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.

• Date: The 2025 Lafayette Res Run for Education will be held Sunday, October 19. 5k: 8am, 10k: 8:15am, 2 mile: 8:45am in downtown Lafayette, CA.
• Virtual Option: 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 11-18.
• Note: Please note, the Reservoir Challenge is not an option on Sunday, October 19 as the Reservoir will be closed for the 10K runners.
• Opportunity: The Reservoir Challenge is great opportunity to safely walk or run the Reservoir on your own, perhaps beating your time from last year.

🎓 Beneficiaries and Community Impact

Beneficiaries of the event are the local schools and the services and programs of the Chamber. See below for what we gave back to our schools last year!

• Family Event: The Run is the city’s most popular “family affair”, involving kids, parents, grandparents, and hundreds of serious runners from throughout the Bay Area.
• Participation: Join us in 2025 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 14: 9am-5pm
• Wednesday, October 15: 10am-6pm
• Thursday, October 16: 9am-5pm
• Friday, October 17: 9am-1pm

Saturday, October 18: 9am-noon

Sunday, October 19: 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 2024, the 32nd annual Lafayette Res Run for Education allowed the Chamber to give back $37,497.95 to our local school organizations!

• Awards: Acalanes High School wins MOST Improved with 14.29%: $500 prize
• Registrations: Lafayette Elementary won MOST Registrations with 375: $500 prize
• Early Bird: Burton Valley Elementary won the Early Bird Contest through September: $500 prize
• Distribution: Beneficiary amount per school: Burton Valley Elementary $7292.99, Happy Valley Elementary $6278.68, Lafayette Elementary $7136.05, Springhill Elementary $5646.08, Stanley Middle School $7235.25, Acalanes High School $2366.53, Campolindo High School $1207.48, Miramonte High School $334.89.

Thank you to everyone who contributed in making this such a successful event.
Banner photo by Gloria Touchet Photography