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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Lafayette Chamber Office: 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette CA
5K · 10K
54–77°F · low rain risk
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2025
52–70°F
dry
2024
55–77°F
dry
2023
56–67°F
dry
2022
51–80°F
dry
2021
48–77°F
dry
2020
55–69°F
dry
2019
50–75°F
dry
2018
53–71°F
dry
2017
53–80°F
dry
2016
54–73°F
dry
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About this race
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.
Event Details
The 2026 Lafayette Res Run for Education will be held Sunday, October 18. 5k: 8am, 10k: 8:15am, 2 mile: 8:45am in downtown Lafayette, CA.
Reservoir Challenge
- Popular Return: Back by popular demand, from its introduction in 2020.
- Virtual Race: Register for the Reservoir Challenge – the virtual race from October 10-17.
- Closed Reservoir: Note that the Reservoir Challenge is not an option on October 18 as the Reservoir will be closed for the 10K runners.
- Personal Opportunity: A great opportunity to safely walk or run the Reservoir on your own.
Community Impact
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” involving kids, parents, grandparents, and hundreds of serious runners from throughout the Bay Area.
- Event Participation: Join us in 2025 for 10k, 5k, the 2 mile run/walk, or the Reservoir Challenge.
- All Welcome: Sprinters, walkers, and “stroller brigade” welcome.
- Four-Legged Friends: Many of Lafayette’s top four-legged residents also join in the fun.
Student Incentives
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
- Sunday, October 18: 7:15am-8:45am Mt. Diablo Blvd, just east of Lafayette Circle
Support Local Schools
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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
- St. Perpetua School: $449.00
Thank you to everyone who contributed in making this such a successful event.
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