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Statewide Event Listings
4/5–7—San Luis Obispo Marathon, Half, & 5K
All our races are on routes that will take you
through an authentic coastal California town,
challenge your will, and inspire you to achieve
more. The Marathon + Half benefit the Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society. www.slomarathon.com
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Sun., 4/21 Napa Valley Silverado Half & 5K
This exciting road race starts and finishes in the
heart of Calistoga, at the north end of scenic
Napa Valley. The course follows the Silverado
Trail (a paved roadway) to the turnaround just
before Pickett Rd. for the 5K and at Crystal
Springs Rd. for the half marathon. The course is
flat and fast with only two minor hills. The entire route is surrounded by vineyards and wineries with great vistas of the surrounding
mountain ranges, including Mt. St. Helena and
the picturesque Palisades. The beautiful spring
weather and wildflowers are a sure treat this
time of year. www.envirosports.com
Sat., 5/4 Los Vaqueros Wildflower Run 10K
Livermore
Los Vaqueros Wildflower Run is a 10K trail run at
the beautiful Los Vaqueros watershed, located
near Livermore. This is the fourth time the race
has been held, returning after a 2-year hiatus.
The course will be altered slightly from the past
due to changes in the trail. Registration is limited to 100 runners. www.ccwater.com/losvaqueros/LVWildflowerRun.asp
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Sun., 5/5 Pacific THERx 5K4Play, Portola Valley
Celebrate the importance of fitness and the
value of play at the Pacific THERx 5K4Play, benefitting Playworks Silicon Valley. Run 5K or walk
2K at 8 am on our beautiful out-and-back
course. Trained Playworks staff will provide
playground activities during the run for all kids
with a racing parent. Part of PA/USATF and Palo
Alto Grand Prix series. Join in! www.5K4Play.com
Sat., 5/18 Weed Run for Schools, Weed
Weed Run for Schools incorporates a half
marathon, 10K, and 5K run/walk to promote the
Weed business community, the surrounding
area, and Weed High School. Both the 5K and
10K courses wind through the scenic cross
county trail surrounding the high school. The
half marathon starts north of Weed in the beautiful Shasta Valley, ending at Weed HS. Cost is
$25 (5K), $35 (10K), and $50 (half marathon).
Proceeds go to fund off-campus experiences for
our students, like college field trips and career
exploration. http://weedrun4schools.weebly.com
Sat., 5/18 Contra Costa Kops for Kids
Run/Walk/Wheelchair Races, Concord
Held at the Willow Shopping Center in Concord
the race includes a 1-mile, 5K, and 10K. Registration will take place from 6:45–7:45 am. The race
begins at 8 am. This year the event will feature a
live band, East Bay’s own M.T. Kace. The race is
being held on Armed Forces Day and the last
day of National Police Week. All proceeds will
benefit Contra Costa Kops for Kids. Visit
www.contracostakopsforkids.org or call
925.827.1998 for further info and registration.
Sun., 5/19 Windsor Green Half, Windsor
This is the first event in a three-race series called
Three Half Marathons in Northern California
Wine Country. The other two are the Aug. 11
Water To Wine Half in August and the Healdsburg Half in October. Complete all three events
and receive a custom label bottle of wine with
events on the label. www.runwinecountry.com
Sun., 5/26 Vista Strawberry Festival Run
San Diego
Come join us for our 4th annual run. We have a
10K, 5K, and kids’ runs. All runners receive a performance T-shirt, custom medal, fresh fruit at
the finish line, fun goodies bag, and free craft
beer (age 21+). This event is chip-timed for the
10K & 5K. And you have never seen an expo like
the Strawberry Festival: more than 250 vendors,
11 different contests throughout the day, live
music, great food, flash mobs, carnival rides,
and much, much more! This is San Diego’s
Sweetest Event! Join us for a “berry” fun time!
More info at www.VistaStrawberryFest.com or
www.Strawberry5000.com
Sun., 5/26 Strawberry Stampede, Arroyo
Grande
The Strawberry Stampede 10K Run, 5K Run, &
5K Walk is held in conjunction with the Arroyo
Grande Strawberry Festival on Sunday of the
Memorial Day weekend. All races begin at 8 am.