Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto

Race Description

Join Us in the Pursuit of a Cure at the Lookin' For A Cure Palo Alto 5K!

• Event Purpose: Every year, Lookin' For A Cure 5k events light up cities across the United States. These events are not just about running, they are about igniting awareness, and unity in the fight against Ocular Melanoma.
• Your Impact: By participating, you're not only supporting groundbreaking research but also bringing together individuals affected by Ocular Melanoma.
• Date & Time: Join A Cure in Sight on Saturday, July 11th, 7AM-11AM.
• Location: 2452 Watson Ct, Palo Alto, CA US 94020.

Help raise awareness and support the fight against Ocular Melanoma, the most common eye cancer in adults in the United States.

A Partnership for Progress

• Collaboration: A Cure In Sight collaborates with leading research facilities and dedicated physicians that specialize in Ocular Melanoma treatment.
• Funding Research: Together, we channel the net proceeds from these events into ongoing research projects and patient support programs.
• Community Support: Walk shoulder-to-shoulder with Ocular Melanoma survivors, their families, and the medical professionals who care for them.
• Stanford Connection: This event supports the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University School of Medicine.

All ages are welcome to attend. Come run, walk, or stay in one place and play games at the Fourth Annual Lookin' for a Cure 5K at Stanford, hosted by A Cure in Sight and the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford. Set up your team, invite your friends and family, start your fundraiser and you are off to the finish line.

Important Health Message

• Early Detection: The race also aims to spread the word about the importance of early detection by getting regular dilated eye exams.
• Statistical Insight: Ocular melanoma makes up approximately 5 percent of melanomas in the United States.
• Annual Diagnosis: It is estimated that between 6-8 people per million will be diagnosed annually in the Western world.
• Learn More: Read more about the work Stanford is doing around ocular melanoma here.

Event Details

Packet pick up will be held at Road Runner Sports San Carlos located at: 1125 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070 on July 10, 2026 from 4-6pm.

Race Swag

• Guaranteed T-shirt: If Registered by June 27th.
• Finisher Medal: Earn a medal upon completion.
• Food & Drink: Refreshments will be provided.
• Course Aid Station: Support available along the route.
• Commemorative Race Bib: Unique bib for participants.
• Free Downloadable Photos: Capture your experience.
• Official Finishers Time: With Age Group Placements.

Race Day Schedule

• Registration: 7 AM
• Race Start: 8 AM
• Announcements & Awards: 9:30 AM

Free parking is available in the Byers Eye Institute parking lot on the corner of Embarcadero Rd. and Bayshore Rd.

For more information, visit the race page: Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto.