10K races near Hayden

The Sekani-ish Trail Run is a fall dirt-trail event in Spokane, Washington, based around Minnehaha Park and Camp Sekani Park. It offers a 5k, a 10k, and a free 1k kids' run, with runners, hikers, walkers, families, and first-time trail runners all fitting into the format. The courses stay on dirt trails, and the 10k climbs about 1,000 feet. The route goes over Beacon Hill, with views of the Spokane River and the Spokane skyline, and the event has used all-dirt courses since 2009. It is organized entirely by volunteers, finishers receive commemorative shirts, and proceeds support Franklin Elementary School's APPLE Program.

The Haunted 5K, 10K, and 13.1M is a Halloween-season running event in Spokane, Washington, offering three distances: 5K, 10K, and half marathon. The race begins in the morning at the Ben-Burr trail entrance. Parking is available at the nearby Disc Golf Course. Registration is required in advance via RunSignup, as there is no race-day sign-up. Packet pickup occurs during a short pre-race window. The courses are straightforward, repeat out-and-backs, presenting a steady trail race rather than a point-to-point course. The 5K completes a short out-and-back twice, the 10K completes it four times, and the half marathon uses a longer out-and-back repeated six times. All participants have a 3 hour 30 minute time limit. The half marathon is particularly suited for runners who maintain a consistent pace over multiple laps.

The Halloween Hustle is a Halloween-themed race series held on a lakeside course in Idaho. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. The event includes a Haunted Half Marathon, Terrifying 10K, Freaky 5K, and a Vicious Virtual Run, along with two children's races for ages 1 to 12. The in-person races offer standard distances for adults. The day maintains a playful atmosphere with candy and costumes along the course. The Freaky 5K is free for the first 25 children, and the Goblin Kids Fun Run is free for the first 75 registrants, integrating families directly into the event.

The Gobbler 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon, a Thanksgiving-themed US Road Running event in Spokane, Washington, begins all three distances at 8:30 AM. Participants park at the Disc Golf Course and begin at the Ben-Burr Trail entrance. The process is straightforward: register via RunSignup, collect your packet just before the race, and select either the 5K, 10K, or half marathon. The course consists of repeated out-and-back sections. The 5K covers its segment twice, the 10K covers it four times, and the half marathon covers its longer out-and-back six times, all within a 3-hour-30-minute time limit. This event adheres to the US Road Running format, offering series points, awards, finisher medals, and a costume tradition that complements the Gobbler theme.

The Silicon Valley Santa Run is a holiday 5K run/walk in San Jose focused on costumes, families, and Christmas in the Park. Participants can wear Santa, elf, reindeer, or other holiday character costumes, making the event resemble a moving holiday parade more than a typical road race. The main 5K course is flat and fast, and the series also features a Kids Reindeer Dash for children ages 2 to 7. Both the 5K and the kids’ dash are offered in person or virtually. The 5K begins on Santa Clara Street and concludes at Christmas in the Park, allowing participants to enter the displays, decorations, and booths immediately after the race. The event supports Christmas in the Park, directly linking the finish line to its supported cause. Each 5K participant receives a holiday long-sleeve tech shirt, an ornament-style finisher medal, and a timed bib. Children in the Reindeer Dash receive a festive shirt, bib, ornament-style medal, and milk and cookies at the finish.

The Heroes Walk, 5K & 10K Fun Run is an annual walk and fun-run event held at Riverfront Park, offering 5K and 10K distances. Lithia CDJR and Camp Chevrolet are the presenters, supported by Heroes Partners. The race is connected to a FamilyLife Weekend to Remember marriage retreat taking place at Coeur d'Alene Resort. This weekend features sessions for married couples at various life stages, dessert with Heroes, periods for reflection, and a dedicated date night in addition to the walk and runs.