Half Marathon preteky v blízkosti Rancho Santa Margarita

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.

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.

Santa’s Reindeer Run is a holiday race morning at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach, offering a half marathon, 10K, and 5K for runners seeking a timed distance, plus shorter options for families. The half marathon begins at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K and 10K at 8:30 AM. Later, the morning includes the Reindeer Romp 1-Miler, Kids Candy Cane Dash, and a free Santa Paws Doggie Parade. Bib pickup and same-day registration open early, shaping the event around a single busy beachside morning instead of a full race weekend. The courses feature car-free, open-pathway routes on pedestrian-friendly trails, making the event accessible for walkers, stroller users, and participants with dogs. Santa is present at the start and finish lines, and the holiday theme extends to a costume contest with prizes. All finishers receive a medal, race-day photos are complimentary, and timed races utilize chip timing with live results. Awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers overall and within age groups for each distance, accommodating both casual holiday runners and competitive athletes within the same structure.

The Run In The New Year 5K/10K/Half Marathon is a New Year's Eve Day run held by the beach, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. It is designed for runners, joggers, and walkers, accommodating those aiming for a fast finish, attempting their first race, or simply exercising before evening festivities. The course follows a paved path alongside the ocean, providing participants with the sounds and views of the sea instead of a closed-city-road atmosphere. A unique tradition involves writing a New Year's resolution on the back of your bib and carrying it throughout the race. Families and friends are welcome to participate together, and the event is also suitable for individuals arriving with just running shoes and a desire to begin the new year with activity.

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.

The HEART RUN takes place on Valentine's Day weekend at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach, California, with the main entrance on Pacific Coast Highway. Participants can select a half marathon, 10K, or 5K, and there is also a Kid's Dash for families. The half marathon begins first in the morning, followed by the kids' race and then a combined 5K and 10K start. The course is flat and fast, suitable for runners aiming for a personal best as well as walkers who prefer a beach-park environment without significant elevation changes. The event incorporates the holiday theme with a February festival expo and a Valentine Card Station. All finishers receive a custom medal with a ribbon corresponding to their distance, and half marathon finishers also get a long-sleeve finisher hoodie. Parking requires consideration: the state park charges per vehicle, the gate accepts no cash, carpooling is advised, and a limited amount of free parking is offered in nearby Sunset Beach for those willing to walk in.

The SOCAL River Marathon is a late-winter Saturday race held at Huntington Beach State Park in Huntington Beach, California. Runners can choose from four in-person distances: a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The event also offers a virtual race for any distance, along with invite-only pacer entries for the marathon and half marathon. The primary route utilizes the Santa Ana River Trail, running from Yorba Linda to Huntington Beach State Park. It crosses a significant portion of Southern California, beginning in arid inland areas, passing near Disneyland, and concluding at the beach. The course is predominantly flat and straight, featuring a slight downhill gradient as it parallels the river towards the sea.