Lace up your shoes, hop on your bike, or just come and learn about ways to be healthy at the Sharks Foundation’s inaugural “Fitness Faceoff: Run/Ride/Health” charity event presented by Silver Creek Sportsplex, which will be held on Sunday, Jun. 30, 2013. Participants can either choose to run/walk our 5k/10k course through downtown San Jose or set out on a 25/55 mile bike ride around the city.

Starting and finishing at HP Pavilion, the home of the San Jose Sharks, runners and riders will get to challenge themselves on our fun courses, all while raising money for the Sharks Foundation, the official charity arm of the team. The event also features a free “Health Fest,” which will showcase a variety of exhibits and vendors focused on living a healthy lifestyle. 

Regardless of your experience or athletic ability, it’s sure to be a great day to get active, highlight the importance of being healthy and raise money for the Sharks Foundation.

Registration Prices:

• Adult 5k Run/walk: $40
• Adult 10k Run: $50
• Kids Fun Run (Ages 2-12): $25
• Adult 25 Mile Bike: $55
• Adult 50 Mile Bike: $75

*Prices will increase by $5 on June 1, 2013, so sign up today! Only the first 1,000 participants are guaranteed to get a custom tri-blend event shirt and one-of-a-kind finishers medal.

Each Participant Will Receive:

Schedule (subject to change):

JUNE 24 – JUNE 29:

Packet Pick Up (Location and Times TBD)

SUNDAY, JUNE 30

7:30 a.m. - 50 Mile Bike Ride Start
7:45 a.m. - 25 Mile Bike Ride Start
8:00 a.m. - 10 km Run Start
8:15 a.m. - 5 km Run Start
10:00 a.m. - Kids Fun Run
12:00 p.m. - Awards
1:00 p.m. - Event Concludes

Course Description:

Participants can either choose to run/walk our 5k or 10k course through downtown San Jose or set out on a 20+ mile (flat) or 55 mile (challenging) bike ride around the city. Youth 12-and-under can take part in our Kids Fun Run (approximately 0.5k)! Detailed run and bike course descriptions can be found below. Please note that these routes are subject to change. Click on the photo below to download the full course map. Right click and "SAVE IMAGE AS" to download once the full image pops up.

Run/Walk Map:

Bike Map:

Fundraising:

Net proceeds from the inaugural “Fitness Faceoff: Run/Ride/Health Fest” will benefit the Sharks Foundation, the official charity arm of the San Jose Sharks. Over the past two seasons, the Sharks Foundation has donated more than $1M to non-profit organizations that are focused on helping youth and families in our local community. Since its inception in 1994, the Sharks Foundation has given more than $6.2M to 120+ organizations.

Go above and beyond just participating in the race, and make a difference today by fundraising. Participants who achieve certain fundraising levels can receive exclusive Sharks merchandise, custom autographed items and one-of-a-kind experiences. The top five fundraisers will also receive exclusive prizes and experiences. Be an active participant and help raise money for the Sharks Foundation!

Click here to see an expansive chart explaining what fundraising reward levels can be achieved.

Thank You Sponsors!

If you are interested in sponsoring this one-of-a-kind event or would like more information, please see our EVENT SPONSORSHIP document or email Sharks Foundation Manager Jeff Cafuir at jcafuir@sharkssports.net

Volunteers

Interested in being a part of our first-ever Fitness Faceoff, but don’t want to run or ride? We need reliable and enthusiastic volunteers to help ensure the event runs smoothly. If you or your group are interested in volunteering, click on the “Volunteer” button above. On the top right corner of the registration page click “I would like to Volunteer” and fill out the volunteer form. If you have any further questions, please contact Casey Meyers at cmeyers@sharkssports.net.

Directions and Parking

• Driving Directions
• Parking (Free parking will be provided to all guests and participants in Parking Lots A/B/C/D of HP Pavilion)
• Caltrain
• VTA

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding the Fitness Faceoff event or the Sharks Foundation, please refer to our FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. You can also email sharksfoundation@sharkssports.net or call (408) 287-7070 and ask to speak with a Sharks Foundation representative.