Event Description

Bring your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues and join us in celebrating St Edward School's 60th Anniversary.  Start a team, join an already existing team or participate as an individual. 

Run through a scenic 5K trail circling through Quarry Lakes Park. Please note that the course is not USATF certified. The distance has been measured and is approximate. No bikes or skateboards are allowed on the course. Walkers follow same course as runners.  

All proceeds from this 5K will go towards our 60th anniversary effort to repair and upgrade the lunch areas in the school.

St Edward School is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 87-3499812). All donations to St Edward School are tax-deductible.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

08:30 AM - 9:30 AM : Check-in. Bib & T-shirt pickup. Walk-in registrations will be allowed.

09 AM - 9:30 AM: Welcome Speeches, Sponsor Acknowledgement

09:30 AM:  RACE STARTS!

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM:  Walkathon finisher’s acknowledgement and medal distribution

9:00 AM - 12 noon: Time to Walk around Booths

12 noon: Raffle drawing

12:30 PM: Event wrap up 

GETTING THERE

From I-880 in Fremont, take the Decoto Road exit east and proceed to Paseo Padre Parkway. Turn right on Paseo Padre, then left on Isherwood Way. Proceed to the park entrance on the right. 

From Mission Blvd (Hwy. 238) in Fremont, turn south on Nursery Ave. (away from the hills) and right (west) on Niles Blvd. Turn left on Osprey Drive and left on Quarry Lakes Drive. Proceed to the park entrance on the left.

More details about Quarry Lakes Regional Park , including a park map can be found here.

PARKING

There are plenty of parking spots at the park. Please bring some cash as the park charges a 5$ parking fee per vehicle. The St Edward School 5K Registration desk is located in the Ensenada South Picnic Area and there is a parking lot close to it. However if the lot is full, there is additional parking close to Niles Beach.

RACE PACKET PICKUP

You will need to come to the Registration desk to pick up your race packet. We highly encourage you to pick up the race packet at the registration desk at least 15 mins prior to joining, in order to avoid congestion and delay. 

Your race packet will include:

• Race Bib (with timing chip)
• Safety pins to attach the bib to your clothing
• Commemorative Shirt
  
  

Please present a copy of your order confirmation and an ID at the registration desk to pick up your bibs. You may also pick up bibs for another participant, but please make sure you present their order confirmation. You will be responsible for getting the bibs to the participant.

COURSE

• The 5K course runs through the packed gravel trails circling through Quarry Lakes Park. Please note that the course is not USATF certified.
• The distance has been measured and is approximate.
• Please make sure your bib number is clearly displayed on your chest before arriving at the assembly area near the start line.
• The start waves will take place from 9.30am to 10:30 am with short gaps in between to allow the course ahead to clear, meaning walkers & runners have plenty of space along the course.
• If you can not join an earlier start wave, you can always join a later start wave
• No bikes or skateboards are allowed on the course.
• Walkers follow the same course as runners.
• Please stay on the trails, taking shortcuts can be dangerous and cause erosion.
• We encourage you to wear proper walking/running shoes and dress in layers.
• Keep the park beautiful, leave no trace except your footprints.
• Please dispose of water bottles, cups and other waste at garbage bins throughout the trail.
• All dogs must be on a leash and with their owners at all times for the safety of all participants. Please remember to pick up after your dog.

OTHER AMENITIES

Water stations will be located close to every mile marker

First aid will be available at every Water station and also at the Registration/Check in desk 

The park has several restrooms that will be available for your use.

FINISHER MEDALS

Your finisher medals can be picked up after the race at the finish line

SPECIAL RAFFLE PRIZE

Our 60th Anniversary raffle drawing will be held at 12 noon after the 5K. Raffle ticket holders need not be present to win. If the raffle winner is not present, they will be notified via email and phone call within the week after the 5K.

ANY QUESTIONS ON THE DAY OF RACE …

Please note this is our first ever 5K and is mostly volunteer run and it is our goal to ensure that you have a wonderful walkathon experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please do reach out to one of our volunteers and they will be happy to assist you.

We really appreciate your patience, kindness and co-operation during the entire event.