For the bay 5k
March 29, 2025, 9am-noon
Let's Make the Bay Better Together
For the Bay 5K is a community event designed to unite runners of all ages in support of local youth initiatives.
Your registration fees and donations directly support Mobilize Love, which provides for physical and spiritual care, after-school support, and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills to under-resourced youth in the Bay Area. Your support makes a difference!
Together we can...
Inspire: Ignite a passion for creating a positive impact on local youth
Educate: Share insights into the challenges facing youth and the power of education and mentorship.
Connect: Build bridges between individuals, organizations, and resources.
Empower: Equip youth with the tools they need to thrive and become agents of change.
Event Details
Date: March 29, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - Noon
Location: Shoreline Park, Mountain View, CA
Distance: 5K and 1K options
Theme (Optional): Favorite Sports Team
Music: Upbeat tunes along the course
Post-Race: Kid friendly carnival games, free food, music
Get Involved
Register to race
Join the race! All skill levels welcome.
Volunteer
Help make the event a success by volunteering!
Sponsor
Support the event by becoming a For the Bay sponsor or fundraiser.
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Mobilize love
Mobilize Love, a Menlo Church ministry partner, provides mobile after-school programs and human services to under-resourced communities.
Proceeds from this event benefit Mobilize Love. Each $16,000 raised covers after-school services for one semester in a resource-challenged school, including:
- Literacy and numeracy skills development
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Gospel introduction and sharing
- Hot meals
Mobilize Love Podcast
In preparation for our For the Bay 5k Race we get to hear about the amazing work of Mobilize Love from their co-founder Chris Huang. We hear how this ministry got started, how it serves thousands of children across the city of San Francisco, and how by joining the the For the Bay 5k, you can also support this amazing cause to serve under resourced children.
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FAQs
Have more questions? Send us an email.
Single wide strollers are allowed. Please start at the back of the pack.
Unfortunately, no as they are not allowed in most of Shoreline Park
The race goes on!
Provided to all registrants by March 20th (subject to change). Extra shirts available for purchase ($15) during registration (March 20th deadline). Registrants after the deadline are not guaranteed shirts before the race.
Kite Flying Area, Shoreline Park
Free at Parking Lot E (off N. Shoreline Blvd.)
T shirt and bib pickup (select pickup location when registering):
4-7pm, Thursday, March 27th at Sports Basement, Redwood City
4-7pm, Friday, March 28th at Sports Basement, Sunnyvale
Yes! Register separately for each.