February ↑
• Feb. 11, 2012—Don Osborne Memorial 1-mile & 5K walk/runs, Oakdale
For more information, contact Steven Knickerbocker at (209) 918-6161 or e-mail twerpkkbk@yahoo.com. Download a registration form by clicking here. Mail the entry forms to 223 N. Sierra Ave., Oakdale, CA 95361.
• Feb. 11, 2012—MJC Youth Track & Field Learn By Doing Clinic, Modesto
If you're child has an interest in running or throwing or is thinking of going out for track and field but isn't sure, here's the clinic for you. There will be programs for high-schoolers as well as youth ages 6-13. Participants get hands-on experience in many of the different track and field events, including pole vaulting, throwing, hurdles, relays, starts, form drills, plymetrics and more. Lunch is provided. The cost is only $15, and the first 100 to register receive a free t-short. After the shirts run out, the cost is $10. Registration begins at PE 110 by the MJC pool at 8 a.m. Clinic starts at 9:15 a.m. and ends about 1 p.m. Download the flier by clicking here.
• Feb. 18, 2012—Day Breeze Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K, Hayward Regional Shoreline
This is another in a line of Brazen Racing events, although this one is relatively flat compared to most of the other trail races. For more information, visit Brazen Racing.
• Feb. 18, 2012—Race Judicata 2-mile walk/run & 5K run, downtown Clovis
For more information, visit San Joaquin College of Law.
• Feb. 25, 2012—Almond Blossom 1-mile & 8K runs, Ripon
Download a registration form by clicking here. If you want a t-shirt, you need to have your form into the Ripon Chamber of Commerce by Feb. 1. It must be received by that date, not just postmarked by Feb. 1. Nice long-sleeve t-shirts, so it's worth planning ahead.
• Feb. 25, 2012—Fresno Justice Run, 10K, Woodward Park, Fresno
For more information, visit Pinnacle Training Systems or register online at www.active.com.
• Feb. 25, 2012—Cool Trail Runs 50K, 20-miles, 25K & 10K, Cool
For more information, visit Sierra Nevada Trail Runs.
March ↑
• March 3, 2012—15th annual Almond Blossom Trail 2-mile walk/run, 10K run & kids fun run, Sanger
Visit the City of Sanger Parks & Rec Department for more information or call the city at (559) 876-6300.
• March 3 , 2012—Hellyer Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K, Hellyer County Park
This is another in a line of Brazen Racing events. Medals and tech shirts to all finishers. For more information, visit Brazen Racing.
• March 11, 2012—Indian Gulch-Hornitos 2-, 5- & 10-mile runs, Hornitos
Pancake breakfast included in registration. Challenging course but well worth it. Walkers welcome in 2- and 5-mile events only. For more information, visit the Merced Running Club.
• March 11, 2012—SOLD OUT: Shamrock'n Half-Marathon, West Sacramento
Once again, this race has sold out. There is no waiting list and no race-day registration. To view a list of entrants, visit www.shamrocknhalf.com.
• March 17, 2012—Brian Sturgeon 2-mile walk/run & 4-mile runRun, Woodward Park, Fresno
For more information, visit United Cerebral Palsy.
• March 17, 2012—Shamrock Run/Walk 5K, Stockton
Race starts and finishes at DeCarli Plaza, 200 N. Center St., Stockton. For more information, visit OnYourMark. Register online at www.active.com.
• March 18, 2012—Modesto Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K, Modesto
Events begin and end in downtown Modesto. Expo for packet pick-up and walk-up registration is the day before, March 17, in the Downtown Plaza Center. For more information, visit www.modestomarathon.com. To register online, visit www.active.com.
• March 18, 2012—Emerald Across the Bay 12K, San Francisco
For more information, visit Rhody Co.
• March 24, 2012—SOS (Save our Schools) 1-mile & 5K Walk/Runs, Oakdale
These events benefit the Oakdale Education Foundation. Race begins at 8 a.m. at Cloverland Elementary School. For more information or to register online, visit www.active.com.
