Race2Unravel

About the Event

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:

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, 10K, and 5K Ruck divisions. Participants in the Kids Fun Run will also receive a commemorative medal.

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5.6 km/h (Light breeze)

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High

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Hard and dry surface

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High (7.0)

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67.7%

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06:23

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19:55

About 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.

Hotels & Places to Stay

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Registration Discount

Use the promo code below during registration to save on entry fees.

$5.00 OFF

Promo code UNRAVEL5

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