2026 Schoolhouse Rocks 5K, Fun Run & Festival: Saturday, May 17!
Mark your calendar—registration opens Monday, March 30
Let’s come together to run, walk, jog or stroll in support of Menlo Park City School District schools! Join more than 1,500 community members at the 2026 Schoolhouse Rocks 5K, Fun Run & Festival on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 9 AM at Hillview Middle School. The event is open to everyone in the community and includes a post-race festival featuring bouncy houses, games, music, food trucks, and plenty of family fun.
The event is rain or shine. There is no day-of-event registration, so please plan ahead.
2026 Schoolhouse Rocks 5K, Fun Run & Festival pricing:
5K (Timed):
Early Bird (March 30-April 19): $55
Standard (April 20-May 12): $65
Includes post-race festival
1-Mile Fun Run: (Untimed):
Early Bird (March 30-April 19): $45
Standard (April 20-May 12): $55
Includes post-race festival
Festival Only: FREE *The festival begins at 9:45 AM on race day.
Important Registration Notes:
For safety, children under age 11 must be accompanied on the race course by a registered adult.
The 5K is a timed race. The 1-Mile Fun Run is not timed.
Please do not register pets. They are welcome to join you for free! Pet registration has caused unintentional issues with the awards in past years' events.
Participants can run, jog, walk or stroll for either event
Become a 2026 Schoolhouse Rocks 5K, Fun Run & Festival Family Sponsor!
Looking for a meaningful way to show your support for our schools? Become a 2026 Schoolhouse Rocks 5K, Fun Run & Festival Family Sponsor! For $600, your family helps underwrite the cost of this beloved community event, ensuring that more of every registration dollar goes directly to programs that benefit students across the Menlo Park City School District. Family Sponsors are an essential part of making this day possible.
Family Sponsor Benefits:
Your family name featured on the official race t-shirt (if you sign up by April 19)
Five race entries ($275 value) — invite friends or bring the whole family
Convenient home delivery of race packets (t-shirts and bibs)
Swag bag with a few special gifts including a $25 Fleet Feet gift certificate that you can use for running and workout apparel!
Note: $325 of the family sponsorship donation is tax-deductible. All Family Sponsors will be provided with a tax receipt once the Family Sponsorship payment is received by MPAEF. The value of the Family Sponsorship donation will count towards a family's listing on the Donor Roll in the Annual Report.
CLICK HERE to become a 2026 Family Sponsor today! (Link coming soon)
Questions? Please email events@mpaef.org.
