5K 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.

SKECHERS Wicked Wine Run Napa Valley Fall Date je bežecko-chodecká akcia vo vinárstve Sunrise Ranch Winery v American Canyon, blízko južného konca Napa Valley. Máš na výber 5K Wicked Wine Run, 1K Wine Walk, alebo kombinovanú možnosť pre tých, čo si chcú dať oboje. Je to fajn pre bežcov, čo hľadajú krátke preteky, a pre chodcov, ktorým ide hlavne o prostredie viníc a zastávky na víno. Trasy vedú cez vinice, pričom 1K trasa ide okolo štyroch degustačných staníc s vínom od partnerských vinárstiev. Tí, čo dokončia 5K, dostanú v cieli pohár vína zadarmo. Potom je po akcii párty s DJom naživo, food truckmi, ďalším vínom na kúpu a hrami. Organizuje to Wicked Wine Run a účasťou podporíš aj charitatívnych partnerov.

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 Concord California Turkey Trot 5K begins at Newhall Park at 8 AM on Thanksgiving morning. This 5K run/walk in Concord, California, offers a family registration option, a charity entry, and a separate Kids Run presented by Liberty Gymnastics. The event supports Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa, directly linking the holiday race to a local food-service nonprofit. The 5K course incorporates grass fields, park pathways, and city streets, creating a mixed-surface park run rather than a flat road-only race. Strollers and pets are permitted, though participants with them should begin at the rear to allow timed runners a clear start. All 5K participants receive a tech shirt and a medal. Children aged two and under may ride in a stroller without paid registration. The Kids Run is situated near the 5K start and finish at Newhall Community Park, featuring check-in and a group warm-up prior to a brief morning run for children.

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.

The Artesa Wine Run 5k is a timed 5k held at Artesa Vineyards & Winery on Henry Road in Napa, approximately one hour from San Francisco. Participants select one of two morning start times during registration, dividing the day into smaller waves rather than a single mass start. The event centers on the winery experience alongside the run. Following the 5k, attendees may partake in wine tasting, explore the Spanish-style architecture, and sample tapas paired with the wines. J3 Timing manages the race timing, with results available online. Some registration options include assisting with check-in prior to the run.