Steps for Strength: Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS)

Event Overview

• Date: May 2, 2026
• Location: E Campbell Avenue & Gillman Avenue, Campbell, CA
• Start Time: 8:30 a.m. for health resource fair: 9:00 a.m. for 5K and 10K
• Course: 3.1-mile loop course is flat and scenic: 6.2-mile loop has a few inclines

Event Features

• Family-Friendly: Enjoy activities like a playground, music, and face painting.
• Post-Race: Participants will receive medals and snacks.
• Health Resource Fair: Explore resources after the race.
• Proceeds: All donations benefit BAYS and its free programs.

About BAYS

Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting young breast cancer survivors under 45 in the San Francisco Bay Area by providing emotional support and resources for life during and after cancer. Funds raised will help fund free programming offered to members such as: support groups, educational workshops, community meetups, and emergency financial assistance.

More Information

• Team Registration: Create a TEAM with friends, family, or colleagues, or register as an individual to participate in-person or virtually!
• Fundraising: Set a fundraising goal and encourage community sponsorship for your run.
• Awareness: Help raise awareness and support for young adults with breast cancer in the Bay Area.
• Donations: Can’t Attend? You can still contribute by making a donation to BAYS through the yellow "Donate" tab.

Volunteer Sign Up

Interested in Volunteering? We have a variety of roles and skillsets needed for this exciting event! To sign up, use the link in the header.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in Sponsoring? Become a sponsor and make a lasting impact at this incredible event! We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities for your business or organization to benefit Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) and help provide essential resources for young adults with breast cancer in our community.

• Sponsorship Sign Up: To sponsor, head to the Sponsors tab in the header or email us at runwithbays@bayareayoungsurvivors.org.
• Learn More: To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to us.

Race Registration

For more details and to register for the race, visit Steps for Strength: BAYS.