Showing posts with label Trail. Show all posts
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Friday, December 18, 2015

2016 Trail Racing Calendar for the San Francisco Bay Area


Not all races have been confirmed. As of this publishing the 2nd half of 2016 has some fairly spotty information. Some websites may not be available yet. Most races are likely based on past history. If your trail race is not listed contact Jonathan This calendar will be updated throughout the year. Monthly calendars that are more detailed will still be published every month. See you on the trails!!!

Fun Fact: The 2015 calendar received well over 10,000 visits...Thanks!!!!










Monday, November 16, 2015

December Trail Racing in the SF Bay Area

December

Coastview Trail, GGNRA
The 2016 year at a glance calendar is coming soon!!!
Review the complete 2015 calendar here


December 5th- 6th- The North Face Endurance Challenge- 50mi, 50k, Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- GGNRA, Fort Barry
December 5th- Dam Jingle Bell Dash- 10k, 5k, Kids Dash
December 5th- Calero Park Run- 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, 25k, 50k
December 12th- Hark the Herald Angels 12k & 25k- Angel Island State Park
December 12th- Summit Rock- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
December 12th- Rodeo Beach- 50k, 30k, 20k, 8k
December 13th- Woodside Ramble- 50k, 35k, Half Marathon, 10k- Read my review from 2012


December 13th- Krampus Kross Kountry 5K, 10K & Micro Brew Fest- Presidio, SF ($5 discount with code JOHN at checkout)

December 20th- Zombie Runner Quarry Lakes- 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon
December 27th- Brazen Almost New Years Eve- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- Read my review from 2012 or my review from 2014
December 27th- Woodside- 50k, 35k, 17k, 10k- Huddart Park, Woodside
December 31st- New Years One Day- 6hour, 12hour, 24hour- Chrissy Field, SF





Monday, November 9, 2015

Holy Krampus!!!! Running and beer and demons to boot!!!!

 The Krampus Cross Country 5K/10K and Micro Brew Fest is coming Sunday December 13th to the Presidio in San Francisco. The race start is near the intersection of Barnard/Fernandez. All participants receive a pre-race warmup, epic views, awesome trails, adventure, a shot at winning prizes during the race via thei trail treasure hunt, post-run beverages from Hint Water, SOS Rehydrate, beers from a local microbrewery, Crunch Culture Yogurt, snacks from Mamma Chia, peanut butter pretzels, M&Ms, post-run massage from PSOAS Massage/Bodywork, and more!

This one is pretty special as it is the very FIRST event Marathon Matt and Sasquatch Racing has produced in San Francisco! Matt has worked with San Francisco events and held numerous training clubs and fun runs around the city but all of his racing events have taken place outside of the city because of the difficulty in obtaining permits in SF. That alone is enough to get me out and support this race because Matt has done so much for the running scene in general in the Bay Area that I gotta support him in his first ever SF event.

I'm also pretty excited about the free massage and beer as well, lets not overlook that tid bit of info!

If you have 2 hrs to burn on Sunday morning come out and support Matt and the Krampus Cross Country Race in the Presidio. SFTrails has arranged for a $5 discount for the first 10 people who sign up at https://events.hakuapp.com/the-krampus-kross-kountry-5k-10k and use code JOHN at checkout.

Never done a Sasquatch Racce before? Check out the following video to get an idea of the awesome trails, epic views, and excellent people you will experience on race day!

I'll see you in the Presidio!!!!



 


Tuesday, October 20, 2015

November 2015 Trail Racing Calendar for the San Francisco Bay Area

See the complete 2015 calendar here

A few months ago I regarded November as a light month for races. I had about 10 on my list and that's half as many races as almost any other month. As November drew closer I searched for any trail runs I may have missed. I found 3 more races to add to the calendar giving us a total of 13 races to choose from in November. Theirs quite a bit of diversity to choose from including a few Thanksgiving themed trail runs like the brand new Gobble Wobble in El Sobrante.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

September 2015 Trail Racing in the San Francisco Bay Area

September

September 5th- Zoom Point Pinole- Half, 10k, 5k
September 5th- Palo Alto Weekly's Moonlight Run- 10k, 5k
September 5th- TRAIL HOG- HALF MARATHON/10K/5K- Read my review from 2014
September 6th- Annadel Loop- 7mi- Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa
September 12th- Night Sweats- Marathon, 15k
September 12th- Fall Showdown- Half Marathon, 5mi, 5k
September 13th- Golden Gate Park Open Cross Country (part of PAUSATF XC GP)- 4mi
September 12th/13th- Headlands Hundred 100mi, 75mi, 50mi, Marathon- Marin Headlands, GGNRA
September 13th- Diablo Trail Run- 50k, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10mi, 4mi- Mt Diablo
September 13th- Whistle Punk Half- Half Marathon- Purissma Creek Redwoods, San Mateo County
September 14th- Lagoon Valley- 30k,Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, kids 1/2 mile
September 19th- DRAG-N-FLY -Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- Read my review from 2014
September 19th- Race4Life- 5k- Pleasanton
September 20th- Coastal 50k- Marin Headlands, GGNRA
September 20th- Garin Trail Running Festival- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- Hayward
September 25th- Marin Moonlight Run- 5k, 10k - Hamilton Marshes, Novato
September 26th- Dipsea Hike for Zero Breast Cancer- 6mi- Marin Headlands, GGNRA
September 26th- Berkeley Trail Adventure- 50k, 35k, Half Marathon, 10k Read my review from 2013- Tilden Park, Berkeley
September 26th- Garin Park Cross Country Challenge- 5k- Haywatd
September 27th- Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5mi
September 27th- Lindley Meadow Cross Country- 5K- San Francisco

