Heart & Soles Run
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Heart & Soles Run, Santa Clara
The Heart & Soles Run takes place on April 25, 2026 on the campus of Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California. The event includes in-person and virtual options and features a course that circles the university and nearby tree-lined streets.
Event distances and formats:
- 5K Walk/Run
- 10K Run
- Kids Run (ages 2 to 7)
- Virtual 5K Walk/Run
- Virtual 10K Run
- Virtual Kids Run
All in-person 5K and 10K registrations include a short sleeve tech fabric race shirt, a bib with professional race timing, and post-race refreshments. The start line is located at the corner of Franklin Street and Lafayette Street on the Santa Clara University campus.
Founded in 2014, the event is held each spring and directs proceeds to local youth organizations that provide access to exercise, nutrition, and well-being resources. Beneficiary organizations named for this edition include Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, and the YMCA of Silicon Valley. In total, the event has raised nearly $1 million to support children’s health and wellness. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
