10K preteky v blízkosti Grand Terrace

Big Bear Lake becomes the center for ultra-running with the HOKA Kodiak Ultra Marathons by UTMB, an event that has shown significant growth since 2023. This UTMB World Series race provides the hospitality of a mountain community, attracting thousands of participants and becoming a notable fixture on the ultra-running calendar. The start/finish line is in downtown Big Bear Lake, serving as a central hub for spectators to support the athletes. This race is particularly welcoming for first-time ultra-runners and those new to trail running, offering a serious yet supportive setting for challenging oneself on the trails.

Luz y Vida is a Día de los Muertos run/walk in Riverside, California, with 5k, 10k, 15k, and half marathon options from Ryan Bonaminio Park. A Better World Running organizes it, and the setup is low-key: bib pickup happens the morning of the race, all distances start early, and registration includes a custom finisher medal, a drawstring goodie bag, free photos, free videos, posted results, snacks, and samples. The course uses a marked open path shared with pedestrians, runners, and cyclists, so this is not a closed-road race. The 5k is an out-and-back, the 10k repeats that loop twice, the 15k repeats it three times, and the half marathon uses three 4.36-mile loops. Aid is available at the turnaround and start/finish area with water, Gatorade, and Gu gels. Strollers are allowed, dogs are not, and half marathoners get a 3-hour-15-minute limit with early starts available by request.

The Saddleback Marathon is a hilly trail marathon held in the Saddleback Mountains of Cleveland National Forest, near Silverado, California. The race route crosses areas between Orange and Riverside Counties, including the Trabuco District and locations such as Blue Jay Campground, Black Star Canyon, Ortega Highway, and The Main Divide. Wildfires and Covid have previously impacted the event, leading to cancellations and course adjustments, so the exact route may vary. Participants can expect a mix of truck trail ascents, technical singletrack, campground sections, and local trails like San Juan, Chiquito, San Juan Loop, Falcon Trail, and the Candy Store Loop. Entry is limited, cutoffs are enforced, and carpoolers will receive commemorative memorabilia.

Run for Freedom covers races with diverse formats: a West Virginia series near Harpers Ferry and an Oakland 5K coinciding with Black History Month. The West Virginia offerings include a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The Harpers Ferry Half and 5K take place in May, with a larger Freedom's Run event in October. The Oakland Freedom Run is a 5K run or walk in West Oakland, beginning and ending at Raimondi Park, prioritizing community involvement over competitive timing. The Harpers Ferry race crosses Harpers Ferry National Park. Runner accounts describe the half marathon encountering cold rain and fog at Antietam, contributing to the event's strong Civil War history atmosphere. The Oakland route winds past historic Black Panther Party sites, linking the run to themes of freedom, justice, and health equity. Registration operates on a sliding-scale contribution, with proceeds benefiting the Black Panther Party Alumni Legacy Network's survival programs. The race is accompanied by a free wellness festival providing health screenings, food, massage, therapy, and information from local groups focused on nutrition, exercise, stress management, and preventive care.

The MVRRC Turkey Run begins at Lake Perris Dam, offering participants three distance options: a 1-mile for children, a 5K, and a 10K. This club race has a Thanksgiving theme. The youth 1-mile starts in the morning, followed shortly by the 5K and 10K. The 1-mile is for ages 5 to 12; the 5K and 10K are open to runners 12 and older. The event is included in the MVRRC race series and is in its 13th year. Race-day logistics are straightforward: parking is available at the Fisherman Lot and Lot 1. Online registration remains open until the day before the event, with on-site registration offered before the races. Entry fees are modest, with the kids’ mile having a different price than the 5K and 10K. Additionally, a Lake Perris vehicle entrance fee is required at the gate. An awards ceremony concludes the morning after the races.

The Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot is an Atlanta race held on Thanksgiving morning, offering live 5K, 10K, 15K, and half marathon races, along with virtual options for each distance. The event is intentionally low-cost; runners not qualifying for free entry can register for a small fee, with race-day registration costing slightly more. The race originated from the organizers' decision, two weeks before Thanksgiving, to acknowledge participants from that season's races. This tradition continues: finishers from other Five Star races qualify for one free live 5K entry, though the Turkey Trot itself does not count towards this free spot. Shirts, hoodies, and finisher medals are available as optional purchases, allowing runners to customize their participation.

Reindeer Run Riverside je taký sviatočný beh/chôdza, čo sa koná v Ryan Bonaminio Parku v Riverside, California. Môžeš si vybrať z 5k, 10k, 15k a half marathonu. Štart aj cieľ sú úplne na konci parku. Čísla si vyzdvihneš priamo v parku cez víkendové rána a parkuješ zadarmo na parkovisku pri parku aj pozdĺž Tequesquite Avenue. Trasy sú značené out-and-back okruhy po zdieľanej ceste, takže rátaj s tým, že stretneš aj iných chodcov, bežcov a cyklistov. 5k je jedno out-and-back, 10k sú dve opakovania 5k okruhu, 15k tri opakovania a half marathon sú tri 4.36-mile okruhy s časovým limitom 3:15. Toalety sú pri štarte a cieli. Občerstvovačka je v otočke a majú tam vodu, Gatorade a Gu gély. S kočíkmi môžeš, so psami nie. V cieli dostaneš vlastnú medailu, goodie bag, fotky a videá zadarmo, nejaké občerstvenie a výsledky sú online do 12 až 24 hodín.

Citrus Heritage Run štartuje v Arlington Heights Sports Park v Riverside, California, kde si môžeš vybrať half marathon, 10K, 5K alebo 1-míľový detský beh pre deti do 12 rokov. Tie dlhšie trate začínajú skoro ráno a všetky trate končia už dopoludnia, takže je to skôr taký sústredený pretekársky deň, nie nejaký dlhý festival. Trať vedie pomedzi pomarančové sady v California Citrus State Historic Park, kde si užiješ vôňu citrusov a pomarančových kvetov a popritom máš výhľady na okolité hory a Riverside skyline. Pretek má veľkú lokálnu pozornosť, v minulosti sa už stalo, že boli všetky trate vypredané. Dostaneš funkčné tričko s dlhým rukávom, medailu v cieli a ceny pre najlepších v kategóriách. Popri trati hrajú živé kapely, sú tam občerstvovačky a v cieli ťa čaká čerstvá pomarančová šťava z miestneho sadu, teplé jedlo, pivo a mimózy.

Bedrock Valley Trail Runs is a spring trail race series in Hemet, California, held around Diamond Valley Lake. All courses are on unpaved trails. The series includes a full marathon, half marathon, 15K, 10K, Stroller 5K, and a 1 Mile Kid's Fun Run, catering to trail runners and families, not just long-distance racers. The race begins early and maintains a small field with a 400-participant limit and no prize money. The location has a unique history: the lake area is situated on bedrock where remains of hundreds of mastodons and other prehistoric animals were discovered. The event has been held annually since 2012 as an American Trail Running Association member race.

Príď si zabehať na Memorial Day na rovnej, rýchlej trati typu 'tam a späť' pri Diamond Valley Lake. Tieto preteky sú pre všetkých – od skúsených bežcov po začiatočníkov, a pokojne aj pre celú rodinu. V cieli dostaneš vlastnú medailu a technické tričko. Trať je blízko vinárstiev v Southern California a historického centra Old Town Temecula.