YOLO Run

MAY
16
2026
The YOLO Run starts and finishes at the UC Davis Health Stadium, offering 2K, 5K, 10K, and virtual options. This event is presented by the NEC Society and UC Davis Children's Hospital to support NEC Awareness Day. All participants receive a finisher's medal and shirt.
Sat 16 May 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The YOLO Run is an event held at UC Davis Health Stadium in Davis, California. It is presented by the NEC Society and UC Davis Children's Hospital. The run takes place on May 16, which is Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Awareness Day. The event benefits children and families, supporting the work of UC Davis Children's Hospital and the NEC Society.

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is an intestinal disease that can affect medically fragile infants. UC Davis Children's Hospital provides care for babies at risk of NEC, and the NEC Society is a nonprofit advancing research, education, and advocacy for the disease.

Distances

The event includes several run/walk options:

  • 2K Run/Walk
  • 5K Run/Walk
  • 10K Run
  • Virtual Run/Walk

All events start and finish inside the stadium on the football field.

Additional Information

The registration fee includes a finisher's medal and an event shirt. On race day, parking is available on campus in a lot adjacent to the stadium. Course maps for the 2K, 5K, and 10K distances are available online. This event is described as the second annual YOLO Run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k Run
5 km
5k Run/walk
2k Run/walk