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September ↑
• Sept. 6, 2010—Labor Day 5K & 10K Races and 1K kids' fun run, Davis
These events benefit a broad base of groups in the Yolo County area. For more information, visit the Golden Valley Harriers. Download a race brochure by clicking here. To register online, visit www.active.com.
• Sept. 11, 2010—Tracy Bean Run 5K & 10K, Tracy
After a several-year hiatus, the Tracy Bean Run is back again! To download an entry form, click here. For a course map, click here. Online registration coming soon.
• Sept. 11, 2010—Fish Camp 10 (mile), Fish Camp
This is the fourth of four trail runs in the Summer Sierra Trail Run Series. If you complete all four, you get a sweatshirt on top of a t-shirt. Queen and king of the mountain awards, too. For more information on this run, click here. For more information on the series, visit the Summer Trail Run Series.
• Sept. 11, 2010—Wiggle Waggle 2-mile walk & Furry 5k Run, Fresno
This run/walk event's proceeds will benefit the Valley Animal Center, Fresno's premier no-kill shelter and spay/neuter/vaccination clinic for cats and dogs. For more information, click here. To register online, visit www.active.com.
• Sept. 12, 2010—Drag-N-Fly 5K, 10K and Half-Marathon trail runs, Contra Loma/Black Diamond Mines
This event will be held at the Contra Loma Regional Park and Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. The courses have hills, and the half has some single-track trails. As they joke, you'll be draggin' your rear up one hill and flyin' down another. This is another in a series of well-run races put on by Brazen Racing. For more information, click here.
• Sept. 12, 2010—Buffalo Stampede 10-miler, Sacramento
There's a migration for runners 10 minutes and slower and a stampede for runners faster than 10 minutes. The migration starts at 7 a.m.; the stampede at 8 a.m. For more information, visit the Buffalo Chips Running Club.
• Sept. 18, 2010—Cancer Awareness 2-mile & 10K walk/runs and 12-, 30- and 63-mile bike rides, MJC West, Modesto
Run, bike or both. Outdoor expo with tons of educational booths. Nice tech running shirts. Super riding jerseys worth way more than the registration fee. To register online, visit www.active.com. To download an entry form, click here.
• Sept. 18, 2010—Back to School Scholarship 5K/10K Run, Pleasanton
This event is held in Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, which charges a $6 parking fee. This is a "fun trail course with small rolling hills in the back trails of Shadow Cliffs." To download an entry form, click here. To register online, visit www.active.com.
• Sept. 18, 2010—8th annual Survivors of Suicide Run/Walk, Fresno
For more information, visit Fresno Survivors of Suicide and Loss.
• Sept. 18, 2010—Presentaton Fall Festival Fun Run, 1-mile & 5K, Stockton
Forr more information or to register online, visit www.active.com.
• Sept. 25, 2010—23rd annual Smokey Bear Run, Bass Lake
For more information, visit http://www.smokeybearrun.com. To register online, visit www.active.com.
• Sept. 25, 2010—Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K, Santa Andrew Molera State Park, Big Sur
For more information, visit www.envirosports.com
• Sept. 25, 2010—Run for Her 5K walk/run, Sacramento
This event benefits Ovarian Cancer Research & Education. Course is in and around the UCD Med Center and Shriner's Hospital, X and 4th streets. For more information, visit www.raceforher.com.
• Sept. 26, 2010—Lake Tahoe Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K,
There also are a 72-mile Midnight Express Ultra Marathon and the three-day Tahoe Triple Marathon. For more information, visit www.laketahoemarathon.com.
October ↑
• Oct. 2, 2010—Sylvan Run for Education 1-mile & 5K walk/runs, Modesto
For a downloadable entry form, click here.
• Oct. 2, 2010—Third annual Dog 'n Jog 10K, 5K & fun run, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Campus
These events are designed to keep owner and Fido fit and raise money for canine obesity-related health issues. There's also a Puppy Palooza, animal health & craft fair, and music. These events are put on by the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medicine Association. For more information, click here or e-mail Lauren Riley at dog.n.jog@gmail.com.
