10K preteky v blízkosti Vacaville

Bay Front Run štartuje aj končí na Bayfront Boulevard v Hercules, California, hneď vedľa Bay Front Trail. Tento každoročný komunitný beh ponúka 5K, 10K, 1 míľu (beh alebo chôdza) a Kids Fun Run. Hlavné preteky štartujú ráno, detské preteky sú naplánované na neskôr. 5K a 10K sú merané čipom a vyhodnocované, zatiaľ čo kratšie trate sú určené pre chodcov, rodiny a malé deti. Trať vedie zo Sanderling a Bayfront po Bayfront Boulevard až k vstupu na Bay Trail pri John Muir Parkway. Potom sa ide po traili cez Hercules smerom na Rodeo, kým sa neotočíš na úplnom konci Bay Trailu. 10K bežíš túto trať dvakrát. Výťažok z akcie ide pre Hercules Education Foundation. Po behu bude na Bay Front Festivale hudba, food trucky, miestne firmy, zábava a rôzne komunitné organizácie. Kto sa prihlási skôr, dostane tričko, prvých 350 v cieli dostane medailu a najlepší muži a ženy na 5K a 10K dostanú ceny.

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.

Každý rok začiatkom decembra sa v American Canyon, California, koná sviatočný pretek Reindeer Run/Walk. Máš tam na výber 5K beh/prechádzku a 10K beh. Už o ôsmej ráno sa začínajú predštartové veci. Najprv odštartuje 10K, potom bežci na 5K a nakoniec tí, čo idú 5K chôdzou. Akcia je robená pre všetkých – vítaní sú chodci, rodiny, deti aj bežci všetkých výkonnostných úrovní. Celá akcia má takú vianočnú atmosféru, hlavne pre deti. Deti do 5 rokov dostanú medailu za dokončenie a suvenírové parohy, a pre mladých od 6 do 17 rokov je tam zvlášť cena. Registrovať sa môžeš už v júni, vtedy je aj "early-bird" zľava. Štartovné sa nevracia, takže ak ho nevyužiješ, ide to ako dar pre ACParks. Organizátori pretek promovali aj na komunitnom jarmoku Meet Me in the Street v American Canyon. Ten býva každú druhú stredu v mesiaci od júna do septembra. Tam si môžeš zahrať hry, vyhrať ceny a zistiť si všetko o behu ešte pred začiatkom pretekovej sezóny.