About The Lafayette Res Run for Education

The Lafayette Chamber and the City of Lafayette are co-presenters of the Lafayette Res Run for Education which is traditionally held on a Sunday in October. Oakwood Athletic Club is a decades long sponsor of this event.

In 2025 the 32nd annual Lafayette Res Run for Education brought together just under 2,200 runners and raised $37,611 for beneficiary checks to our local public schools as a result of this highly successful community event. 

2026 Race Day: Save the date – Sunday, October 18, 2026!
5k: 8am, 10k: 8:15am, 2 mile: 8:45am with the Reservoir Challenge “running” October 11-17. Price varies per race. Credit Card Convenience fee will be added during the payment process.

Beneficiaries of the event are the local schools and the services and programs of the Chamber. Groups, clubs, and organizations are encouraged to attend. Donations direct to your school of choice can also be made on the website. Healthy Lifestyles Fair takes place 7:30am-10:30am on Lafayette Circle between The Roundup Saloon, Roam, White Barn Home and Tutu’s.

REGISTER HERE!

Race Descriptions:

• 5k Certified Race – flat, “chip” timed course, runners only (NO Dogs or Baby Strollers). View Lafayette Reservoir Run 5k Map
• 10k Certified Race – hilly, “chip” timed course around the reservoir, Dogs on Leash & Baby Strollers OK. The 10k course is not recommended for athletes with disabilities.  View Lafayette Reservoir Run 10k Map
• 2 Miles Run/Walk for Fun – No Timing, no medals for top finishers. – Fun Run ONLY, Dogs on Leash & Baby Strollers OK.
• Lafayette Reservoir Challenge, Oct. 12-19, typically at the Lafayette Reservoir but this “virtual” 2.7 mile walk/run can be completed anywhere. No medals are given for top finishers.

Race Course: 10k: Oak Hill Road to El Nido Ranch Road, around the Lafayette Reservoir and back. 5k or 2 mile DO NOT go around the Lafayette Reservoir.

Reservoir Challenge – Virtual Race: Back by popular demand, from its introduction in 2020, you can now register for the Reservoir Challenge – the virtual race which “runs” around the 2.7-mile paved trail of the Lafayette Reservoir, or anywhere for that matter! Please note, the Reservoir Challenge is not an option on race day as the Reservoir will be closed for everyone but the 10K runners. The Reservoir Challenge is great opportunity to safely walk or run the Reservoir on your own, perhaps beating your time from last year. This virtual 2.7 mile walk/run can be completed anywhere. No medals are given for top finishers.

For Your Safety!

• On race day, s-p-a-c-e o-u-t, do not crowd together at the starting line. Racers can line up the entire block from Oak Hill Road to Moraga Road. Remember, only the 10k and 5k are timed races, and timing starts only after you cross the starting line.
• NO Dogs or Baby Strollers in the 5K race.
• Please NO headphones/ear buds. We need you to be aware of your surroundings at all times.
• No skateboards, scooters, bikes or similar … it’s for our safety!

Groups: We encourage you to bring your team or group! We can provide a discount code for your group of 10 or more. Please contact us with your group name.

Groups participating in the 2026 races:
Lewis Asset Management Family Run 

Road Closure Information: View Road Closure Map here.

Race Certified By: Road Running Technical Council USA Track & Field, Certification Code: CA15004GAN (5K) and CA15003GAN (10K)

Packet Pick-Up: Pickup your pre-assigned bib and t-shirt (only available while supplies last) at the Lafayette Chamber Office, 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150:
Tuesday, October 14, 9am-5pm
Wednesday, October 15,10am-6pm
Thursday, October 16, 9am-5pm
Friday, October 17, 9a-1pm
Sunday, October 19, 7:15am-8:45am Mt. Diablo Blvd, just east of Lafayette Circle

Emcee and Starting Line: Our MC for the morning is Tom Stack. We again welcome the Campolindo Cheerleaders as well as the Principals from all 5 Lafayette School District schools!

