Race2Unravel

Race Overview

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.

Youth Participation

And for our youngest supporters, we've added a few different options:

• Main runs: 5K Youth Ages 7–17 or 10K Youth Ages 9-17
• Kids Fun Run: Ages 2–12, which consists of one lap around the park (just over ¼ mile)
• Parents: Welcome to walk or run alongside their child for the Kids Fun Run.
• Registration: All those participating in the 5K or 10K must be registered.

Event Motto

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: 30 lbs for men and 20 lbs for women
• 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.

• Course Signage: Prominent and clearly marked turnaround points.

Important Details

• Registration Deadline: for T-shirt is July 31st
• No Pets: Allowed
• Cupless Race: Please bring your own water bottle.
• Strollers: 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, 5K Youth, 10K, 10K Youth races. All runners will also receive a finisher medal and ruckers will receive a commemorative patch. Participants in the Kids Fun Run will also receive a commemorative medal.

For more information, visit Race2Unravel Official Site.