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Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto 2027
- Date
- Saturday, July 10, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $45 on Jun 4, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lookin For A Cure 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Jul 10, 20278:00 AM | $35$45 after Jun 4, 2027 | – |
| Lookin For A Cure Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Jul 10, 20278:00 AM | $40$45 after Jun 12, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Jun 4, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Jun 4, then $45 until Jul 11.
Online registration closes Jul 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in California runs 38:06, about 12:16 a mile, based on 623 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:27 and men in 33:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:56 AM, and the Lookin For A Cure 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,290 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2452 Watson Ct., Palo Alto, CA 94020
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (4 years)401
finishers
40:06
median (12:54 /mi)
16:19
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 23:31 or better, the top quarter in 29:12, and half the field in 40:06; the last tenth came in after 1:03:01.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:29 | 20:35 |
| 20-29 | 27:34 | 19:59 |
| 30-39 | 20:12 | 20:08 |
| 40-49 | 24:24 | 21:43 |
| 50-59 | 27:09 | 24:07 |
| 60-69 | 32:10 | 24:14 |
| 70+ | 45:25 | 38:30 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 110 percent since 2023.
191
2023
291
2024
277
2025
401
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 191 to 401 finishers, and the median time rose from 36:54 to 40:06.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 401 (+45%) | 40:06 | under 23:31 | 16:19 |
| 2025 | 277 (-5%) | 45:37 | under 28:42 | 20:14 |
| 2024 | 291 (+52%) | 44:48 | under 28:03 | 17:50 |
| 2023 | 191 | 36:54 | under 21:48 | 15:37 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most California 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:12, against 30:44 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- 2452 Watson Ct., Palo Alto, CA 94020Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,290 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 10, 2027), 2026 (Jul 11, 2026), 2025 (Jul 12, 2025), 2024 (Jul 13, 2024), 2023 (Jul 15, 2023), 2018 (May 20, 2018)
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Quick answers
- When is Lookin' for a Cure Palo Alto?
- Saturday, July 10, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Jun 4, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 11, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in California ($37).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 401 runners finished the Lookin For A Cure 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 40:06 and the winner ran 16:19.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:12, against 30:44 in a typical California 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 2452 Watson Ct., Palo Alto, CA 94020.
From the organizers
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.