• March 25, 2012—Badger Cove Half-Marathon 10K and 5K, Del Valle Park, Livermore
This is another of those great Brazen Racing trail runs. Medals and tech shirts to all finishers. For more information, visit Brazen Racing. Register online at www.active.com.
• March 25, 2012—Oakland Running Festival: Full marathon, half-marathon, 4-person relay, 5K & kids' fun run, Oakland
The expo and packet pick-up is March 24; races are March 25. For more information, visit www.oaklandmarathon.com.
• March 25, 2012—Nutrition Fuels Fitness 5K & 10K, Elk Grove
For more information, visit Bazu Sports.
April ↑
• April 1, 2012—Running of the Elk Half-Marathon, Half-Marathon Relay & 5K, Elk Grove Auto Mall off Highway 99
For more information, visit http://runningoftheelkhalf.com/ or register online at www.active.com.
• April 1, 2012—Credit Union SacTown 10-miler, Sacramento
This event starts and finishes near the state Capitol. 3-person relay option. For more information, visit http://www.sactown10.org.
• April 7, 2012—Sixth Annual 49er Bypass Run 5K & 10K, Sutter Creek
Events benefit Amador County Recreation Agency and start at 9 a.m. in downtown Sutter Creek. For more information, visit ACRA or register online at www.active.com.
Download a registration form by clicking here.
• April 7, 2012—American River 50-miler (AR50), Sacramento to Auburn
The race starts at the Guy West Bridge by Sac State and the first half of this race goes along the American River bike trail. Then it's trails and a nice hill to finish. 13-hour cut-off to finish. Field limited to 850. As of Dec. 28, 608 had signed up. For more information, visit www.ar50mile.com.
• April 14, 2012—Run for Health 1-mile, 5K & 10K walk/runs, East La Loma Park, Modesto
Click here to download an entry form.
• April 14, 2012—Hit the Streets for Hunger 1-mile & 5K walk/runs, Manteca
Download the registration form by clicking here.
• April 15, 2012—Run for the Parks 5K walk/run & 10K run, Livermore
For more information, visit Finish Line Productions. To register online, visit www.active.com.
• April 15, 2012—Sacramento Zoo Zoom 5K, 10K & kids' fun run, Sacramento
Race entry fee also includes free admission to the zoo. Proceeds benefit the zoo. This is part of the Buzz Oates age-graded series. For more information, visit www.sacramentozoozoom.com.
• April 21, 2012—Diablo Trail Challenge 50K, Half-Marathon 10K and 5K, Round Valley Regional Preserve
This is another of those great Brazen Racing trail runs. This also offers a longer distance of 50K, or about 30 miles. Medals and tech shirts to all finishers. For more information, visit Brazen Racing.
• April 21, 2012—Mokelumne River Trail Runs 50-mile, 50K, marathon & 8 miles, Camanche Lake
For more information, visit Sierra Nevada Trail Runs.
• April 21, 2012—Survivor Mud Run, Dell'Osso Family Farms, Lathrop
No fewer than 16 obstacles. Race distance: "3.47 hellish miles," and you guessed it, lots of mud. Waves of up to 300 will start at 9 a.m., and then every 15 minutes afterward. Custom Survivor medals and t-shirts to all finishers. Free beer to those over 21. Even volunteers get a medal and t-shirt. For more information, visit www.survivormudrun.com.
• April 21, 2012—Challenge Failure 5K walk/run & 10K run, Lodi
Events benefit the Northern California Institute of Research and Education-Veterans Health Institute. Download an entry form from OnYourMarkEvents or register online at www.active.com.
• April 22, 2012—Capital City Classic 5k & 10k, Sacramento
The courses take you past the state Capitol, the Tower Bridge and Old Sacramento. Chip timing, too. For more information, click here. To download an entry form, click here. To register online, click here.