Special Mention:
SAN DIEGO AREA
September 19th- Carmel Valley Trail 10k & 5k

Thursday, July 16, 2015

August 2015 Trail Racing Calendar for the San Francisco Bay Area




August Trail Races in 2015

See the full 2015 calendar here


Thursday, July 9, 2015

The Tick Trailblaze is just a few weeks away!

raceroster.com/events/2015/4381/the-tick-trailblaze-5k10khalf-and-family-friendly-1k/?aff=ZM2GM
Click this link and use code SFTRAILS to get a discounted entry!!!

The Tick Trailblaze 5K/10K/Half (and Family Friendly 1K)

WHEN: SUNDAY, 8/2/15, Half Marathon starts at 9:15, 10K starts at 9:30, Family Friendly 1K & 5K starts @ 9:45
WHERE: 1100 KINGS  MOUNTAIN ROAD, HUDDART PARK, WOODSIDE, CA. 94062
COST: 5K-$35-$50, 10K-$45-$60, HALF-$75-$90

Participant Perks

All participants receive a pre-race warmup from Sweat Republic SF, epic views, awesome trails, adventure, a shot at winning the ARM sponsored ‘Silver Shoe Challenge‘, fuel from Powerbar at aid stations, post-run beverages from Hint Water, SOS Rehydrate, beers from a local microbrewery, Crunch Culture Yogurt, snacks from Mamma Chia, peanut butter pretzels, M&Ms, post-run massage from PSOAS Massage/Bodywork, and more!
We’ll even have a band playing music at the end of the race to round out this family friendly trail party!
Family Friendly 1K runners receive a Tick Trail Blaze woodallion and a Sasquatch Racing Buff.
5K/10K runners receive a Tick Trail Blaze woodallion and a Tick Trail Blaze technical shirt.
Half Marathon runners receive a Tick Trail Blaze medal (that doubles as a bottle opener) and a Tick Trail Blaze technical shirt.
Take a peek at the medals (Half marathoners) and woodallions (1K/5K/10K runners)….
Tick medal 2015 Tick Trailblaze Woodallions 2015

Why is a Tick the event mascot?
We’re very fortunate to have The Bay Area Lyme Foundation as our race series sponsor. The Bay Area Lyme Foundation is committed to making Lyme disease easy to diagnose and simple to cure.
Lyme disease is the fastest growing vector-borne illness in the US.  It is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected backlegged tick. Most infections are caused by the nymphal form of the tick. These immature ticks are the size of a small poppy seed, allowing them to easily escape discovery.
Never done one of our races before? Check out the following video to get an idea of the awesome trails, epic views, and excellent people you will experience on race day!

Tune Up Run(s):

-The Tick Trailblaze Preview Run on 7/18 @ 10AM at Huddart Park in Woodside, CA.

Race Bib/Shirt Pickup Events:

TBDA Runner’s Mind (3575 Sacramento St.) in San Francisco, CA
TBD @ A Runner’s Mind(1111 Howard Ave.) in Burlingame, CA

Parking Procedures

There is a reasonable amount of parking at Huddart Park in Woodside. Bring cash to pay for parking. Please plan to arrive 30-45 minutes in advance to also guarantee a parking spot. Carpooling is recommended.

5k Run


10k Run


Half Marathon Run

 

Sunday, May 17, 2015

June 2015 trail racing calendar for the San Francisco Bay Area




Friday, April 24, 2015

May 2015 Trail Racing Calendar for the San Francisco Bay Area



View the full 2015 calendar here

The warm weather is definitely here to stay. Don't get me wrong, it never gets really cold here in the Bay Area but sometimes it can be in the early hours of the morning. A cold wind blowing fog up into the mountains creating a drizzly, damp chill can drain the life out of a run quickly. But that seems to be behind us now with temps in the low 50's at its coldest and usually in the upper 60's before lunch. This is perfect running and racing weather. If you are looking for an EASY course give the Western Pacific a try. If your looking for something NEW give the San Bruno Mtn Run a try. The new kids on the block, Urban Coyote Racing are responsible for that one. I'm seriously thinking about giving these guys a try. If I do I will be sure to let you know what I think of Urban Coyote Racing. If you want to see the top talent in trail running be sure to stop by the MiWok 100k in the headlands. Top tier athletes from all over come out for that one.

