Gare di 10K vicino a Vacaville

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.

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.

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.