Bruin Run/Walk 5k

Interested in fun UCLA traditions, free sponsored products, and a free t-shirt? Bruin Run/Walk 5K registration has now opened! Come to the 25th Annual Bruin Run/Walk, a 5K race benefitting the Painted Turtle on April 6th, 2025! You can run it, walk it, dance it! Create a team, reconnect with alumni, and bring your friends and family! Register here:

25th Annual Bruin Run/Walk This is a 5k run/walk event in which all proceeds go to the Painted Turtle. The Painted Turtle is an organization dedicated to providing families with children who suffer from chronic illnesses a worthwhile camp experience.

Why YOU Should Register for Bruin Run/Walk

Discover how to help yourself and others by registering for this family-friendly 5k at UCLA!

Physical Benefits—strengthen muscles and bones, improve blood pressure & cardiovascular fitness, build endurance

Health Benefits—reduce risk of chronic disease and slow the aging process by elongating your active life span

Mental Benefits—relieve symptoms of depression, improve your resilience to stress, improve memory and focus

Social Benefits—practice team-building skills, connect with your community, and give to The Painted Turtle, a nonprofit that supports kids with medical conditions!

Learn more about the beneficiary of our 5k, The Painted Turtle (https://www.thepaintedturtle.org) through the perspectives of camp participants:

"The Painted Turtle has changed my outlook on life and has given me the opportunity to meet people my age who know what l went through."
- Camper

I just took a breath and knew l was in a safe place where I could be myself." - Camper

"Shoutout to The Painted Turtle Camp for hands down the best week of my life! Made new friends and memories that will last a lifetime! See ya in 364 days!!" - Camper

"Gracias por hacernos de nosotros un fin de semana maravilloso y cambiarnos las vidas. Mis hijos muy felices mi valería ni se diga muy contenta porque la trataron como una reyna."
- Parent

"It's not that the children say, 'Thanks for a wonderful time.' It's that they say 'Thank you for changing my life." - Volunteer

"I would say I felt the magic just about every day. I never knew that one week could change me and my outlook so much." - Volunteer

Event Information!!

WHO?

YOU!!🫵 Bruins, family, friends, families, community members, walkers, joggers, and runners of ALL ages are encouraged to join us!

WHAT?

A 5k and kids race, music and
live performers, lawn games, kids activities, and much more!

WHEN?

The morning of April 6, 2025.

WHERE?

Wilson Plaza at UCLA - the race will be around the perimeter of the campus.

WHY?

The beneficiary of this event is The Painted Turtle, a California-based non-profit organization that supports children's medical needs, inspires them to reach beyond their illnesses, and provides care, education, and respite for their families, all completely free of charge!

HOW?

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!