• April 22, 2012—Inaugural San Luis Obispo Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K, San Luis Obispo
The half and full finish at the Madonna Inn. For more information, visit www.slomarathon.com.
• April 28, 2012—Great Spear-It Run 1-mile, 5K & 5-mile-ish walk/runs, Stockton
These start and finish at the Weber Points Event Center in downtown Stockton and are part of the Asparagus Festival. For more information, visit the Spear-It Run. Download an entry form by clicking here or register online at www.active.com.
• April 28, 2012—Bucks for Blades 1-mile & 5K fun runs, Bakersfield
For more information and to register online, visit www.active.com.
• April 29, 2012—Big Sur International Marathon, 21-mile, 10.6 mile, 9-mile, relay and 5K, Big Sur-Carmel
The full and 21-miler are sold out. Other distances were still open as of mid-December. For more information, visit www.bsim.org.
• April 29, 2012—Pleasanton 1/2 Marathon & 5K, Pleasanton
Starts and finishes in downtown Pleasanton. This also is part of the California Marathon Series. Timed by South Valley Endurance, which uses the Jaguar bib timing system. For more information, click here. To register online, click here.
May ↑
• May 5, 2012—Western Pacific Marathon, Half-Marathon 10K and 5K, Quarry Lakes Recreational Area
This is another of those great Brazen Racing trail runs. This also offers a longer distance of a full marathon as well as the usual half, 10K and 5K. Medals and tech shirts to all finishers. For more information, visit Brazen Racing.
• May 5, 2012—Ranch Romp Mud Run, Pepper Tree Ranch, Hollister
The 5K course has 11 obstacles, including lots of mud. For more information, visit www.ranchromp.com or register online at www.active.com.
• May 6, 2012—Workday Devil Mountain Run 5K, 10K & kids' fun run, Danville
For more information, visit www.active.com.
• May 12, 2012—Rina's Run 5K & 10K, Ripon
These events benefit the Ripon Community Athletic Foundation, which is leading efforts to upgrade the 70-year-old outdoor sports facilities and build an all-weather track and synthetic football field at Ripon High School. To register online, visit www.active.com. .
• May 12, 2012—Dirty Secret Trail Runs, Cool
There's the short 5.8-mile and longer 10.3-mile course up near Cool. Most of the trails are single-track and a small portion is on the same course used by the Western States 100. Warning: there are HILLS. Registration is limited to first 750 people. http://www.dirtysecrettrailrun.com/.
• May 19, 2012—Oakdale Chocolate Festival 5K & 1-mile walk/runs, Oakdale
Check back later for more information.
• May 19, 2012—Wildcat Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K, Tilden Park, Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
This is one of those great Brazen Racing events. But this one offers spectacular scenery of Golden Gate Park, Mt. Tam and Alcatraz as well as challenging trails. Hikers and walkers are always welcome. For more information, visit Brazen Racing.
• May 19, 2012—Alpha Walk/Run for Life 5K & 10K, Rahilly Park, Merced
For more information and to register online, visit www.active.com. These events benefit the Alpha Pregnancy Help Center.
• May 19, 2012—Carter's Walk 4 CURED 5K & 10K, Bakersfield
For more information, visit http://carterswalk4cured.com. Register online at www.active.com.
• May 19, 2012—31st annual Kingsburg Dala Horse Trot 2-mile & 10K walk/runs, Kingsburg
For more information, visit http://www.dalahorsetrot.com. Register online at www.active.com.
• May 20, 2012—Avenue of the Vines Half-Marathon and 5K run, Acampo
Starts and finishes at the Woodbridge Winery, Acampo. Wine-tasting included in registration for those over 21. Arrive early because there's limited parking. For more information, visit Fleet Feet Stockton.
• May 26, 2012—Modesto Memorial Classic 5K & 1-mile walk/runs & free kids' fun run, Tuolumne River Park, Modesto
New name, even better events. For more information, visit the Modesto Memorial Classic's website. Download a registration form by clicking here, or register online at www.active.com.
