Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto - Lookin For A Cure 5K Run/Walk
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Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Description Join Us in the Pursuit of a Cure at the Lookin' For A Cure Palo Alto 5K! Every year, Lookin' For A Cure 5k events light up cities across the United States. These events are not just about running, they are about igniting awareness, and unity in the fight against Ocular Melanoma. By participating, you're not only support groundbreaking research but also bringing together individuals affected by Ocular Melanoma.We are Lookin' For a Cure" in Palo Alto. Join A Cure in Sight on Saturday July 10th, 7AM-11AM at: 2452 Watson Ct. Palo Alto, CA US 94020. Help raise awareness and support the fight against Ocular Melanoma, the most common eye cancer in adults in the United States. A Partnership for Progress A Cure In Sight collaborates with leading research facilities and dedicated physicians that specialize in Ocular Melanoma treatment. Together, we channel the net proceeds from these events into ongoing research projects and patient support programs. Your involvement directly contributes to advancing the quest for a cure. Walk shoulder-to-shoulder with Ocular Melanoma survivors, their families, and the medical professionals who care for them at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University School of Medicine. All ages are welcome to attend. Come run, walk, or stay in one place and play games at the Fourth Annual Lookin' for a Cure 5K at Stanford, hosted by A Cure in Sight and the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford. Set up your team, invite your friends and family, start your fundraiser and you are off to the finish line. Proceeds from this event will support the Stanford Ocular Oncology Program. Stanford is a national leader in providing state-of-the-art care for ocular melanoma patients of all ages and has pioneered groundbreaking research advances. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD, MHS, professor of ophthalmology who anchors the ocular tumor service at Stanford is also working hard at Stanford to bring this event to fruition. The race also aims to spread the word about the importance of early detection by getting regular dilated eye exams. Ocular melanoma makes up approximately 5 percent of melanomas in the United States. It is estimated that between 6-8 people per million will be diagnosed annually in the Western world. Read more about the work Stanford is doing around ocular melanoma here. Event Details Packet pick up will be held at Road Runner Sports San Carlos located at: 1125 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070 on July 9, 2026 from 4-6pm. Race Swag Guaranteed T-shirt, If Registered by June 27th.Finisher MedalFood & DrinkCourse Aid StationCommemorative Race BibFree Downloadable PhotosOfficial Finishers Time With Age Group Placements Race day schedule Registration 7 AMRace start 8 AMAnnouncements Awards 9:30 am Free parking is available in the Byers Eye Institute parking lot on the corner of Embarcadero Rd. and Bayshore Rd.
Typical conditions
For events around July 2027 in Palo Alto, CA, United States: Typical summer / warmer season in this region — plan hydration and sun protection; verify any heat policies with the organizer.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Palo Alto, CA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
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