• Oct. 2, 2010—Harvest Run 5K cross-country, Visalia
This event is held at Cutler Park. For more information, visit http://www.visaliarunners.org.
• Oct. 3, 2010—Urban Cow Half-Marathon, Half-Marathon Relay & 5K, Sacramento
Formerly the Cowtown Marathon and Half-Marathan, but Ft. Worth got upset, claiming it had the name first. So the name change and the focus only on the half-marathon and 5K. It still starts and ends in Land Park. For more infrormation, visit the Urban Cow Half-Marathon. To register online, visit BazuSports.
• Oct. 3, 2010—San Jose Rock N Roll Half Marathon
For more information, visit http://san-jose.competitor.com/. Post-race concert features Blues Traveler. To register online, visit www.active.com.
• Oct. 3, 2010—Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge Run 12K & 7K, San Francisco
For more information, visit http://www.bridgetobridge.com.
• Oct. 3, 2010—Tiara Rock and Run 5K at the Princess Promenade, Discovery Park, Sacramento
For more information, visit www.active.com.
• Oct. 3, 2010—Skyline Ridge 14K, 23K, 37K & 50K trail runs, Palo Alto
This date is tentative. For more information, visit Pacific Coast Trail Runs.
• Oct. 9, 2010—Cheese & Wine 5K & 10K walk/runs and kids' fun run, Riverbank
These runs begin and end at the Galaxy Theatres in Riverbank. The Galaxy has graciously agreed to open up the theatre early, so lots of nice permanent bathrooms.For a downloadable entry form, click here. To register online, visit active.com. Events benefit Triumph Fitness, a program to empower cancer survivors.
• Oct. 9, 2010—Run Your Bass Off 10K run & 5K walk/run, Rio Vista
To register online, visit www.active.com. These events are timed by Rich Hanna at Capital Road Race. Proceeds benefit Rio Vista High School Booster Club.
• Oct. 9, 2010—Rabobank Fiesta 2-mile walk/run, 5-mile run and kids' fun runs, Reedley
Events start and end on G and 11th streets, Reedley. For more information, visit http://www.reedley.com. To download a registration form, click here.
• Oct. 9, 2010—Tough Mudder Norcal, Bear Valley Mountain Resort
This event is billed as the toughest one-day event on the plant. The 7-mile course with 19 obstacles was designed by British Special Forces. Enter as an individual or form a team. Teams receive discounts, so start rounding up some buddies. No whiners need apply. For more information, visit http://toughmudder.com/. To register online, visit www.active.com. Events benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Free headshaves and tattoos will be provided to anybody tough enough to get them.
• Oct. 10, 2010—Wine Country Marathon and Half Marathon, Santa Rosa
For more information, visit www.eventswithsole.com.
• Oct. 10, 2010—Primo's Run For Education Half-Marathon & 5k, San Ramon/Danville
The first 500 registered runners for the half-marathon will receive a long-sleeved performance t-shirt in lieu of the regular 100% cotton race shirt. The first 25 men and women to complete each race will receive a special short-sleeved performance t-shirt commemorating their accomplishment. For more information, click here. To register online, click here.
• Oct. 10, 2010—27th annual Me-n-Eds Cross City 2-mile run/walk/wheelchair race and 10K Race, Fresno
For more information, click here. To register online, visit www.active.com. These events will benefit the cancer services at Saint Agnes Medical Center.
• Oct. 16, 2010—Rocky Ridge Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K, Las Trampas Wilderness, San Ramon
This is another in a long line of great trail race events from Brazen Racing. The name is appropriate—there is a rocky ridge. Custom medals for all finishers. For more information, visit Brazen Racing.
• Oct. 16, 2010—Oktobrewfest 5K Run and kids' Root Beer Run, Davis
This race starts and finishes at Sudwerk, 2001 Second St. in Davis. 5K entries include a custom printed beer mug. The first fill is on Sudwerk. After the race, enjoy a prost-race Brew-Ha-Ha. Beer sampling if you're 21 or over. Contests include yodeling, bratwurst eating and best costume. So dust off those lederhosen. The 5K has an evening start time of 5:30 pm. For more information, visit www.changeofpace.com. To register online, visit www.Eventbrite.com.
