San Mateo PAL's 5K

San Mateo, United States • 30 May 2026

Event overview

San Mateo PAL, in collaboration with Stride for Awareness, organizes a community 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Fair on May 30, 2026. The event combines a 5K run or walk on the bay trail at Seal Point Park with a complimentary Wellness Fair featuring community, health and wellness vendors. The 5K registration includes a race T-shirt. Strollers and dogs are allowed on the course with mindfulness toward other participants. The Wellness Fair is free to all event attendees and is included with 5K registration.

Location, registration and additional details

The event takes place at Seal Point Park, 1901 J Hart Clinton Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401. Registration opens on February 10, 2026. Pricing listed for event entries includes an adult 5K fee of $45 and a youth/student (under 21) 5K fee of $15; Wellness Fair guest entry is listed as free. Vendor options and fees are provided: non-profit 501(c)(3) with a 10 x 10 tent at no cost (11 spots available), for-profit vendor with a 10 x 10 tent at $250 (2 spots available), and for-profit vendor providing their own tent at $200 (2 spots available). Participants can create or join teams during registration; the team lead with the highest team participation on event day will receive a prize. The event description emphasizes support for health and mental wellness and community partnerships. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Run/walk (youth or Student Under 21)
5 km
5k Run/walk (adult)
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