• May 26, 2012—Inaugural SeaBee Mud Run, NAS Lemoore
5-mile course has several obstacles. Team and individual categories. For more information and to register online, visit www.active.com.
June ↑
• June 2, 2012—Nitro Trail Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, Point Pinole Regional Shoreline
This is perfect for first-timers who want to try one of the Brazen Racing events. For more information, visit Brazen Racing.
• June 3, 2012—Kaiser Permanente Women's Fitness Festival 5K, Sacramento
Online registration opens on Feb. 15.
• June 3, 2012—Hook and Ladder 5K & 10K run, Wente Vineyards, Livermore
Benefits the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation. Check back later for more information or visit Facebook..
• June 9, 2012—Udder Run 2- and 5-mile walk/runs, Hilmar
The 2-mile is an out and back. The 5-mile has a little gravel and dirt and goes through two dairies. Hundreds of baby calves to get you moooving through the 5-mile run. The cows will stop what they're doing to watch the runners go by. Afterwards, one of the best post-race spreads in the area. Stay for the raffle, too. Age group winners (5-year age groups) receive a coupon for 1 pound of that delicious Hilmar Cheese. NEW THIS YEAR: Grand Master awards to top 50-plus male and female runners in both races. Thanks to Hilmar Cheese for their continued support of this event. Events benefit the Hilmar Middle and High School running programs. Check back later for more information.
• June 23-24, 2012—39th annual Western States 100-mile Endurance Run, Squaw Valley-Auburn
Entry is by lottery only. For more information, visit www.ws100.com.
July ↑
• July 4, 2012—Run for Independence 2- & 5-mile runs. Atwater
Walkers welcome in the 2-mile event. Please, only runners in the 5-miler. Flat, fast courses in and around Atwater. Start a new Fourth of July tradition or continue an existing one. This has been a long-standing race put on by the Merced Running Club. Check back later for more information.
• July 14, 2012—Park Fete 2-mile & 10K walk/runs, Escalon
Check back later for more information.
• July 21, 2012—Fleet Feet Womens' Festival & 5K Run, Pleasanton
Check back later for more information.
• July 29, 2012—Blood, Sweat & Beers, Auburn
There's a short course of about 5.9 miles, and a long course of about 10.5 miles. And of course, lots of dirt. But beer at the finish. These events sell out fast, so don't delay. For more information, visit www.bloodsweatbeers.com.
• July 29, 2012—Wharf to Wharf 6-mile run, Santa Cruz-Capitola
Online registration opens on April 1. The field of 15,000 sold out by April 21 last year. Capital Road Race of Sacramento will be chip timing the race. For more information, visit www.wharftowharf.com.
August ↑
• Aug. 19, 2012—Run on the Sly 8-mile, 20-mile & 50K, Sly Park
For more information, visit www.runonthesly.com.
September ↑
• Sept. 2, 2012—Color the Skies 1-mile & 5K walk/runs, Ripon
Watch the balloons lift off, then walk or run one of these events. For more information or to download a registration form, visit www.colortheskies.com.
October ↑
• Oct. 7, 2012—Urban Cow Half-Marathon, Relay and 5K Run, Land Park, Sacramento
Nice flat course. Lots of shade along the route. Just a minor include as you go up a Sacramento River levee. For more information, visit http://urbancowhalfmarathon.com.
• Oct. 21, 2012—2nd annual St. Joseph's Half-Marathon & 5K run, Stockton
Check back later for more information.
November ↑
• Nov. 3 , 2012—Thunder Goes Pink 5K walk/run, Stockton
Check back later for more information.
December ↑
• Dec. 2 , 2012—California International Marathon (CIM) and marathon relay, Folsom-Sacramento
This marathon sent more qualifiers to the Olympic Marathon trails in Houston than any other race. Flat, fast course also yields lots of Boston qualifiers. Registration opens March 1, and this event sells out early. For more information, visit www.runcim.org.
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