5K races near Sebastopol

The Windsor Marathon begins and ends at The Island at Pelican Lakes in Water Valley, Windsor, Colorado. The event offers a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 1 Mile Fit & Fun Run, accommodating marathoners, shorter-distance runners, and children. The course incorporates golf-course paths, the Poudre River trail, inclines, and single-track dirt trail sections for the marathon. The marathon commences earlier than the other races, with the 1-mile run scheduled for later in the morning. Post-race, participants can enjoy breakfast, beverages, and music at the finish area. The event supports Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Weld RE-4 Foundation.

The Cloverdale Vineyard Races are a 5K and 10K held in Cloverdale, California. The start and finish lines are located at Cloverdale Municipal Airport on Airport Road. This event is organized by the Kiwanis Club of Cloverdale Foundation, serving as both a community fundraiser and a running day. The course has traversed wine-country terrain, with past runs including routes at Gallo Family Vineyards and over rolling hills that organizers note can be continuously challenging. Current plans utilize Cloverdale country back roads, as the team seeks future vineyard sites. Race proceeds benefit local charitable efforts, such as providing books for children, scholarships, healthy snack programs, and fulfilling requests from teachers and librarians.

The Beer City Half Santa Rosa begins at A Place to Play in Santa Rosa, California, offering a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1-mile Beer Stroll on the same morning. The event centers on running and local beer, with finishers receiving a shirt, a Key to Beer City medal, a custom tasting glass, and unlimited tastings until noon from Santa Rosa and Sonoma County brewers. The longer races follow the Santa Rosa Creek, showcasing a less-traveled section of the city, while the Beer Stroll remains near A Place to Play. Following the main races, the Beat the Beast Beer Mile challenges runners against a Beer City Beast; if caught, the runner is eliminated. The afternoon continues at Moonlight Brewing with the Shindig, featuring music by School of Rock Santa Rosa, food trucks, games, and a first beer included with entry. The Beermazing Race introduces a pub-challenge element, sending teams to visit five brewers between early and late afternoon, with limited capacity noted by organizers as a reason for potential sell-outs.

The Artesa Wine Run 5k is a timed 5k held at Artesa Vineyards & Winery on Henry Road in Napa, approximately one hour from San Francisco. Participants select one of two morning start times during registration, dividing the day into smaller waves rather than a single mass start. The event centers on the winery experience alongside the run. Following the 5k, attendees may partake in wine tasting, explore the Spanish-style architecture, and sample tapas paired with the wines. J3 Timing manages the race timing, with results available online. Some registration options include assisting with check-in prior to the run.