Healthy Lifestyles Fair: Complimenting the run is our Healthy Lifestyles Fair. Stop by for treats, games and information from our fair vendors.

Parking Information: All meters will be in effect.  Please note times on the meters. Parking is available FREE at the BART lots on Sundays.

Water Stations: There are three water stations: At the finish line; on Mt. Diablo Blvd near the 1 mile turnaround close to the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building; and one at the top of the Reservoir before the course takes you down the paved road. Thank you to Scout Troop 402 for “running” the Mt. Diablo Blvd station.

RECAP = 2025 Lafayette Res Run for Education

What An Incredible 2025 Lafayette Reservoir Run Race Day!

The weather was perfect, and the smiles and enthusiasm were contagious! We’re so proud of the tremendous effort from everyone involved in making this year’s Lafayette Res Run for Education such a huge success.

We’re thrilled to share that we beat last year’s total by 142 participants, with an impressive 2,062 registered runners and walkers! While not quite a record, it’s a fantastic jump and a true testament to our amazing community spirit.

From our youngest participant, 2-year-old Chloe, to our oldest, 95-year-old Ann, this event truly brought together every generation. We even had 10 participants in the over-80 category – WOW! Thank you, Lafayette, for showing up with such enthusiasm, energy, and heart!

🏃‍♀️See 5K and 10K Results HERE. The 2-mile event was not timed (no chip).

🏆 Final Competition Winners

• Most Improved School: Happy Valley Elementary School (30.4% increase) – $500 prize
• Most Registrations: Burton Valley Elementary (359) – $1000 prize

2025 Reservoir Run School Registrations

In total, the 2025 race gave back $37,611.32 to our local schools!
Burton Valley Elementary –  $7,549.87  (Contest Winner, Most Registrations!)
Happy Valley Elementary – $ 6,902.93 (Contest Winner, Most Improved!)
Lafayette Elementary – $6,709.01
Springhill Elementary – $5,753.97
Stanley Middle School – $7,113.28
Acalanes High School – $1,493.30
Campolindo High School – $890.54
Miramonte High School – $256.51
Acalanes Center for Independent Study – $176.75
Las Lomas High School – $247.66
Diablo Valley Montessori School – $25.50
Orinda Academy – $43.00
St. Perpetua School – $449.00

📷 View event photos and videos from staff HERE! More photos to come from professional photographer Jackson from Makes Brands Cooler.

🧡 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Volunteers!
To all of our amazing volunteers — every school stepped up when needed, and your dedication made this event shine. Your energy, time, and teamwork brought the day to life. We truly couldn’t have done it without YOU!
Our incredible School Principals, Administrators, Coordinators, and Volunteers

Special appreciation to: MC Tom Stack (Coldwell Banker Realty), Sound Engineer AJ Rodgers (New You Dance Center), Acalanes Cheerleaders, Campolindo Cheerleaders, and the RoundUp Saloon (for parking lot and power)

• Registration Team: Dennis Garrison, John McCormick, Will Newhart, Jeremy Steel, Charise Stratford, and Wendy Tamis. T-shirt & bib distribution: Jean Follmer
• Course Setup & Signs: Travis Johnson, Jay Lifson, Michael Heller, Jonathan (Ace) Katayanagi, Matt Pease, Mo McKenna, Tim Regan, and Terry Ring
• Volunteer groups: Diablo View Rotary, Rotary Club of Lafayette, Scout Troop 204 and Scout Troop 402, and Boys Team Charity

