Lumentum Heart & Soles Run
Santa Clara, CA
- 10K, 5K, Kids Run
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Hit the pavement in support of children’s health and wellness at the annual Lumentum Heart & Soles Run! This is a professionally-timed race with a fast and scenic course around Santa Clara University. The driving force of Silicon Valley’s success is creative minds, diverse skills, and a thriving entrepreneurial spirit. … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Apr 25):
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| H (°F) | 58 | 59 | 65 | 79 | 74 |
| L (°F) | 55 | 51 | 56 | 48 | 49 |
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Pleasant Run Thru an Older Neighborhood
The Heart & Soles Run 5K benefit's children's health services and is run through the neighborhood near the University of Santa Clara. The start/finish area is on the university campus. … MORE
The Heart & Soles Run 5K benefit’s children’s health services and is run through the neighborhood near the University of Santa Clara. The start/finish area is on the university campus. Runners circle the campus and then do an out-and-back leg before returning to the finish. The event is well organized, with a water-only aid station and very nice event shirt and finisher’s medal. The neighborhood has several nice-looking older homes.
Decent Local Event
This was a nice event that drew about 1,000 runners over the 5K and 10K distances. BEAUTIFUL shirt and medal, from what I've seen their shirts have always been top … MORE
This was a nice event that drew about 1,000 runners over the 5K and 10K distances. BEAUTIFUL shirt and medal, from what I’ve seen their shirts have always been top quality.
My only complaint (this year) was that it was a warm day but they only had one aid station, at around Mile 1.5… and as this was a two loop course for the 10K, that means that the 2nd aid station was at about Mile 4.5 and this was pretty rough considering the temps. Then, at the finish, they had run out of water bottles for runners, so the only option was a carbonated flavored water can which was not to my liking.
I would suggest that this race have a water station at Mile 1.5 and then another at Mile 3.5 so that 10K runners have an option because running 3 miles without water in May in Santa Clara can be rough and their FAQ doesn’t mention where the water stations are to begin with…
Aside from that snafu, I thought the race was a good one and would recommend for the fun atmosphere and great swag.
Avaya!
I’m a soccer fan so running through Avaya Stadium was a no brainer for me. It was great~although it’s actually running around it by the long bar. Still great. Mostly … MORE
I’m a soccer fan so running through Avaya Stadium was a no brainer for me. It was great~although it’s actually running around it by the long bar. Still great. Mostly flat with some overpass hills. Overall fun time.
SCU to AVAYA and back
This local race takes you from the SCU campus to Avaya Stadium and back. Scenery not the best, but the race is well managed and there is lots of food … MORE
This local race takes you from the SCU campus to Avaya Stadium and back. Scenery not the best, but the race is well managed and there is lots of food at the end of the race. I always appreciate a race close to home, so I am a fan of this one and will run again in the future.
It's actually a 6K
This course is actually a 6K since they expanded it to run to Avaya stadium. It starts at the SCU campus which is always lovely (biased bronco opinion maybe) and … MORE
This course is actually a 6K since they expanded it to run to Avaya stadium. It starts at the SCU campus which is always lovely (biased bronco opinion maybe) and runs on city streets out to and through Avaya stadium which is different and kind of fun with some photo ops if you want to stop.
One of my favorite 5k's
I have done this race 3 years now and will continue to do this run. They have awesome Bling for the race, including shirts and medals. They gave surprise hats … MORE
I have done this race 3 years now and will continue to do this run. They have awesome Bling for the race, including shirts and medals. They gave surprise hats last year which is awesome because we were able to sport it for the run!