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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$34.09
Early bird pricing - Ends March 28
Jan 31 – Mar 28 -
$50.14Mar 29 – May 10
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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 28
Jan 31 – Mar 28 -
$28.74Mar 29 – May 10
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WGE Student (with t-shirt) Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes t-shirt and race number
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$12.69
Early bird pricing - Ends March 28
Jan 31 – Mar 28 -
$18.04Mar 29 – May 10
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Child (4-under) no T-Shirt Closed
Online registration closed-
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FreeJan 31 – Mar 28
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FreeMar 29 – May 10
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WGE Student (no T-Shirt) Closed
Online registration closed-
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FreeJan 31 – Mar 28
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FreeMar 29 – May 10
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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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$12.69Jan 31 – Mar 28
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$18.04Mar 29 – May 10
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Adult (20+, no shirt) Closed
Online registration closed-
Includes race number and race bag with sponsor offers, but no T-shirt
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$28.74Jan 31 – Mar 28
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$28.74Mar 29 – May 10
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Schallenberger Student Closed
Online registration closed-
Schallenberger Students with a shirt
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$12.69
Early Bird
Jan 31 – Apr 15 -
$18.04Apr 16 – May 10
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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 3rd, 10am - 2pm: San Jose Swim and Racquet Club
- Sunday, May 4th, 10am - 2pm: San Jose Swim and Racquet Club
- Thursday, May 8th, 3pm - 5:30pm, Willow Glen Elementary School
- Friday, May 9th, 3pm - 5:30pm, Willow Glen Elementary School
- Saturday, May 10th (race day), 7:30am - 9am, Willow Glen Elementary
Locations
- Willow Glen Elementary School - 1425 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
- San Jose Swim & Racquet Club - 1170 Pedro St, San Jose, CA 95126
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 in advance (times and locations will be posted soon!).
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, in-line skates, or skateboards 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
- Website
- Visit website
Event schedule
- Sat, May 10, 2025 9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start
- Sat, May 10, 2025 9:30 AM - Community Festival Opens
- Sat, May 10, 2025 9:45 AM - Race Awards
- Sat, May 10, 2025 12:00 PM - Community Festival Closes
