K, 5K Youth, 10K, 10K Youth and 5K Ruck divisions. Participants in the Kids Fun Run will also receive a commemorative medal.
Race Times
10K Start Time: 8:00AM
5K Start Time: 8:15AM
5K RUCK Start Time: 8:15AM
Kids Fun Run 9:30AM
Race Course Map - 5K
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Race Course Map - 10k
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Awards
Awards Ceremony: 9:15AM
Place medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in both male and female category of the 10K, 10K YOUTH, 5K, 5K YOUTH & 5K RUCK.
All participants who complete in the 5K RUCK event will be awarded a commemorative patch.
Children will receive a participation medal for the Fun Run.
Race Packet Options
T-shirts and bibs will be available for in-person pickup at race day check-in beginning at 7:00 AM on Saturday, August 22nd at Christmas Hill Park (Ranch Side).
Participants may pick up race packets on behalf of other registered runners, provided they have proper approval and are able to verify that all registration information is accurate.
We look forward to seeing you at the starting line.
Race Contact Info
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://unravelpediatriccancer.org/race2unravel.
Place
Christmas Hill Park Ranch Site
Gilroy, CA US 95020
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Race2Unravel is a powerful way to take action. By participating, donating, or sponsoring, you help fund groundbreaking research and bring hope to countless families facing the unimaginable. Together, we can turn awareness into action and make a lasting difference. Let's show that while pediatric cancer isn't fun, fighting it together can be. Become a sponsor today and stand with us in the Race2Unravel! Until there is a cure...
Proceeds raised will go towards fighting against pediatric cancer!
