Run for Amma

Los Gatos, United States • 16 May 2026

Event overview

Run for Amma is an annual charity trail running event held at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in Los Gatos, CA. The 2026 edition marks the event's 15th anniversary. The event raises funds for cancer research; all registration proceeds are donated to a UCSF lab for cancer research. The event listing notes that volunteers and local running clubs support course marking, aid stations, course sweeping, and shuttles.

Race details

  • 50K : 5,266 feet of elevation gain; 8-hour time limit.
  • 30K : 3,629 feet of elevation gain; 8-hour time limit.
  • 10K : 980 feet of elevation gain; walk or run.

Bib pickup for the 50K and 30K is scheduled on race day in the morning. Parking is at the Skyline Ridge OSP equestrian lot near the finish area for all races. Route maps and course information are provided for each distance. Registration closes on Wed, May 13 at 11:59 PM PT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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30 km
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Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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