Pleasanton Run for Education (PPIE Run)
Pleasanton, CA
- 10K, 5K, 2 Miler, Kids Run
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
See the best Pleasanton has to offer on this flat, fast course at the Pleasanton Run for Education (PPIE Run). The 10k loop will showcase the beautiful Marilyn Kane Trail, Pleasanton parks and neighborhoods. The 5K course will go under the Pleasanton arch, though downtown Pleasanton, and back to the … MORE
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Easy run to raise $ for schools
I run this race every year because my daughter is a student in the Pleasanton Unified School District and it is a successful fundraiser for schools. It's part civic responsibility, … MORE
I run this race every year because my daughter is a student in the Pleasanton Unified School District and it is a successful fundraiser for schools. It’s part civic responsibility, part easy and fun run. The race is well organized and I enjoy it even more now that I can run with my daughter. A few years back, they had a half marathon distance but in recent years, for some reason, they dropped the longest distance to a 15K which is a shame.
Big improvement from last year
The course was altered slightly from last year, which seemed to help with the end-of-race gridlock that occurred last year. A few days before the race, the organizers decided to … MORE
The course was altered slightly from last year, which seemed to help with the end-of-race gridlock that occurred last year. A few days before the race, the organizers decided to start the 10K and the 15K at the same time, which may have also eased finishing chute congestion, but the main benefit came from the slight changes to the course. There’s still a 180-degree turn, which is a little annoying, but the out-and-back turnaround was moved from the end of the course to the middle. All in all, the race had a great local vibe, production was smooth, and the finishing medals looked better than last year. Best of all, I got to run with my daughter, and we both placed first for our divisions, which meant another nice-looking medal. Great job by the volunteers, who really make this race possible.
Really great run until the finish
If you run the 15K, you'll finish at the same time as the 5K run/walkers. Race volunteers needed to be more active in instructing the casual 5Kers to move over. … MORE
If you run the 15K, you’ll finish at the same time as the 5K run/walkers. Race volunteers needed to be more active in instructing the casual 5Kers to move over. In the last mile, I found myself dodging stroller pushers and people walking 4-abreast enjoying light-hearted conversations. The finishing chute needs to be longer and pushed back from the line. As soon as I crossed, I was elbow to elbow with other finishers. The water table was on the other side of me and I couldn’t even get to it.
Family Friendly race
Offers a good variety of distances to meet a wide range of abilities. Stroller friendly 5K - course is one kids and families to do together Positive and helpful volunteers … MORE
Offers a good variety of distances to meet a wide range of abilities.
Stroller friendly 5K – course is one kids and families to do together
Positive and helpful volunteers
Great shirts and medals