Willow Glen 5K 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 programs such as: arts, music, science, sports, technology and many more.
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!
Meggie Hollywood
Willow Glen 5k Race Director
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Adult (20+) Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes t-shirt, race number and race bag with sponsor offers
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$28.74
Early bird pricing - Ends March 20
Jan 31 – Mar 20 -
$34.09Mar 21 – May 11
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Teen or Youth (5-19) Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes t-shirt, race number and race bag with sponsor offers
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$18.04
Early bird pricing - Ends March 20
Jan 31 – Mar 20 -
$23.39Mar 21 – May 11
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WGE Student (with t-shirt) Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes t-shirt and race number
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$12.69Jan 31 – Mar 20
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$12.69Mar 21 – May 11
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Child (4-under) no T-Shirt Closed
Online registration closed-
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FreeJan 31 – Mar 20
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FreeMar 21 – May 11
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WGE Student (no T-Shirt) Closed
Online registration closed-
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FreeJan 31 – Mar 20
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FreeMar 21 – May 11
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Child (4 and under) with t-shirt Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes t-shirt and race number
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$12.69Mar 21 – May 11
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Thank you for registering
Packet Pickup
Note: please bring this sheet with you to packet pick up with your bib number(s) on it to avoid long waits.
Times
- Saturday, May 4th, 9am-12pm at San Jose Swim & Racquet Club
- Sunday, May 5th, 9am-12pm at San Jose Swim & Racquet Club
- Thursday, May 9th, 3pm-5pm at WGE
- Friday, May 10th, 3pm-5pm at WGE
- Saturday, May 11th, beginning 7:30am at WGE
Locations
San Jose Swim & Racquet Club: 1170 Pedro Street San Jose, CA 95126
Willow Glen Elementary: 1425 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
Race packet includes race number, T-shirt and race bag with sponsor offers. Just bring a copy of your email confirmation. Race packets are not available via mail.
Race day packet pick-up and registration will be available 7-8:30 a.m., however, race numbers and t-shirts are not guaranteed and lines will be long. So, please consider registering early and picking up your race packet at Presenting Sponsor, San Jose Swim & Racquet Club (see above for dates and times).
Note: please bring this sheet with you to packet pick up with your bib number(s) on it to avoid long waits.
Regulations
- Entry fees are non-transferable and non-refundable
- You must be in good health and physically prepared to run the race
- A race number is required to run the race
- Strollers are welcome
- No bicycles, wagons, in-line skates, skateboards, scooters or dogs (except for working) permitted
- Willow Glen 5K Race officials have the right to disqualify or remove from the course any participant whose activity violates any condition set forth or who poses any harm to himself/herself or any other participant
Contact information
- Event contact
- Event Organizer
- organizer@wg5k.org
- Website
- Visit website
Event schedule
- Sat, May 11, 2024 9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start
- Sat, May 11, 2024 9:30 AM - Community Festival Opens
- Sat, May 11, 2024 9:45 AM - Race Awards
- Sat, May 11, 2024 12:00 PM - Community Festival Closes
