2026

San Jose is in the heart of Silicon Valley. Although the name is Spanish, this walk includes the history of immigrants from Italy and Japan who helped build this multicultural town.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Historical Downtown & University

Year Round Walk

SN: 131530 - 2026 / Y0240

when is the event

Future event (not yet open)

From Thu, Jan 1st, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026

Start times: Daylight hours

Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only

where is the event

San Jose, California

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Par-For-The-Course

Rails-To-Trails

Step to the Beat

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Santa Clara County

       Info

Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

While viewing some downtown San Jose highlights, this new route also showcases the contributions of several Italian families in Little Italy, includes informational benches, memorials and a museum detailing Japanese migration, internment and resurgence as a large community, and honors Cesar Chavez and his work on the SJSU campus and in a park.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

The walk is on sidewalks and paved walkways. Restrooms and water are at the MLK Library (SJSU Campus), the Train Depot, and in the cafe area by the Peralta Adobe. Dogs are not allowed in the library but are welcome at all other locations on leash and with clean-up. The campus and surrounding streets have parking fees of $2/hr, Mondays-Saturdays but are free on Sundays.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.

Maps phrase and directions link

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SJSU West Parking Garage, San Jose, California

The above maps phrase is only provided for planning purposes. The downloaded event directions provide detailed directions to the starting point and possible alternate start point locations. THERE IS NO PHYSICAL START BOX AT THIS LOCATION.

event sponsor

South Bay Striders (AVA-0338)

Event website: www.sbstriders.org

point of contact

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