moving
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We bring people together across Silicon Valley to support health, education and essential community needs.
WE ARE THE SILICON VALLEY LEADERSHIP GROUP FOUNDATION
We improve quality of life across Silicon Valley by bringing people and companies together to support local communities. Through large-scale community events, we inspire people to get involved, connect with one another, and give back.
We partner with leading Silicon Valley companies and direct funds to nonprofit organizations working in health, education, food security, housing, and youth wellness. Everything we do is rooted in a simple belief: when people come together, real impact happens.
We are the Silicon Valley
Leadership Group Foundation
We improve quality of life across Silicon Valley by bringing people and companies together to support local communities. Through large-scale community events, we inspire people to get involved, connect with one another, and give back.
We partner with leading Silicon Valley companies and direct funds to nonprofit organizations working in health, education, food security, housing, and youth wellness. Everything we do is rooted in a simple belief: when people come together, real impact happens.
Run together
Support local causes
Build Community
OUR
SIGNATURE
EVENTS
Each of our events has its own energy and tradition, but they all share the same purpose:
Bringing people together to strengthen our communities.
The Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot turns Thanksgiving morning into the largest Thanksgiving Day race in America. Santa Run Silicon Valley combines holiday fun with charitable giving. The Lumentum Heart & Soles Run promotes youth health and wellness while supporting children and families across the region.
Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot
5K, 10K, Kids Run & Virtual Race
Downtown San José
next date
November 26, 2026
The largest Thanksgiving Day race in America, with more than $13 million raised for local charities.
silicon valley Santa run
Festive 5K run/walk & kids Reindeer Dash benefiting Christmas in the Park.
Downtown San José
next date
December 13, 2026
Over $800,000 raised to support this beloved holiday tradition.
Lumentum Heart & Soles Run
5K, 10K & Kids Run
Santa Clara University
next date
April 2027
Supporting youth health and wellness. More than $1 million raised for local organizations.
Real Impact,
Built Together
Over the years, our events have raised millions of dollars for local charities and mobilized hundreds of thousands of participants, volunteers, and corporate teams.
These efforts have helped fund meals for families, healthcare access for children, mental wellness support, youth programs, housing assistance, and educational opportunities throughout Silicon Valley. Every registration, sponsorship, donation, and volunteer hour contributes to something bigger than a single event. Together, we create a lasting legacy of support and opportunity.
OUR LEGACY
In Collaboration with Silicon Valley Leadership Group
We work in collaboration with the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. Founded in 1977 by David Packard of Hewlett-Packard, the organization brings together leading CEOs and stakeholders to help shape a more equitable, sustainable, and inclusive future for Silicon Valley.
While the Foundation operates independently as a 501(c)(3), this relationship helps connect our mission with a powerful network of companies and community leaders committed to creating lasting impact.
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