A November 5K in Stockton is asking participants to run for something larger than a finish-line medal.
The Her Fall Forward 5K, scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, will bring runners and walkers together to support women and girls while raising money to help local women and children's shelters provide necessities to families in need. The race begins at 8 a.m. at 5250 Cosumnes Drive in Stockton.
What makes the event particularly noteworthy is the organization behind it. HerVoiceDoesMatter describes itself as a student-led nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women and girls through education, support and community programs. For the November event, the group is partnering with local race organizer Skedaddle to turn a morning run into an opportunity for community action.
The message behind the race is simple: women and girls deserve to be heard, supported and given opportunities to move forward.
Running With a Purpose
A portion of the money raised through the Her Fall Forward 5K will be donated to local women and children's shelters, according to event organizers. Those funds are intended to help provide safe housing, food, clothing and other essential resources for families in need.
That gives every registration another purpose. Participants aren't simply paying for a spot at a starting line. They are helping direct resources toward organizations serving women and children during some of the most difficult periods of their lives.
The event is also intended to raise awareness and offer encouragement. Organizers describe the 5K as an opportunity for the community to come together around a message of hope and to remind women and girls that their voices matter.
For Stockton, there is another encouraging element to the story: young people are helping lead the effort.
Student-led organizations are often associated with campus clubs, school projects or volunteer hours. HerVoiceDoesMatter is taking that energy into the larger community by organizing around issues affecting women and girls and using a public event to generate both awareness and financial support.
A 3.1-Mile Show of Support
The event features a single 5K distance, approximately 3.1 miles, making it an approachable option for experienced runners as well as people who simply want to participate in support of the cause.
Race information describes the route as a simple out-and-back course along Stockton's levee. The event begins at 8 a.m., and registration is currently listed at $25 through Fleet Feet's race directory. Other registration platforms may display a slightly higher total or processing fees.
Skedaddle, which is partnering on the event, has become involved with a growing calendar of running events in the Stockton area. Its current event lineup includes the Her Fall Forward 5K alongside other community-oriented races.
But on November 7, the focus will be specifically on women and girls.
Whether someone runs the entire course, walks with friends or participates simply because the mission resonates with them, organizers hope the gathering will demonstrate that community support can take many forms.
Sometimes it can even look like a pair of running shoes and 3.1 miles on a Saturday morning.
Event Details
What: Her Fall Forward 5K
When: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start Time: 8 a.m.
Where: 5250 Cosumnes Drive, Stockton
Distance: 5K (3.1 miles)
Registration: Listed at $25 through Fleet Feet; registration platforms may include additional fees
Presented by: HerVoiceDoesMatter in partnership with Skedaddle
Benefiting: A portion of proceeds will support local women and children's shelters and help provide safe housing, food, clothing and other essential resources.
Her Fall Forward 5K registration and race information
The Her Fall Forward 5K may cover only 3.1 miles, but its organizers are attaching a much larger message to every step: support women, empower girls and help local families move forward.