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La Bay Front Run parte e arriva su Bayfront Boulevard a Hercules, California, proprio lì vicino al Bay Front Trail. Questa corsa che fanno ogni anno per la comunità propone una 5K, una 10K, una 1 Mile Run/Walk e anche una Kids Fun Run per i più piccoli. Le gare principali partono al mattino, mentre quelle per i bambini sono un po' più tardi. La 5K e la 10K hanno il cronometraggio col chip e la classifica, invece le distanze più corte sono più tranquille, adatte a chi cammina, alle famiglie e ai bambini piccoli. Il percorso parte da Sanderling e Bayfront, prosegue lungo Bayfront Boulevard fino all'ingresso del Bay Trail a John Muir Parkway. Poi segue il sentiero attraverso Hercules, va verso Rodeo e poi c'è il giro di boa al termine del Bay Trail. La 10K fa questo percorso due volte. L'evento aiuta la Hercules Education Foundation. Dopo la corsa, c'è il Bay Front Festival con musica, food truck, attività commerciali locali, intrattenimento e associazioni della comunità. Chi si iscrive presto riceve la maglietta della gara, i primi 350 che arrivano prendono una medaglia, e i migliori uomini e donne della 5K e 10K ricevono dei premi.

Il SKECHERS Wicked Wine Run Napa Valley Fall Date è un evento di corsa e camminata alla Sunrise Ranch Winery ad American Canyon, verso la fine sud della Napa Valley. Ci sono diverse opzioni: una 5K Wicked Wine Run, una 1K Wine Walk, oppure puoi fare entrambe le cose con l'opzione combinata. È perfetta per chi cerca una corsa breve e per chi cammina, magari più interessato al paesaggio tra i vigneti e alle tappe con il vino. I percorsi passano proprio in mezzo ai vigneti, e la 1K ha ben 4 stazioni di assaggio vino dei produttori partner. Chi finisce la 5K riceve un bicchiere di vino omaggio al traguardo. Dopo, c'è una festa con DJ dal vivo, food truck, altro vino che puoi comprare, e giochi. Organizza tutto Wicked Wine Run, e partecipando aiuti anche delle associazioni di beneficenza.

The Reservoir Dogs Trail Run is an October trail race held at San Pablo Reservoir, located near Orinda in the East Bay. All race distances commence and conclude at the San Pablo Reservoir Visitor Center. Participants can select from 5K, 10K, half marathon, or 35K distances. The event has a participant cap of approximately 300 individuals across all races. Inside Trail Racing organizes this event. The longer distances feature a 6.5-hour time limit, maintaining the structure of a genuine trail race as opposed to a casual reservoir run. The course's distinctive feature is its complete circuit around Briones Reservoir using EBMUD trails, incorporating segments typically accessible only with permits. Expect a mix of moderately technical dirt paths, open fire roads, undulating hills, wooded single-track, winding single and double-track sections, exposed ridgelines, and expansive vistas of the watershed. The 10K, half marathon, and 35K races involve less elevation gain compared to many other Inside Trail events, allowing for faster times while still providing road runners with a true trail challenge. Aid stations are equipped with gels, trail mix, salty snacks, fruit, Coke, and Stroopwafels; however, participants must carry their own water between stations. Finishers receive a tech shirt and a medal, age-group victors are awarded trophies, and one participant receives the unique "Dead Last Finisher" award. Notably, dogs are prohibited despite the race's name.

The Run for Education is a spring 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run held in El Segundo, California. Its purpose, reflected in the name, is to raise funds for the city’s K-12 public schools. The El Segundo PTA Council organizes the event, which is now in its fourth decade. The 5K and 10K courses are USATF-certified, winding through downtown El Segundo and adjacent neighborhoods. These routes offer a measured course for competitive runners and a straightforward local path for casual participants. The field comprises competitive racers, joggers, walkers, families, and children. Age-group medals are awarded to the top three finishers in the 5K and 10K, with medals given to all participants who finish a race.

The Donut Fun Run is a timed, donut-themed 5k at Alameda Point, starting from the Seaplane Lagoon Promenade. It is open to all ages and abilities, accommodating families, casual walkers, first-time 5k runners, and people who still want an official time. The race is in its fourth annual edition, with the setup favoring a community morning and a finish-line party over a competitive racing event. After the 5k, participants enter a Finish Line Festival centered on donuts and local vendors. The festival features a donut eating contest, donuts from Donut Petit, live music, food and beverage booths, Bay Area craft vendors, a health and wellness expo, and beer and wine for guests over 21. A specific local highlight is The Dancing Donuts, a group from Alameda's Dance/10 studio, performing at the festival and available for photos.

