Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto

JUL

11

2026

Join the Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto 5K, supporting Ocular Melanoma research at Stanford. Choose between an in-person run/walk or a virtual 5K event. This community gathering welcomes all ages and includes race swag, team fundraising, and free parking.

Sat 11 Jul 2026

Palo Alto, California

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto is a charity run/walk event taking place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Palo Alto, California. The event supports the fight against Ocular Melanoma, the most common eye cancer in adults in the United States. It is hosted by A Cure in Sight in partnership with the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Event Format

Participants can choose from two event formats:

Lookin For A Cure 5K Run/Walk: An in-person 5 km run or walk.
Lookin For A Cure Virtual 5K: A virtual 5 km event where participants can run or walk their own course.

Event Details

The in-person event starts and finishes at 2452 Watson Ct., Palo Alto, CA. Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, July 10, 2026, at Road Runner Sports in San Carlos. Parking is available for free in the Byers Eye Institute parking lot. The event includes a T-shirt for registrants by a specific date, a finisher medal, food and drink, an aid station on the course, and official finisher times with age group placements.

All ages are welcome. The event also features opportunities for team fundraising. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

Lookin for a Cure 5k Run/walk