Foster 5K Race + Kids Dash: Run for a Cause, Support Foster Youth

​Join us at the 9th Annual Foster5K + Kids Dash a cornerstone 5K in San Jose dedicated to championing the cause of foster kids in Santa Clara County. This year's event promises to be bigger and more impactful than ever featuring an in-person timed 5K Kids Dash fun run and a virtual 5K option to expand our reach and support for foster kids.

Important: While we appreciate your RSVP our registration system requires you to complete your official registration at foster5k.org.

​Event Highlights: 

• ​Date: Sunday April 27 2025
• ​Start Time: 9:00 AM (Kids Dash Start Time: 10:00 AM)
• ​Venue: Martial Cottle Park 5283 Snell Ave San Jose CA 95136 
• ​Virtual Option: Run Where You Are!
• ​Join the movement! Register at foster5k.org and/or get involved as a volunteer by emailing [email protected]

​This event continues to stand as a beacon of hope demonstrating our community's resilience and commitment to supporting foster kids in Silicon Valley. All proceeds support Child Advocates of Silicon Valley (CASV) and its Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program making a direct impact on the lives of foster youth in Santa Clara County. Building on last year's success the Foster5K features a chip-timed 5K race and a Kids Dash making the event enjoyable for walkers joggers and serious runners of all ages. In 2024 we saw unprecedented community support with 400 participants coming together to make a difference in the lives of foster kids.

Host or Publisher Foster5K