Lafayette Res Run for Education

About the Lafayette Res Run for Education

The Lafayette Chamber and the City of Lafayette are co-sponsors of the Lafayette Res Run for Education which is traditionally held the third Sunday in October.

The 2026 Lafayette Res Run for Education will be held Sunday, October 18.

• 5k Start Time: 8am
• 10k Start Time: 8:15am
• 2 mile Start Time: 8:45am
• Location: downtown Lafayette, CA.

Back by popular demand, from its introduction in 2020, you can register for the Reservoir Challenge – the virtual race which “runs” around the 2.7-mile paved trail of the Lafayette Reservoir October 10-17. Please note, the Reservoir Challenge is not an option on Sunday, October 18 as the Reservoir will be closed for the 10K runners. The Reservoir Challenge is great opportunity to safely walk or run the Reservoir on your own, perhaps beating your time from last year.

Beneficiaries of the event are the local schools and the services and programs of the Chamber.

The Run is the city’s most popular “family affair”:

• Participants: Involves kids, parents, grandparents, and hundreds of serious runners from throughout the Bay Area.
• Event Options: Join us for the 10k, 5k, the 2 mile run/walk for fun or the Reservoir Challenge!
• Inclusivity: Sprinters, walkers, the “stroller brigade,” and many of Lafayette’s top four-legged residents are welcome to join in the fun.
• Student Incentive: The first 100 students to register from each school will receive a voucher for a free 1/4 pound of bulk candy from Zoonie's during packet pickup!

Packet Pickup

Race packets that include our traditional long sleeve t-shirt (while supplies last) and race bib will be available for pickup at the Lafayette Chamber Office, 251 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, CA [map it] on the following dates/times (subject to change):

• Tuesday: October 13, 9am-5pm
• Wednesday: October 14, 10am-6pm
• Thursday: October 15, 9am-5pm
• Friday: October 16, 9am-1pm
• Saturday: October 17, 9am-noon
• Sunday: October 18, 7:15am-8:45am (Mt. Diablo Blvd, just east of Lafayette Circle)

Support your school. Sign up now! Parking and fees are not included in registration price.

Giving Back to Our Local Schools

In 2025, the race gave back a total of $37,611.32!

• Burton Valley Elementary: $7,549.87 (Contest Winner, Most Registrations!)
• Happy Valley Elementary: $6,902.93 (Contest Winner, Most Improved!)
• Lafayette Elementary: $6,709.01
• Springhill Elementary: $5,753.97

• Stanley Middle School: $7,113.28
• Acalanes High School: $1,493.30
• Campolindo High School: $890.54
• Miramonte High School: $256.51

• Acalanes Center for Independent Study: $176.75
• Las Lomas High School: $247.66
• Diablo Valley Montessori School: $25.50
• Orinda Academy: $43.00

Thank you to everyone who contributed in making this such a successful event.

Banner photo by Gloria Touchet Photography