10K races near Vacaville

The Bay Front Run begins and ends on Bayfront Boulevard in Hercules, California, adjacent to the Bay Front Trail. This yearly community race offers a 5K, 10K, 1 Mile Run/Walk, and a Kids Fun Run. The main races commence in the morning, with children’s races scheduled for later. The 5K and 10K are chip-timed and scored, while the shorter distances accommodate walkers, families, and young children. The course proceeds from Sanderling and Bayfront along Bayfront Boulevard to the Bay Trail entrance at John Muir Parkway. It then follows the trail through Hercules towards Rodeo before a turnaround at the Bay Trail's terminus. The 10K covers this course twice. The event benefits the Hercules Education Foundation. Following the run, the Bay Front Festival features music, food trucks, local businesses, entertainment, and community organizations. Participants registering early receive a race shirt, the first 350 finishers get a medal, and top male and female runners in the 5K and 10K receive awards.

The Winters Spooktacular Fun Run and Costume Contest starts and finishes at Rotary Park on Main Street in Winters, California. This Halloween-season run/walk is hosted by the Winters Runners and Walkers Club Charity as part of the three-day Winters Harvest Festival. It includes a 10K, a 5K, and a 1 Mile Kids Monster Dash and adult run/walk. The 10K starts first, the 5K follows, and the 1 Mile event goes later, allowing for both timed runners and families with children. All routes stay within the city of Winters, making this a local town event. The 5K and 10K are timed, with place awards for the top three men and women in each distance. The 1 Mile is untimed. Finishers receive race bibs, custom tech tees, and medals. 5K and 10K finishers also receive free Hooby's Beverages. Costumes are part of every race, with awards for Best Individual and Best Group in each event. Proceeds support outdoor fitness equipment for Winters Walnut Park, donated to the City of Winters.

Boundary Bay is a late-fall race series held at Boundary Bay Park, Centennial Beach in Delta, British Columbia, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and 4-person marathon relay distances. The marathon is presented as a final opportunity for runners aiming for a Boston qualifying time, featuring a straightforward course: a completely flat gravel oceanside trail with no elevation gain. All distances follow an out-and-back route along British Columbia's southern coast, allowing participants to run beside Boundary Bay instead of through city streets. The course offers views across the Salish Sea towards the San Juan Islands, with migratory birds present and ocean weather as the primary variable. The race supports Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon. Organizers acknowledge the late-season timing by advising runners to dress warmly, bring dry clothes, and appreciate the clock-change weekend that may provide an extra hour of sleep.

The Davis Turkey Trot, held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving in Davis, California, begins at 6th and C Streets for all timed races. It offers participants a choice of distances on one morning: 1 mile, 2 mile, 5K, 10K, and half marathon, along with a children's run. The event typically draws between 1,000 and 5,000 participants, creating a busy, community-focused atmosphere. The courses are noted for being fast and flat, suitable for beginners, families, and those aiming for a consistent pace. The half marathon is not a Boston Qualifier. The event incorporates the holiday spirit through its shirts, post-race activities, and finisher medals for human and canine participants. Packet pickup is offered the day before and on race morning, with parking at Davis High School and bib pickup located near the finish line on race day.

The Thanksgiving Turkey Gobble Trot is a Sacramento run and walk held at Sutter's Landing Regional Park during the Thanksgiving season. Runners and walkers can choose a 5K, 10K, or half marathon, and there is also a virtual option for people who want to cover the distance on their own. The event is built for families and casual participants as much as regular runners, with all ages and paces welcome and under-18s needing a guardian. The setup is simple: pick a distance, bring friends or family, and run or walk before the holiday meal. The organizer leans into the Thanksgiving theme with the line “run so we can feast,” and the event is promoted as a community outing rather than a race that demands special gear or experience. Coordinators are on hand to support participants, which fits the relaxed format and makes the longer distances less intimidating for people setting a holiday fitness goal.

The Reindeer Run/Walk is an annual holiday race in American Canyon, California, held in early December. It features a 5K run/walk and a 10K run. Pre-race festivities begin at 8 a.m., with the 10K starting first, followed by the 5K runners, and then the 5K walkers. This event is designed for a wide audience, welcoming walkers, families, children, and runners of all abilities. The event embraces the holiday spirit, particularly for younger participants. Children aged 5 and under receive a finisher’s medal and souvenir antlers, with separate youth pricing for ages 6 to 17. Registration opens with an early-bird period in June. As race fees are non-refundable, unused portions are donated to ACParks. Organizers also promote the race at American Canyon’s Meet Me in the Street community fair, held on the second Wednesday of each month from June through September. Attendees can play games, win prizes, and gather information about the run before the race season begins.