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We are a free, family-friendly 5K run/walk held every Saturday morning at 8:00 AM in Baylands Nature Preserve, near the Lucy Evans Baylands Interpretive Nature Center along the bay in Palo Alto CA. For more info, www.parkrun.us/baylandsnaturepreserve/
We have some disappointing news. Unfortunately, Baylands Nature Preserve parkrun will not be able to continue operating. Planned construction in the area means the landowner can’t guarantee a safe and consistent course going forward.

Read more here: www.parkrun.us/baylandsnatu...
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January 15, 2026 at 8:09 PM
IMPORTANT REMINDER: There is no Baylands Nature Preserve parkrun event tomorrow, December 20th, or the following Saturdays, the 27th. We are working to bring events back next year. Mace Ranch parkrun is a fine alternative. www.parkrun.us/maceranch/
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December 19, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Very well said.
To all parkrunners across Australia as you prepare for Saturday: be kind to one another, look out for those around you, and take strength from the simple act of coming together. Walk, jog, run, volunteer whatever feels right knowing that community, compassion & care are at the very heart of parkrun.
December 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We’re sorry to share that due to operational issues , Sunset Dunes and Baylands Nature Preserve parkruns will need to pause until at least 17 January.
We understand how important these events are to our community, and we appreciate your patience and support.
December 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
With both Baylands Nature Preserve and Sunset Dunes parkruns cancelled this weekend, it's worth considering a trip to Davis for the Mace Ranch parkrun. (Similar to Baylands, it's a single out-and-back and spends some time along a golf course.) www.parkrun.us/maceranch/
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December 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
IMPORTANT: Due to conflicts with two other events being held in the park this Saturday, the 13th, we have been asked to cancel our event for this weekend. The next event for us will be on the 20th, and in addition to the planned Ugly Sweater event, we will also hold the Holiday Cookie Swap that day.
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Many photos from our 13th event are now available on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Baylandsnatu...
December 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Our 13th event was cold and overcast, but still was filled with enthusiastic participants and volunteers! And a couple 100 finish milestones!
December 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
As we sprint towards the end of 2025, here is a graphic with a wrap up of our November events (six of them!).
December 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
With the opening of the new Sunset Dunes parkrun, we had by far our smallest turnout ever at event 12, 109 finishers. (The cold wind also likely kept a few people away.) Weirdly, we had no milestones and nobody saying they were from England - both firsts!
November 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Lots of photos from our Thanksgiving Day event 11 are now available on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Baylandsnatu...
November 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
It was cold this morning! (Not Canada cold, but for us, really cold!) The best way to stay warm turned out to be to finish a 5K.
November 28, 2025 at 2:57 AM
As a surprise, like the last two weeks, the close (dirt) lots are going to be closed tomorrow. This means our parking once again will be at the boat dock lots and on Embarcadero Rd. Please arrive early and pay attention to the volunteers! www.parkrun.us/baylandsnatu...
November 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Fun reminders:

• We have the only parkrun in California on Thursday! Enjoy the likely sunshine and make room for all that food coming later!

• Saturday is the inaugural event for the new Sunset Dunes parkrun! See www.parkrun.us/baylandsnatu... for more info.
November 26, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Pictures from our tenth event are now up on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Baylandsnatu...
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 AM
The sunshine helped the tutus really sparkle at our tenth event! And we had our 2,000th finish!
November 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM
In spite of the rainy week we've had, it looks like Saturday is going to be perfect for our first ever Tutu Day! (Well, not counting parking issues.) Wear your favorite tutu or borrow one of ours (arrive early for best selection)!
November 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Like last weekend, we have parking restrictions this Saturday!
The close (dirt) lots are closed so you really need to arrive early. Please pay attention to the signs and marshals and don't park in lots that are off-limits. www.parkrun.us/baylandsnatu...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
A break in the rainy weather resulted in a record 250 finishers and an amazing number of milestones for our ninth event! (It's fun that next week will be our tenth event, but WAY more fun that it will be Tutu Day!)
November 16, 2025 at 11:46 PM
As a bonus this Saturday, the park is running their monthly volunteer day in the morning from 9am to noon at the Sail Station (boat dock) parking lot. Please consider staying and helping improve the park! Time is spent pulling invasive plants and picking up trash.
November 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Parking restrictions this Saturday!
The close (dirt) lots are closed so you really need to arrive early. Please pay attention to the signs and marshals and don't park in lots that are off-limits - this applies to everyone participating in our parkrun event. www.parkrun.us/baylandsnatu...
November 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Pictures from our event 8 are now available on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Baylandsnatu...
November 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
A fine, sunny day was the prefect time to break in a brand new Run Director! Way to go Aidan!
November 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
EXCITING NEWS!!! On November 29th, a new Bay Area parkrun is starting up in San Francisco! Introducing Sunset Dunes parkrun! www.parkrun.us/sunsetdunes/
November 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Many photos from our seventh event are now available on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Baylandsnatu...
November 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM