Join &Mother virtually (June 1-9) or in person (June 8, Berkeley Aquatic Park), for the 4th annual MomForward5K: a celebration of motherhood and what mothers are capable of when they are supported in their endeavors. Let’s be the village!

This year, &Mother is excited to announce that the MomForward5K will take place in person, for the first time, at the Berkeley Aquatic Park near &Mother’s headquarters. We are introducing the Miler and Kids Dash distances to welcome family members of all ages and abilities. Childcare, lactation stations, and kids zones make this a truly family-friendly event.

Virtual run/walks can occur between Saturday, June 1, through Sunday, June 9, 2024.

Every registrant receives a Gold Medal! 5K and 1 miler registrants also receive a T-shirt.

REGISTER HERE

IN-PERSON EVENT- June 8
Start Line and Finish Line Festival located by the Dreamland for Kids Playground

Bib Pickup @ 8 - 9:30 a.m.
5K Warmup @ 8:30 a.m.
(Sponsored by Movement Genius)
5K @ 9 a.m. start
Store Pickup Opens @ 9:30 a.m.
(Select items will be available. Claim all online store purchases from Packet Pickup tent after 9:30)
1 Miler Warmup @ 9:30 a.m.
1 Miler @ 9:45 a.m.
Kids Dash Warmup @ 10 a.m.
Kids Dash @ 10:15 a.m. (400 m)
Awards Ceremony @ 10:45 a.m.
Festival Area Closes/Store Pickup Ends @ 11 a.m.
Arrive at Cellarmaker Brewery for panel event @ 11:30 a.m.
VIRTUAL RACES - June 1-9
Sponsored by Altra
Happening anywhere and any time you support moms!

In-person Event

COURSE PREVIEW

Take a tour through Berkeley Aquatic Park! Look out for the start line located by Dreamland for Kids Playground.

Parking

Limited parking is available along the waterfront on Bolivar Dr. on the way to the MomForward5K start line at Dreamland for Kids Playground. Additional parking is available along Fourth and Fifth Street on both sides of Channing Way. We encourage carpooling or using public transportation and ride-sharing services, if possible.

Q: What nutrition will be provided on the course?
A: Various energy products by CLIF Bar (Shot Blocks), Skratch Labs (Energy Chews), and GU Energy Labs (caffeine-free Energy Chews and caffeinated/caffeine-free Energy Gels)
Q: What hydration will be provided on the course?
A: Vita Coco Coconut Water and plain water.
Q: What recovery nutrition will be available?
A: CLIF Bars
Q: If I am a virtual participant, when will I receive my finisher items?
A: Finisher items will be shipped to virtual participants the week of June 10 along with any store purchases that have been made.
Q: When will I receive the products I ordered online?
A: If you are attending the in-person race, please pick up your items at the packet pickup/merchandise table in the festival area.
If you are participating in our virtual race, your purchases will be shipped out the week of June 10 along with your finisher swag.
If you ordered the race-medal necklace from Erica Sara Designs, your order will be shipped directly from her studio once ready.
Q: Are strollers allowed on the course?
A: Yes! We welcome strollers! Stoller runners/walkers will start the race after the last participant passes the start line.
Q: Will there be childcare services available?
A: Unfortunately childcare provider requirements don’t allow for onsite childcare and there was no interest in off-site childcare services. We however view childcare offering as an essential part of an inclusive race experience for parents and offer grants to anyone who would like assistance in funding their childcare in order to participate in the MomForward5K event in-person or virtually.
Q: Will this be a timed event?
A: Time tracking is offered via SVE Timing.
Q: Will there be a Kids Zone?
A: Yes! There will be a Kids Zone with various activities to keep the little ones busy in addition to the Dreamland for Kids Playground structure. In the Kids Zone, Z Bars and Vita Coco Coconut Water will be offered.
Q: What maternal provisions will be offered at this event? (ex. Lactation stations)
A: An inflatable structure sponsored by Mamava will be available to nursing moms who want a quiet place to nurse their babies or pump. It will be stocked with the necessary supplies, plus hydration and snacks. There will also be a changing table outside of the Mamava structure with baby wipes for your convenience.
Q: Can I pick up my bib before the event?
A: Bib pickup for in-person participants will only be available the morning of the race. If you are a virtual racer, you can download a bib to wear here.
Q: Where is the best place to spectate my racer?
A: There are grassy knolls and picnic areas alongside the pathway that can be used to set up a cheer station for your racer. Good spots are also at the Mile turnaround point and near the aid station at the midway turnaround for the 5K participants.
Q: Will there be gear check-in available?
A: Gear check is not offered for this event.
Q: Can I run with my kids?
A: Yes, if your kid is registered for the Kids Dash, you are welcome to accompany them without a registered bib. As this is a non-profit fundraising event, we ask that if your child is participating in the in-person Miler or 5K event that a parent also registers to accompany them.
Q: Will there be event photographers on the course?
A: We will have a photographer onsite to take pictures during the event and on the course. There won’t be official registrant photos, but we will share the full album with all participants following the event.