Game On, San José Kids Run

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 10AM

The Game On, San Jose Kids Run is held at Santana Row on Saturday, May 30 at 10AM, right after the Speed City Mile.

The little ones will scamper on a loop course through the heart of Santana Row. The event is open to anyone 12 and under and will feature distances ranging from a 1/4 Mile to 1/2 Mile. 

Parents: Do not need to register, but you can absolutely run with your kids, be their best paparazzi, or just bask in the glow of your children having fun doing something healthy.

Start

  • Check-in near Blue Bottle Coffee at 9:30am
  • Kids will get walked over to the Start Line on Santana Row.
  • First age group (5 yrs & younger) will begin at 10:00am followed by 6-9 yrs and then 10-12 yrs.


Age Groups:
5 yrs & under, 6-9 yrs, 10-12 yrs. 

Race Distance: 1/4 Mile (1-Lap Course) or 1/2 Mile (2-Lap Course) depending on age group.

If your child would like to run farther, consider the Speed City Mile which will also start at Santana Row.

Race Check-In: Kids Zone Near Blue Bottle Coffee

Game On, San Jose Students

As an extension of its mission to increase access to sport, Game On, San Jose is sponsoring 400 free entries into the San Jose Half Marathon Kids Run.

These entries will be distributed to students who participated in Game On clinics across San José, providing them with a meaningful next step in their sports journey—transitioning from clinic participation to a live race experience.


EXPLORE WITH THE GAME ON APP

Download the Game On, SJ26 App sponsored by Adobe to explore local sports programming, participate in challenges, and unlock prizes throughout the San José community.

Get started today by downloading the app in the Apple App Store or Google Play and join the movement to keep San José active and engaged.

New Brand. Same running party you love! Join us on Sunday, May 31 at Santana Row for the next evolution of the San José Half Marathon!