About the Steps4SMILEs 5k/10k Charity Race
The course runs inside Baylands park in Sunnyvale, with both the start and finish located within the park itself. The surroundings are open and natural, and the route suits runners who want a scenic morning out. The race benefits Second Harvest, a food bank, and is put on by student-athletes from a local high school who built the event around that cause.
The park has a single entrance, so arriving early helps avoid congestion at the gate. There is a parking fee to enter the park. Once you are in, sponsor booths are set up near the start area. A check-in window opens before the race begins, and race-morning registration appears to be the only pickup option.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
3.12 Miles · 2025 results
203finishers
18:43winner
31:16median
1:14:51cutoff
Top 3: bryan luna (18:43) · Wayne Feng (20:32) · Greysen Leigh (21:30)
6.2 Miles · 2025 results
101finishers
26:16winner
47:18median
1:40:09cutoff
Top 3: Logan Piziali (26:16) · Ronil Shah (38:58) · Jackson Willard (39:08)
The Steps4SMILEs 5k/10k Charity Race has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
3.12 Miles8/22/2026 09:00$25
3.12 Miles8/22/2026 09:00$45
6.2 Miles8/22/2026 09:00$40
6.2 Miles8/22/2026 09:00$60
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