Rise Up and Run 5K

Valley Health Foundation, in partnership with the County of Santa Clara Reentry Resource Center, is hosting a 5K run/walk to raise money to support the immediate needs of justice-involved people (clothing, food, hygiene, transportation, etc.). The in-person 5K will take place on Saturday, October 17th at Hellyer County Park with a race start time of 9:00AM. Participants who choose the virtual option can run or walk the race on the day and time of their choice between October 17, 2026, and October 31, 2026. Runners will receive a Rise Up and Run race shirt and medal. 

Packet pickup information will be coming soon.  

Help support this effort by registering for the race, sponsoring other participants to run or donating to buy new clothes for those reentering our community from jail or prison. Many of these individuals have no clean clothes in which to start their reentry journey.  

Here are some ways you can help:

• Register and run the race!
• Sponsor a race registration for an individual or a family.
• Donate monetarily to buy new clothes for individuals released from custody.
• Buy or donate new clothes for reentry clients leaving custody.

Every day at the County of Santa Clara Reentry Resource Center we see clients ready to make dramatic changes in their lives. But having a felony record can be almost as restrictive as being incarcerated. Access to jobs, housing, and other opportunities becomes incredibly limited due to employment and housing restrictions and social stigma. 

Yet despite these challenges, we see clients determined to clear those hurdles. They are taking college credit classes, working their way up from minimum wage jobs to management positions and union apprenticeships and some are entering peer mentoring and counseling professions to help those who are following in their footsteps. 

You can help support individuals who are just starting this journey to change their lives and share their talents with our community. Each person you help to rise up makes our community stronger. 

If you would like more information about the County of Santa Clara Reentry Resource Center, please visit www.sccreentry.org or email us at 5KReentry@ceo.sccgov.org 

We look forward to partnering with you for social change.

Discover the real impact behind every step of this year’s 5K. Our Unscripted series documents client stories and shines a light on the journeys, resilience, and transformation happening right here in our community.

Take a moment to meet the people who inspire this event and see why your participation truly matters. Click below to explore their powerful stories.

Reentry Resource Center Unscripted Episodes

A limited number of medals will be available on race day. Taking the scenic route? No worries! You can grab your medal at a later pickup date.

On race day, print your parking pass and place it on your dashboard to enjoy complimentary parking at Hellyer Park

See you at the start line!

Please see the check-in area map for easy navigation on race day. We are excited to see you on October 17 for the 5K! 

More information to come

More information to come

Thank you for your interest in supporting the 2026 Rise and Run 5K!

Your contribution is more vital now than ever before. As support from federal funding for basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and reentry programs continues to decline, we rely on community partners like you to help us provide a second chance for individuals impacted by incarceration. Your sponsorship directly fuels programs that promote dignity, healing, and opportunity and will provide direct support such as clothing, food, and transportation and other services for those exiting our jails here in Santa Clara County. 

Please fill out the 2026 SPONSOR COMMITMENT FORM