Run for Amma
About the race
Welcome to the 16th anniversary of the RunforAmma!
The RunforAmma is an annual event to help raise awareness and money to aid in cutting-edge research and treatments for cancer.
100% of the registration proceeds will be donated directly to the UCSF Julia Carnevale Lab for cancer research.
Courses & distances
50K
Starts: 7:30 AM
30K
Starts: 7:30 AM
10K
Starts: 10:00 AM
Route Information
New for 2027: We will now be using the northern lot (with bathroom) for race HQ and finish line. Park your car in the equestrian lot (turn left after entering the preserve gate).
Route info can found at runforamma.org/route
50K map
30K map
10K map
Race schedule
Bib pickup for the 50K and 30K race is from 06:30 to 07:15 on race day.
Park in the equestrian lot for all races (Skyline Ridge OSP - equestrian lot).
50K
- Start time: 7:30am
- 5,052 feet of elevation gain
- 8.5-hour time limit
30K
- Start time: 7:30am
- 3,382 feet of elevation gain
- 8.5-hour time limit
10K
- Start time: 10:00am
- 1,026 feet of elevation gain
- Walk or run
Volunteering
This race would not be possible without the support of the Stevens Creek Striders and Quicksilver running clubs and other generous volunteers who help the runners have a great day on the trails.
Volunteers can help mark the course, work an aid station, sweep the course or shuttle runners.
Cancellation policy
The course
Location
City insight: Los Gatos
Los Gatos is a town in Santa Clara County, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area just southwest of San Jose, in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. It had about 33,500 residents at the 2020 census. The town is part of Silicon Valley, and Netflix has its headquarters here.
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