The Lafayette Res Run for Education

The Lafayette Chamber and the City of Lafayette are co-sponsors of the Lafayette Res Run for Education which is traditionally held on a Sunday in October.

Next race: Sunday, October 20, 2024! 
5k: 8am, 10k: 8:15am, 2 mile: 8:45am with the Reservoir Challenge “running” October 12-19.

Beneficiaries of the event are the local schools and the services and programs of the Chamber. The Res Run has given back over $100,000 in the past 4 years directly to our school organizations! Groups, clubs, organizations encouraged to attend. Donations direct to your school of choice could also be made on the website. Healthy Lifestyles Fair took place 7:30am-10:30am on Lafayette Circle between The Roundup Saloon, Roam, White Barn Home and Tutu’s. 

The Run is the city’s most popular “family affair”, involving kids, parents, grandparents, and hundreds of serious runners from throughout the Bay Area. Join us in 2024 for the 10k, 5k or the 2 mile run/walk for fun! Sprinters, walkers, the “stroller brigade” and many of Lafayette’s top four legged residents are welcome to join in the fun.

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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 – Fun Run ONLY, Dogs on Leash & Baby Strollers OK.
• Lafayette Reservoir Challenge, Oct. 13-21, Lafayette Reservoir

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 last year, you can now register for the Reservoir Challenge – the virtual race which “runs” around the 2.7-mile paved trail of the Lafayette Reservoir October 12-21. Please note, the Reservoir Challenge is not an option on Sunday, October 22 as the Reservoir will be closed for 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.

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. Teams registered in 2023 include:

• Audrey Richardson Group
• Athens Administrators
• BVE School Teachers
• Diablo Valley Track & Field Club
• LES Brownie Troop 30245
• Lamorinda Cross Fit Wizard’s Warriors
• PFlag
• Republic Services

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. Dates and times will be posted in October. Sunday pick-up will be near Starbucks starting at 7am.

Emcee and Starting Line: Our MC for the morning was Tom Stack. We again we welcomed both Acalanes and 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.

Race Packet Pickup:
Race packets that include our traditional long sleeve t-shirt (while supplies last) and race bib will be available for pickup at the Lafayette Chamber Office, 251 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, CA [map it].