• A woman smiling and celebrating as she runs, wearing sunglasses and a Stars & Strides shirt.

    5K/10K Run

    Fast, flat course for all ages and abilities

  • Children running in a race with cheerleaders on both sides clapping and holding pom-poms, in an outdoor setting on a sunny day.

    Kids run

    Ages 2-7, inside Discovery Meadow

  • Smiling man wearing green sunglasses, a blue and gray sports shirt, a headband, and headphones around his neck, outdoors during the day.

    virtual run

    Participate from anywhere! 5K and 10K options: includes shirt, finishers’ medal, and bib

  • swag bag

    High quality wicking race shirt, finishers’ medal, and one free beer/mimosa (21+)

saturday, july 11, 2026

DISCOVERY MEADOW, DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE

making strides for community health

Every step you take at the Stars & Strides 5K/10K helps strengthen the health of our community. All proceeds from this event benefit Valley Health Foundation, which supports Silicon Valley’s most vital public healthcare facilities and programs.

Your participation empowers families with the tools to take charge of their well-being, improves outcomes for underserved and vulnerable neighbors, invests in essential equipment and training for healthcare staff, and sustains initiatives that advocate for better health for all. Together, we’re running toward a healthier, stronger future.

A smiling female doctor with sunglasses on her head and a young boy wearing a race T-shirt at the Stars & Strides festival.

Running is better together