California Track & Running News Apr-June 2013, VOLUME 39 NUMBER 2 | Page 10

CTRN-APR-JUNE_2013--1_Layout 1 4/24/13 8:16 AM Page 10 calendar 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 disclaimer Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. However, the publisher is not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes made after publication. You can save yourself time, money, and frustration by preregistering for events (especially before making any travel plans). You may wish to confirm by telephone with organizers the date, time, and location just prior to the event. listing your event For $75, your listing will be in print and online through the event date. Changes may be made at anytime at no additional charge. If you purchase advertising space, a listing is included in the cost. Contact Dave Parham at dparham@runningrace promotions.com An up-to-date version of these listings is online at www.caltrack.com ©2013 Shooting Star Media. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in any form is prohibited without consent of the publisher. 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 10 ct&rn • April–June 2013 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.