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The SKECHERS Wicked Wine Run Napa Valley Fall Date is a running and walking event at Sunrise Ranch Winery in American Canyon, near the southern end of Napa Valley. The options are a 5K Wicked Wine Run, a 1K Wine Walk, or a combined option for those wanting to do both. It suits runners seeking a short race and walkers primarily there for the vineyard setting and wine stops. The courses utilize vineyard properties, with the 1K routed around four wine sampling stations from partner vineyards. The 5K provides finishers a complimentary glass of wine at the finish line. Afterward, the event includes a party with a live DJ, food trucks, additional wine for purchase, and games. Wicked Wine Run organizes it, and participation also supports charity partners.

The Heart of Cool Trail Run takes place in Cool, California, a small Sierra Foothills town of approximately 4,000 residents. It provides 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, all run on unpaved local trails. The race headquarters is located at 860 Cave Valley Road. This event occurs in the fall and began in 2016. It features a low-profile course: the start is at about 1,500 feet elevation, and the highest point reaches approximately 1,550 feet. The race is designed for families and trail runners alike, offering walk-friendly shorter distances and family pricing for the 5K and 10K. Paid child care is available for young children. Proceeds benefit youth programs within the Black Oak Mine Unified School District, supporting areas such as agriculture, engineering, and visual and performing arts. Additionally, some funds contribute to a Camp Taylor scholarship for a child with heart disease. Situated near Gold Rush historical areas, the run incorporates a local history theme alongside its Sierra Foothills trail setting.

The California Gold Rush Trail Run - Fall takes place in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, approximately 40 miles from Sacramento. Participants can select from a Kids Run, 5K, 10K, 15K, or half marathon, accommodating families and runners seeking a challenging, hilly long-distance run. The location is historically significant as the site of the 1848 gold discovery, situated along the South Fork of the American River in the Sierra foothills. The courses incorporate a blend of singletrack dirt paths and some paved segments, featuring switchbacks, undulating terrain, level areas, and moderately technical ascents and descents. The 5K route follows the Monroe Ridge Trail, ascending about 500 feet above the meadows. Longer races involve loops and include a steep half-mile fire road. Elevation gain increases with distance, ranging from 600 feet for the 5K to 2,493 feet for the half marathon. The event proceeds regardless of weather, with potential for cold mornings. The course is supported by two aid stations and a water stop. Medals are awarded to finishers of the 5K through half marathon, with a 4.5-hour time limit for all participants.

The Vampire Run - Unite for Bleeding Disorders begins and ends at Vernon Street Town Square in Downtown Roseville, California. This is a themed charity run with an attached community festival, focused on support for people affected by bleeding disorders. Participants can select a short 1.6 km option or a timed 5K. The event embraces its Halloween theme, encouraging capes, costumes, and vampire accessories. The 5K course follows local trails instead of a large city road course. All 5K finishers receive a special Vampire Run medal and entry to the festival. The day also features a Bleeding Disorders Remembrance Ceremony, adding a personal purpose beyond a typical fun run. Following the run, attendees can stay for coffee, juice, donuts, sno cones, popcorn, snacks, carnival games, and other festival activities.

Night Nation Run - Sacramento is an October fun run in Sacramento focused on music, lights, and a post-race party. The series describes itself as the world's first Running Music Festival, emphasizing a night event where participants wear glow gear and move through a party-style course, rather than a fast road race or a strictly competitive field. The route features live DJs, bubble zones, light shows, neon, and black lights, leading finishers to a main-stage after-party with headliner DJs. Registration provides a race bib, glow necklace, giveaways, after-party admission, and a T-shirt for Premium and VIP entries. The Night Nation Run community has over 2 million participants globally, and the series partners with Stand Up To Cancer as its official charity.

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.

The Day of The Dead 5K & 10K is a Sacramento race held at North Natomas Regional Park. The in-person 5K begins at 9 a.m. A virtual 5K option is also available. Registration costs $40 per athlete and includes a race T-shirt. The race is open to youth, adult, and masters runners, accommodating a wide age range. It is sanctioned by USATF, and registration is managed through RunSignup.

The Haunted Sacramento 5K, 10K is a Halloween running event in Sacramento, California, offering 5K and 10K distances. It is structured less like a traditional road race and more like a Halloween exploration using a map, incorporating elements of adventure racing, mixed terrain, orienteering, and road running. Participants navigate East Sacramento's Fab 40s neighborhood, chosen for its streets decorated extensively for Halloween. The event is presented as trick-or-treating for adults and families. It accommodates teams of one to five, making it suitable for solo runners, small groups, and families seeking a race focused on costumes, neighborhood discovery, and Halloween decorations.

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 Yuba-Sutter Turkey Trot starts and finishes at Riverbend Elementary on Stewart Road in Yuba City, California. It is a Thanksgiving-season community run/walk with both 5k and 10k options, and both distances start in the morning after sign-in. Runners and walkers choose the shorter 5k or the longer 10k, so the event works for families, casual participants, and people who want a bit more distance. The race benefits Hands of Hope, and early registrants are guaranteed a unisex short-sleeve T-shirt.

Run Against Hunger is an annual run and walk in Stockton, California, held at 404 W. Fremont Street. The event features a 5K, a 10K, and a Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run, allowing adults, children, runners, and walkers to select a distance suitable for them. The series is hosted by the Emergency Food Bank Stockton/San Joaquin and presented by the Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation. This is the 22nd year for the event, with proceeds and awareness directed toward fighting hunger in the local community. The children's race contributes to its family-oriented atmosphere, distinguishing it from a typical road race.