• Oct. 16, 2010—Walk Now for Autism Speaks: Central Valley, MJC West
Form a team or just walk as an individual. Help raise funds for this ever-increasing disorder. Walk starts and finishes at MJC West on Blue Gum. The 2009 Central Valley Walk Now for Autism Speaks raised more than
$145,000 and had more than 1,000 walkers. For more information, visit Walk Now for Autism Speaks or e-mail modesto@autismspeaks.org.
• Oct. 16, 2010—University of the Pacific 5K Tiger Dash and cub fun run, Stockton.
To register online, visit www.active.com.
• Oct. 16, 2010—Veterans Muddy Maul & Crawl 2-mile, Jessies Grove Winery, Lodi
To download a registration form, click here. To register online, visit www.active.com.
• Oct. 16, 2010—Tarantula Run 10K, 5K & half-marathon, Los Vaqueros Reservoir, Byron
For more information, visit www.ccwater.com.
To register online, visit www.active.com.
• Oct. 16, 2010—Mount Diablo 8K, 25K & 50K trail runs, Clayton
For more information, visit Pacific Coast Trail Runs.
• Oct. 23, 2010—Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Fresno
This event starts and finishes at the Maple Mall. For more information, visit http://www.komencentralvalley.org.
• Oct. 23, 2010—Kingsburg Harvest Fair 2-mile walk/run & 10K Run, Kingsburg
For more information, visit www.kingsburgharvestrun.com. To register onlie, visit www.active.com.
• Oct. 23, 2010—P.U.M.P. It Up 5K, 10K & kids' fun run, Lodi Lake
To download a registration form, click here. To register online, visit www.active.com.
• Oct. 24, 2010—Grape Stomp Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K, Livermore
For more information, visit Finish Line Productions. To register online, visit www.active.com.
• Oct. 30, 2010—Healdsburg Wine Country Half Marathon, Healdsburg-Santa Rosa
For more information, visit http://www.runhealdsburg.com
• Oct. 31, 2010—T3 Active Orthopedic Move Your Bones 5K and kids' fun runs, Turlock
Remember when Smith Chevrolet in Turlock sponsored the Halloween Bash 5K several years ago? I still have some of those custom-designed long-sleeved shirts from the race. This undoubtedly won't be on the same course, since the Smith Chevrolet 5K went through what is now Costco. But this new event is sure to be fun. The kids' runs start at 8:15 a.m.; the 5K at 9 a.m. Events start and finish at Brad Bates Park, 4210 Mountain View Road, located on the north side of Pitman HIgh School. Come in costume for the contest following the run. To register online, visit www.active.com. To download an entry form, click here.
• Oct. 31, 2010—Four Bridges Half-Marathon and team half-marathon, Folsom
For more information, visit www.fourbridgeshalf.org/. To register online, visit www.active.com. This event sells out, so register early.
• Oct. 31, 2010—Dean Karnazes Silicon Valley Marathon, 1/2-marathon and 5K, San Jose
For more information, visit www.svmarathon.com. To register online, visit www.active.com.
• Oct. 31, 2010—Merrell Down and Dirty 5k/10k obstacle runs, Folsom State Recreation Area
These are off-road courses with mud, wild-water crossings, mud, military-style obstacles and more mud. Did we say mud? Barbecue follows. Tech t-shirt, too. For more information, visit www.downanddirtymudrun.com
November ↑
• Nov. 6, 2010—Salmon 5K Run and duathlon (5K run, 30K bike, 2.5K run), Knights Ferry
For more information visit onyourmarkevents.com. To register online, visit www.active.com.
• Nov. 6, 2010—Helen Klein Running Classic, 30K, 50K & 50-mile, Granite Bay
Races start and end at Cavitt Middle School in Granite Bay. For more information, visit Desert Sky Adventures.
