Willow Glen 5K Virtual Run/Walk for Education

Willow Glen 5K’s flat and USATF-certified race course starts in San Jose’s Willow Glen downtown and winds through neighborhood streets, with racers cheered on by local businesses and residents.

Racers, families and neighbors are then invited to a post-race festival, awards ceremony and kids’ fun zone. Sponsor booths, pancake breakfast, music, games, massage therapy, and a dedicated kids’ area – all spread out over two areas of the Willow Glen Elementary school campus.

Proceeds from the race go to local elementary school PTAs to fund after-school programs such as: arts, music, science, sports, technology and many more.

A message from the director about the virtual race

Let me start by thanking you for your continued support of the Willow Glen 5k Run/Walk for Education. If it wasn’t for racers like you, we would not be able to provide art, science, music, and PE for our area public schools.

With the extra precautions we are all taking as a global society to keep everyone healthy, we have decided to move to a virtual race format.

What is different

• Each racer is now running a 5k on their own or in small family groups
• You can run your race any day in May
• Race bags will be mailed to your home

What is the same

• You will still get your race shirt, bib number, and sponsor swag bag
• Running or walking a 5k is a great accomplishment and can be a family activity
• Local schools are still getting the benefit of your participation

We will be mailing out Race Packets weekly starting at the end of April. Be sure to wear your race shirt and bib number when you run your 5k! Take a picture and post it to social media with the hashtag #wg5k2021.

If you have any questions, reach out to us at info@wg5k.org

Again, thank you for supporting your community through the Willow Glen 5k!
Debbie Lewis
Willow Glen 5k Race Director