🙌 Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

• Presenting sponsors: Oakwood Athletic Club, City of Lafayette, and the Lafayette Chamber
• Zero waste recycling sponsor: Republic Services
• 2025 course sponsors: EBMUD (10K) and Mathnasium (5K)
• JV Lucas Paving, Ford Timing, the Lafayette Police Department, Lafayette Parks, Trails and Recreation, Lafayette Public Works and the Oakwood Bike Pacers
• Our Supporters: Zoonie’s Candy Shop, Sports Basement, and Minuteman Press & Sequoia Signs.
• T-shirt design: Eden Hall and All Ages Recreation Downtown
• Media Sponsors: 101.7 KKIQ, Diablo Magazine, Grapevine Coupon Books
• Water station sponsors: Cobain Orthodontics, Jake Stewart State Farm Insurance, and Tudorka Tots
• T-shirt sponsors: Oakwood Athletic Club, City of Lafayette, Lafayette Chamber, All Ages Recreation Downtown, Bowles and Verna, Cobain Orthodontics, Diablo Foods, Dudum Real Estate Group, EBMUD, Full Spectrum Technology Group, Jake Stewart – State Farm Insurance, Keith R. Gronbach D.D.S., Inc. – East Bay Oral Surgery, Konstructo / In the Deets, Lafayette Scoop, Lewis Asset Management, Mathnasium, Mechanics Bank, Minuteman Press, New You Dance Center, Pediatric Dentistry of Pleasant Hill, PG&E, Republic Services, Roundup Saloon, Sequoia Signs & Graphics, Sexton Group Real Estate, Sports Basement, and Zoonie’s Candy Toy and Gelato
• Healthy Lifestyles Fair Vendors: All Ages Recreation Downtown, Bay Area Psychotherapy Institute (BAPTI), Beasts of the Bay Strength, Cambiati Wellness Programs, Cancer Support Community, Dajenel Medical Aesthetics and Wellness, Concord Turkey Trot (benefits Contra Costa Loaves and Fishes) Organized by Diablo Valley Credit Union, Dave and Busters, Guide Dogs for the Blind Puppy Club, In the Deets + Konstructo, Joybound People & Pets, Lamorinda Strong, Lamorinda Toothbuds – Pediatric Dentistry, Little Cloud Pediatric Dentistry, LMYA, LPIE, Mathnasium of Lafayette, Oakwood Athletic Club, Pediatric Dentistry of Pleasant Hill, PFLAG Lamorinda, Renaissance Dental Group, Renewal by Andersen, SB Global Families, Scouts of America Troop #200, Soccer Stars Contra Costa, Soularium Academy, Sports Basement, Sutter Health Orinda Pediatrics, The Art of CPR, Tudorka Tots Inc., and Yoga Village

🎶 A huge thank you to the Stanley Middle School Band for providing wonderful entertainment for the early morning!

👟 Shoutouts to all groups who joined the 2025 race:

• Participation groups: Brownie Troop 31481, Contra Costa Animal Services, Diablo Valley Track & Field Club, Guide Dogs for the Blind Puppy Club, Lewis Asset Management Family Run, Pacific Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital, PFLAG Lamorinda, “Run Slow, Sell Fast” Lamorinda Compass, Team Mathnasium, and Valhalla Elementary

2025 Res Run for Education Theme: “From acorn to oak tree, Lafayette is age friendly.”

Our community prioritizes creating indoor and outdoor spaces that respect and embrace residents of all ages and abilities, providing accessible, affordable, and fun activities for all generations to feel valued. This year’s t-shirt was designed by Eden Hall and inspired by the City of Lafayette’s commitment to be age friendly.

T-Shirt Designer Spotlight:

Eden Hall is a sophomore at Princeton University and Vice President of All Ages Recreation Downtown (AARD), a nonprofit bringing free recreation to Downtown Lafayette while raising money for two new parks. A proud graduate of Acalanes High School (Class of 2024), Eden credits her years in Lafayette schools and her childhood experiences downtown as the inspiration for her academic path. Now pursuing a degree in Architecture and Urban Studies at Princeton, she is committed to creating walkable, vibrant, accessible, and age-friendly cities that foster connection and community. In her free time, she serves as an Army ROTC cadet and performs with Princeton’s Belly Dancing Company.