• Nov. 6, 2010—Thunder Goes Pink 5K walk/run, Stockton
To register online, visit www.active.com.
• Nov. 7, 2010—Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon, Michelob Ultra Half-marathon and Eye-Q Two-Cities Ultra-Marathon (50K), Fresno
The inaugural ultra-marathon has filled, but there's still room in the half and the full marathons. For more information, visit http://www.runfresno.com/.
• Nov. 7, 2010—Diablo Trail Adventure 1/2-marathon, 10K, 5K & family hike, Mount Diablo
Save Mount Diablo is teaming with Brazen Racing to put on this event. BBQ lunch for all half-marathon finishers. 10K & 5K runners can purchase BBQ tickets. Half-marathon course peaks at about 1,900 feet elevation. This is another one of those fun, yet challenging, Brazen Racing events. Great for novices and veterans alike. For more information, visit Brazen Racing.
• Nov. 14, 2010—Paul Reese Memorial Clarksburg Run, 20-mile, 1/2-marathon and 5K runs, Clarksburg
New this year: The half marathon is a Pacific Association USA Track & Field Championship race. There will be NO 30K distance. Entry includes a hot meal and shower facilities after the race. For more information, visit www.clarksburgcountryrun.com.
• Nov. 14, 2010—Stockton Half-Marathon, 5K & 1-mile fun run, Stockton
For more information, visit http://www.usrahm.com, or to register online, visit www.theschedule.com or www.active.com. To download a registration form, click here.
• Nov. 14 —Big Sur Half Marathon, 10-mile and 5K runs, Monterey
These races fill fast. For more information, visit www.bigsurhalfmarathon.org
• Nov. 20, 2010—Merced Turkey Trot 2-mile walk/run & 5-mile run, Applegate Park, Merced
Bring gently worn shoes (don't have to be running shoes) to donate to the needy for the holidays. For each pair of shoes you bring, you'll receive a raffle ticket. Unique prizes. This is a fun holiday event and a great stress reliever. Check back later for more information.
• Nov. 20, 2010—Turlock Turkey Trot 2-mile walk/run & 1-mile kids fun run, Donnelly Park, Turlock
Click here for more information. Online registration opens Oct. 4.
• Nov. 20, 2010—Davis Turkey Trot 5K and 10K walk/runs, Davis
For more information, visit A Change of Pace Foundation. This race is Chip timed by Rich Hanna at Capital Road Race. To download a registration form, click here. To register online, visit Eventbrite.
• Nov. 25, 2010—MJC Turkey Trot 5K run, 5K Gobbler Walk and 1/2-mile kids' fun run
This race is run mostly on paved paths with a little grass and dirt thrown in. To download a registration form, click here. To register online, visit www.active.com. For more information, visit the Turkey Trot Website.
• Nov. 25, 2010—Run and Walk Against Hunger 5K & 10K, Stockton
This is a well-run race, with mostly separate courses for the runners and walkers. Great for both! Visit http://www.runagainsthunger.org/ for more information. To register online, visit www.active.com. Click here to download a registration form.
• Nov. 25, 2010—Race Against Hunger 2-mile walk & 5K run, Visalia
For more information, visit Visalia Emergency Aid Council. To register online, visit www.active.com.
• Nov. 25, 2010—Nitro Turkey Thanksgiving Morning 10K, 5K & Little Turkeys Race, Point Pinole Regional Park
Thanksgiving-themed costume encouraged. Little Turkeys receive free registration if they come with a 5K or 10K runner. 5K is on all fire trails; 10K has a smidge of pavement. Both have spectacular views of the bay, if it's not foggy. Help out the local food bank by bringing at least one can of food. For more information, visit www.brazenracing.com.
• Nov. 28, 2010—Copperopolis Holiday Run
Check back later for more information.
• Nov. 28, 2010—Run Wild for a Child 5K & 10K, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Bring an unwrapped toy for the SF Firefighters Toy Drive. These events also benefit the toy drive. For more information, visit www.rhodyco.com.
