13th Annual Nihonmachi Little Friends

“Big Steps for Little Friends 5K Event”

Location: Golden Gate Park
Race Date:  Sunday, October 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 

Take Big Steps for Little Friends! 

Join us for NLF’s Big Steps for Little Friends 5K Run/Walk at beautiful Golden Gate Park! Lace up your shoes, gather your loved ones, and be part of a fun-filled day that supports our children, families, and community. Every step you take helps raise much-needed funds to sustain the programs that make NLF so special.

Your Registration and Donations Truly Make a Difference! 

Founded in 1975 by dedicated parents and community activists, NLF began with a single preschool serving just 15 children. Five decades later, we’ve grown into a vibrant organization with a bilingual, multicultural preschool and an elementary after-school program, nurturing over 150 children each year.