16th Annual GO2 San Francisco Bay Area 5K
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Your fundraising and participation will help us provide one-on-one assistance, screening, and treatment navigation, as well as fund the latest research to accelerate cures and change this disease from one of stigma to one of hope.
Step out with your community to raise funding and awareness to confront lung cancer!
Event Day Information
Event Location
Seal Point Park
1901 J. Hart Clinton Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
Event Schedule
9:00 A.M. - Day of Registration & Pre-registration Check-in Opens
9:30 A.M. - Opening Ceremony
9:45 A.M. - Survivor Photo
9:50 A.M. - Kids Dash
10:00 A.M. - Official Start (5K)
11:00 A.M. - Celebration & Awards
Meet Your Event Chairs
We are excited to welcome your local healthcare professionals Dr. Millie Das and Dr. Jeffrey Velotta as chairs for this year's event!
Millie Das, MD
Chief, Oncology, VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Clinical Professor, Stanford University
Join team Palo Alto VA & Stanford University and walk with Dr. Das
Jeffrey B. Velotta, MD, FACS
Thoracic Surgery
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
Clinical Professor, Department of Clinical Science
Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery
UCSF School of Medicine
Join team KP BREATHE and walk with Dr. Velotta
Registration Fees
Pre-Event Registration Fees
General 5K: $35
Students (Ages 13-24) & Seniors (60+) 5K: $25
Youth (Ages 5-12) 5K and Kids Dash: $15
Lung Cancer Patient/Survivor: FREE (shirt included)
Veteran or Active-duty Military: FREE (shirt included)
Youth Ages 0-4: FREE (no shirt included)
Remote Participant: FREE (shirt earned at $50 raised)
Day of Registration Fees
General 5K: $40
Students (Ages 13-24) & Seniors (60+) 5K: $30
Youth (Ages 5-12) 5K and Kids Dash: $20
Lung Cancer Patient/Survivor: FREE (shirt included)
Veteran or Active-duty Military: FREE (shirt included)
Youth Ages 0-4: FREE (no shirt included)
Need financial assistance to cover your registration fee? Contact us.
T-Shirts
All in-person participants who register at least three (3) weeks prior to event day will receive a T-shirt at check-in on event day**.
All remote participants who raise a minimum of $50 will be mailed a t-shirt after the event.
All Lung Cancer Survivors (We consider anyone who has identified themselves as receiving a lung cancer diagnosis to be a lung cancer survivor.) All survivors will receive an event t-shirt on event day**, or it will be mailed to those who have selected virtual participation.
**T-shirt sizes are available on a first-come, first-served basis on event day. Be sure to arrive early for the best selection!
Custom Team Shirts
GO2 has recently teamed up with Bonfire to give you the opportunity to show your support in a fun, new way designed by you! Bonfire gives you the opportunity to create custom t-shirts; every shirt purchased a portion goes directly to your fundraising goal for the event. Get started here!
Custom Event Yard Signs
Create your own sign to be displayed along the course to cheer on participants or honor a loved one. You can customize with a picture and a special message! During Registration, you can purchase this option. Make sure to get your order in before August 15th.
Event Awards
The following teams and individuals will be recognized on event day:
- Top 3 Individual Fundraisers
- Top 3 Fundraising Teams
- Largest Team
5k Race Awards:
- Overall Male
- Overall Female
- Overall Non-binary
- Male and Female Age Group Awards:
Medals will be awarded to the top three (3) finishers in each age group. Participants compete in the following Male and Female age groups:
- 12 and under, 13-18, 19-34, 35-55, 56-70, 70 and Over. You must be present at the awards ceremony to receive your prize.
Earn Fun GO2 Swag and Fundraising Prizes!
Individual Fundraising Prizes
The more your raise, the more options you unlock! Pick up your earned item at the Patient Support tables on event day or contact us to have your incentive item mailed to you.
$250+ GO2 Sling Bag
$500+ GO2 Sling Bag OR a GO2 Water Bottle
$1,500+ Join the 1500 Club and earn your GO2 Softshell Jacket!
NEW Team Fundraising Prizes
$2,500 Raised - Team Gathering Space - Every team who raises $2,500 or more by September 16th will reach Elite Fundraising Team status and will earn a designated Team Gathering Space on event day where your team can meet-up and enjoy the event together. In addition, your team's shirts and bibs will also be waiting for you; this means you all get to skip pre-registration check-in!
$5,000 Raised - Team Tent - If your team reaches $5,000, you will earn a 10 x 10 tent for your gathering space!
Start fundraising today to earn your tent!
Packet Pick-Up Information
No packet pick-up! You can pick up your t-shirt and bib at the registration tables on event day.
Volunteers Make the Event
You can help bring this event to life! Find the opportunity that suits you and help change the lives of those affected by lung cancer by volunteering with GO2. Learn more and sign-up today.
Join us online!
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