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.

C'è la Run Against Hunger, una corsa e camminata che si fa ogni anno a Stockton, California, con il ritrovo a 404 W. Fremont Street. L'evento propone una 5K, una 10K e anche una Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run, così tutti, adulti e bambini, runner e camminatori, possono scegliere la distanza che gli va meglio. L'Emergency Food Bank Stockton/San Joaquin la organizza, e la Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation la presenta. Quest'anno è la 22esima edizione, e tutti i soldi che raccolgono, più la sensibilizzazione, vanno a combattere la fame nella comunità lì. Poi, con la gara per i bambini, l'atmosfera è più familiare, non è la solita corsa su strada.

The Animal Run 5k Tofurkey Trot is a late-November road 5K in San Leandro, California, held at San Leandro Marina Park in Alameda County. Runners begin and end at the park’s south parking lot near Monarch Bay Drive, making it a short Bay Area race with a clear community focus, not a large-city marathon. This event is part of the Animal Run series, a collection of vegan foot races that raise funds for animal welfare organizations dedicated to saving animals, rehoming them, and supporting their care. Children and dogs are permitted, and the event also encourages participants to support vegan businesses focused on health, animals, and the local community.

The Concord California Turkey Trot 5K begins at Newhall Park at 8 AM on Thanksgiving morning. This 5K run/walk in Concord, California, offers a family registration option, a charity entry, and a separate Kids Run presented by Liberty Gymnastics. The event supports Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa, directly linking the holiday race to a local food-service nonprofit. The 5K course incorporates grass fields, park pathways, and city streets, creating a mixed-surface park run rather than a flat road-only race. Strollers and pets are permitted, though participants with them should begin at the rear to allow timed runners a clear start. All 5K participants receive a tech shirt and a medal. Children aged two and under may ride in a stroller without paid registration. The Kids Run is situated near the 5K start and finish at Newhall Community Park, featuring check-in and a group warm-up prior to a brief morning run for children.

The Bishop Ranch Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day 5K held at Bishop Ranch City Center in San Ramon, California. This community race, timed with chips, offers two primary 5K choices: the FAST Turkey 5K for those aiming for under 40 minutes, and the Festive 5K for all others. A Tiny Turkey dash provides a 50-yard run for children under 5, making the morning suitable for racers, walkers, families, and spectators. The course circles the lakes and gardens near Bishop Ranch City Center, featuring a level path of pavement and packed dirt. Costumes are encouraged, including turkey suits, and pets may accompany family groups. Registration fees benefit the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, lending the event a straightforward Thanksgiving theme: run, cheer, dress up, and support a local food bank before the holiday festivities commence.

The Tri-Valley Turkey Burn is a Thanksgiving morning 5K and 10K run, walk, or stroll held at Ken Mercer Sports Park in Pleasanton, California. It is designed for families, casual walkers, runners, strollers, and leashed dogs, with affordable registration fees for adults, youth, and children under 10. The event embraces the holiday spirit: participants can create their own "I am thankful for..." race bib, coffee is available before the start, and snacks are provided afterward. A pre-race warm-up is offered, along with sponsor and nonprofit booths. Optional Turkey Burn apparel, including shirts, hats, socks, and sunglasses, is available for purchase, and all participants receive a finisher medal.

La Reindeer Run/Walk è una gara annuale di corsa/camminata a tema natalizio ad American Canyon, California, che si tiene ai primi di dicembre. Prevede una 5K di corsa/camminata e una 10K di corsa. I festeggiamenti pre-gara iniziano alle 8 del mattino, con la partenza della 10K per prima, seguita dai runner della 5K e poi dai camminatori della 5K. L'evento è pensato per un pubblico ampio, accogliendo camminatori, famiglie, bambini e runner di ogni livello. L'evento si cala nello spirito natalizio, specialmente per i partecipanti più giovani. I bambini fino a 5 anni ricevono una medaglia da finisher e delle corna souvenir, con prezzi agevolati per i giovani dai 6 ai 17 anni. Le iscrizioni aprono con un periodo "early-bird" a giugno. Dato che le quote di iscrizione non sono rimborsabili, le porzioni non utilizzate vengono donate ad ACParks. Gli organizzatori promuovono la gara anche alla fiera comunitaria "Meet Me in the Street" di American Canyon, che si tiene il secondo mercoledì di ogni mese da giugno a settembre. Chi partecipa può giocare, vincere premi e raccogliere informazioni sulla corsa prima che inizi la stagione delle gare.