Trailblazer Race 2023

29th Annual Trailblazer Race
The Trailblazer Race is a morning of fun and healthy activities for the whole family. The 10K & 5K races are scenic, fast and flat running courses. Participants in the 3-mile (5K) walk make a round trip south on Stevens Creek Trail to the bridge on Evelyn Avenue and back. The walk is shaded by beautiful trees.

There are free kids’ activities for toddlers to age 10, a festival area with snacks, exhibits and prize drawings.

Great Race for a Great Cause
Proceeds benefit the Friends of Stevens Creek Trail, a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation, and the only organization dedicated to extending Stevens Creek Trail and wildlife corridor from San Francisco Bay to the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Packets will also be available race morning at the event site beginning at 7:30am

Race Day Schedule:
7:30 am – Check-in and Race-day Registration opens
8:30 am – 10K Run and 3-Mile Walk Start
8:45 am – 5K Start
9:45 am – Kids Races Start

Route:
Microsoft has kindly offered the use of designated portions of their campus for this race. All Events start and finish inside the Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus at 1045 La Avenida St, Mountain View, CA 94043. Limited street parking is available on Macon Ave. The 5K Race is out and back on the Stevens Creek Trail while the 10K Race continues on to circle Shoreline Park counter-clockwise past the boat house. The 3 Mile Walk goes south on Stevens Creek Trail to Evelyn bridge and back.

No Dogs:
Dogs are strictly prohibited at both Shoreline Park and Don Edwards as they are sensitive wildlife refuge areas.

Strollers
The 5K/10K race courses are asphalt and stroller friendly as long as you start and stay with your pace group. Double-wide strollers are not recommended. The 3-mile walk is on a flat but gravel surface.

Awards/Age Divisions
10K – 1st Overall Male/Female. Medals three deep Male/Female in age divisions: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
5K – 1st Overall Male/Female. Medals three deep Male/Female in age divisions 9 & under, 10-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.

For all Military/Veterans and 1st Responders, use Promo Code, Honor23, for 25% off your registration. Proof of service ID will be required at check-in.

All Paid Participants Receive:
Custom Event T-Shirt
Refreshments
Prize Drawing Ticket
No refunds

5K/10K Participants Also Receive Online:
Official chipped timed results
Downloadable finisher certificate
Finish line photos

Free Kids Activities for Children
Children who participate in the run will receive a prize/ souvenir. There are no T-shirts for the free events. There's no need to pre-register for kids activities. The kids races start after the 10k and 5k runs have ended. Parents must look out for the announcements by the emcee/ organizers on race day on where and when the kids should assemble for any of the activities on-site. Parents must remain with their children at all times."

T-Shirts:
Your requested size T-shirt is guaranteed if you register by August 28th. Everyone else will receive their requested shirt size on a first-come, first-serve basis. Come to packet pick up early for a better chance to get the size you want. Size exchanges may be done after registration closes if there are any leftover shirts.

What Size to Order?

Any of the following sizes may be ordered.



Note:
Chest Width: Measure under the arm and around the fullest part of the chest with arms down keeping tape horizontal

Volunteers
Volunteers are needed from 7 am to 11 am to help set-up, direct and cheer participants along the courses, serve food and water, manage the children’s activities and help clean-up. All volunteers receive a free race T-shirt, refreshments and entry into our prize drawing. Registration by September 10th is recommended. Groups are welcome. A guardian’s signature is required if under 18 years old. To sign-up please visit https://sites.google.com/stevenscreektrail.org/trailblazer-race-2023

Our Premiere Event of the Year
The Trailblazer Race raises community awareness and essential funds that allow us to promote community involvement and pride in the completion, enhancement and enjoyment of trails and wildlife corridors in the Stevens Creek watershed. The first segment of the Stevens Creek Trail was established in 1993 and currently extends over 5 miles from Shoreline Park to Dale-Heatherstone in Mountain View, close to the Sunnyvale border. Cupertino opened its first section of trail in 2010. Los Altos and Sunnyvale are studying possible connecting routes. Individual cities along Stevens Creek actually build the trail, but it takes many years of preparation and hard work behind the scenes to achieve that. Increasing public awareness, support, and consensus must come first, which is what the Friends does. Your support is greatly appreciated.

If your organization or you, would like to become a sponsor of Friends of Stevens Creek Trail, please click the link https://www.stevenscreektrail.org/Sponsors/FoSCT_Sponsorship.pdf to download our Prospectus.

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors

Microsoft

Thanks for the use of their Silicon Valley Campus to

Microsoft

Thanks for in-kind donations

Thanks also to

The City of Mountain View