Gare di Marathon vicino a Livermore

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 Redwood (Spring) Trail Run is a spring trail-running event held at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, with races taking place within Redwood Regional Park. Participants can select from a short sprint or 5-mile run up to a half marathon, 30K, marathon, and 50K, accommodating children, novice trail runners, and those seeking a long run on trails. The course follows the park’s East Ridge and West Ridge trails, descending into sections of tall redwoods via the Stream and Bridle trails. The children's 50-yard dash is complimentary for ages six and under, youth 5-mile divisions offer reduced entry fees, and the primary adult distances commence in the morning. Distances are measured using a Rolatape surveyor’s wheel, a detail important for trail courses where GPS accuracy can be affected by tree cover and terrain.

The Oakland Marathon takes place over a weekend in March in Oakland, California. It offers a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Kids Fun Run. Kaiser Permanente presents the full marathon. The event is designed for a broad spectrum of runners, not exclusively marathon specialists. The expo, kids run, and race festival also attract spectators and families who are not participating. The marathon course is a single loop passing through Oakland landmarks and crosses the Bay Bridge. The finish line is at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, a location also noted as a good vantage point for the final stretch. The full marathon is known among runners for its scenic and challenging terrain. The event collaborates with Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, with race entries, donations, and fundraising benefiting local youth.

The SPASM Lake Chabot Trail Run begins at the marina in Lake Chabot Regional Park, Castro Valley, California. Runners follow dirt paths around the reservoir and adjacent hills. This is primarily an unpaved trail race, with distances from short runs to the half marathon, marathon, 30K, and 50K. Some editions also include a 2-mile sprint or 8K. The event, established in 2010, caters to those preferring a trail run over a road race. The course encircles Lake Chabot Reservoir, constructed to supply water for the East Bay. Thus, the run takes place around a functional piece of local history, not a venue solely for racing. Approximately 95% of the running occurs on unpaved trails. Organizers use a Rolatape surveyor's wheel for distance measurements. The event accommodates novice trail runners, experienced long-distance participants, and families, offering a free 50-yard kids' dash for children aged six and under.