December ↑
• Dec. 4, 2010—Bah Humbug 5K run, Danville
This is a fun race, with ice cream afterward. Believe it or not, the ice cream tastes really good even if it's a bit nippy out. Course is run through an office park with little traffic. Great Grinch long-sleeve t-shirts. Peets Coffee within walking distance so you can walk over to get a warm beverage while waiting for the results. Check back later for more information.
• Dec. 4, 2010—Reindeer Trail 5K/10K, Ancil Hoffman Park, Sacramento
These walk/runs are on the trails in the park. In addition to the entry fee, please bring one can of non-perishable food for the local food bank. For more information, visit www.reindeertrailrun.com.
• Dec. 5, 2010—California International Marathon and 4-person relay, Folsom-Sacramento
For more information, visit www.runcim.org. Registration opened March 24. If it's like last year, it sold out long before the events. To register online, visit www.active.com.
• Dec 6, 2011—Way Too Cool 50K Lottery Registration Opens
Entry is by lottery only. Lottery registration opens Dec. 6 and closes Dec. 12. For more information, visit http://www.wtc50k.com/. Race is March 12, 2011.
• Dec. 11, 2010—Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K & kids' fun run, Modesto
These events will benefit the Modesto Parks & Recreation Department's Leisure Bucks program and local food closets. Course will run through shady, tree-lined streets near MJC and downtown. Start a Christmas holiday season tradition. For more information, visit www.active.com. Online registration available Aug. 28. To view the course, visit mapmyrun.com.
2011
February ↑
• Feb. 6, 2011—Super Sunday Relay Run (3x2-mile) & kids' fun run, Davis Park, Modesto
Start thinking about how you want to team with. Teams consist of three members. There will be several age groups, each with a women's, men's and mixed (co-ed) subdivision, as well as the family division that also has all-men's, all-women's and mixed subdivisions. Each team member only has to walk or run 2 miles, then hands off to the next team member. Challenge your friends, co-workers or family members. Bragging rights are always free. For more information, including online registration and a downloadable registration form, click here.
• Feb. 6, 2011—Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half-Marathon and 5K Fun Run, Golden Gate Park
For more information, visit KP.org.
• Feb. 6, 2011—Davis Stampede 1/2-marathon, 10K & 5K, Davis
These races finish in plenty of time to get you back home, clean-uped and prepared for the BIG game. Check back later for more information.
• Feb. 19, 2011—10th annual Race Judicata 2-mile & 5-mile runs, Clovis
For more information, visit www.sjcl,edu.
• Feb. 26, 2011—29th annual Almond Festival 1-mile and 8K runs, Ripon
Check back later for more details.
March ↑
• March 6, 2011—Blossom Trail 2-mile walk/run and 10K run, Sanger
Check back for more information.
• March 11, 2011—Emerald Across the Bay, East Ft. Baker to Aquatic Park
Check back later for more information.
• March 12, 2011—Way Too Cool 50K Endurance Run, Cool
Entry is by lottery only. Lottery registration opens Dec. 6 and closes Dec. 12. For more information, visit http://www.wtc50k.com/.
• March 20, 2011—Modesto Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K, Modesto
For more information, visit www.modestomarathon.com. New this year: age-group awards in 5-year increments. Register online at www.active.com. Downloadable entry form coming soon. First 2,000 who register for the half or full receive a duffle bag in addition to a tech shirt.
• March 26-27, 2011—Oakland Running Festival (marathon, half-marathon, four-person relay and 5K), Oakland
For more information, visit www.oaklandmarathon.com.
April ↑
• April 9, 2011—American River 50 Mile Endurance Run (AR50), Sacramento-Auburn
For more information, visit www.ar50mile.com. Registration is now open at SignMeUp.
• April 10, 2011—Santa Cruz Half-Marathon and 10K, Santa Cruz
For more information, visit www.firstwave-events.com. To register online, visit www.active.com.
May ↑
• May 1 , 2011—Rina's Run 5K & 10K, Ripon
These runs benefit efforts to install an all-weather track at Stouffer Field in Ripon. For more information, visit Ripon Community Athletic Foundation.
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