RUN SAN RAMON: An East Bay Independence Day Tradition

Announcement, photos submitted by On Your Mark Events:

Before you overindulge at the barbeque, then sit back to enjoy fireworks, why not kick-off your 4th of July morning with a healthy start by running or walking in the annual Run San Ramon. This always-popular Independence Day classic offers a race or walk for all participants, with a 5K Run/Walk and a 10K Run. Proceeds from Run San Ramon will benefit the City of San Ramon’s community programs.

The two courses feature flat, fast, and paved surfaces, running throughout the monitored streets in the Bishop Ranch area of San Ramon (East of 680). In addition, both events will be chip-times by On Your Mark Events. Participants will receive commemorative T-shirt, beverages, snacks, and goodies provided by the sponsors. In addition, the always-popular wading fountain and awards ceremony will follow the race.

Awards

Mayor’s Cup trophies will be awarded to the winning pre-registered San Ramon resident, male and female of the 5K and 10K events. Mayor’s Crown trophy will award the lowest combined times of the 2014 Bah Humbug Run and 2015 Run San Ramon preregistered 5K runner (male and female). Medals are given to the first three (male/female) finishers in each age division.

Age Divisions: 0-8, 9-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+.

Entry fees:

Pre-Registration (download application and mail in with check):

*All events per person: $35.00 (postmarked by June 23). Entry increases to $40 fromJune 24 through race day.

*All events per person family rate: $30.00 per person (3 persons or more) -- Must be immediate family only, and all entry forms must be submitted at the same time, (postmarked by June 23). Entry increases to $40 from June 24 through race day.

*Online pre-registration discount deadline is also June 23.

Race-day Registration:

All events per person: $40.00

Check-in and race day registration will be open at 6:45 a.m., at the San Ramon Community Center 12501 Alcosta Blvd. (East side of 680), in San Ramon—same location of the races’ start and finish lines. The 10K Run will start at 8:15 a.m., with the 5K Run/Walk beginning at 8:20 a.m.

For more Run San Ramon information and/or an application, contact the San Ramon Parks & Community Services at (925) 973-3200.