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Sasquatch is growing in the Bay Area!

Sun, 4/26 @ Redwood Regional Park in Oakland
 Every year or two a new racing company sprouts up in the Bay Area and rarely do they stick around for more than a year or two (RIP NorCal Racing). Sasquatch has broke that trend by offering great routes on the classic trails of the area and creating a commnuity vibe amongst racers that is similar to what you feel at a Brazen Race. Sasquatch Racing has grown their loyal following race by race to where they now can invest some money back into the events they host starting with the Sasquatch Scramble in late April.

Big Change #1

Chip Timing!
 I recently ran a race with a long standing race company and among the MANY things they did not offer, timing was one of them. I don't mind if all you provide is a big clock at the finish but when you can't even do that I have to question if you realize the very nature of the sport you are working in. It's me versus the clock and you didn't bring the clock???? Sasquatch started out with a big clock and now they are moving into chip timing. THIS IS AWESOME. Sasquatch just moved up the list of my favorite companies to race with.

Big Change #2

Finishers Medals!


The 5k & 10k finishers at this years Sasquatch Scramble will receive the Woodallion and the Half Marathon finishers will receive the metal bottle opener medal.

I love my finishers medals but I have  A LOT!!! and that makes it difficult to display them all so I have started to only display the very cool and the unique medals (think Lynch Canyon's artistic style medals!!)  Matt Forsman (co-founder of Sasquatch) & company has really out-done themselves with these medals. I love the metal bottle opener and will run the upcoming Scramble just to get one. Afterwards I will be in the parking lot offering cash to any 5k or 10k finisher that doesn't want their Woodallion because I need a rear view mirror ornament for my new mini van. These new medals are keepers for sure. I have the 100th year Bay to Breakers, the Ultra Half Series finishers coaster, 2 handmade medals from Lynch Canyon, a few spinners and 1 click together medal for running the spring and winter US Half back to back (which can never be done again!).

Big Change #3

New Registration Platform and a chance to earn $MONEY$
 Sasquatch has teamed up with race roster for all of your registration needs. It's similar to Active.com or UltraSignUp.com in it's ease of getting you registered but it also pays you to spread the word. When you share the race to Facebook (or wherever) you get paid for people signing up off of your post. Lets put this to the test, Sign up for the Sasquatch Scramble by clicking this link raceroster.com/events/2015/4363/the-sasquatch-scramble-5k10khalf/?aff=ZM2GM and I will tell you how much money this brings in when the event is over ;-).

All of these new changes are in addition to the free Pyramid Beer, free massage from Psoas Bodywork and great Tech Tees. I hate to beat a dead horse but the well known race organizer that I spoke of earlier gave out cotton shirts (chaffing machines) and they couldn't be bothered with a start/ finish line, post race food, finishers medals or anything for that matter. It was a very expensive and yet bare bones event that left me feeling totally ripped off. Sasquatch on the other hand is cheaper and offers more than almost any other event organizer out there. The major players in the trail racing business are changing or more accurately evolving while others seem to be devolving. If you haven't tried a Sasquatch race I highly recommend you show up and experience it for yourself.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

March 2015 Trail Racing Calendar for the San Francisco Bay Area

See the entire 2015 calendar here

March 2015
March 7th- Romancing the Island 12K & 25K- Angel Island via Tiburon ferry
March 7th- Sanborn Park Trail Challenge- Half Marathon, 9 mi, 4.2 mi- Sanborn Park, Saratoga

March 8th- Ilsanjo Classic 10-miler & Neo-Classic 4-miler- Howarth Park, Santa Rosa

March 14th- Badger Cove- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- DelValle Park, Livermore- Read my review from 2014
March 14th- Zombie Runner San Francisco- 5k, 10k, Half Marathon- Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco

March 14th- Marin Ultra Challenge- 50mi, 50k, 35k, Half- Fort Baker,GGNRA, Sausalito
March 21st- Napa Valley Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K SOLD OUT
March 22nd- Canyon Meadow Trail Run- 50k, Marathon, 30k, Half Marathon, 5mi- Redwood Regional Park, Oakland
March 22nd- Calero Resevoir- Marathon, Half Marathon, 9k- Calero Park, Santa Clara
March 22nd- Whiskey Hill Redwood Run- Half Marathon, 10k- Huddart Park, Woodside
March 28th- Brazen Goonies- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- Lagoon Valley Park, Vacaville
March 30th- Golden Gate Headlands Marathon, Half Marathon & 7 Mile- GGNRA, Marin

Special Events in March


Run Rugged Trail Camp

March 27-29 2015
 Camp Monte Toyon is a beautiful camp adjacent to The Forest of Nisene Marks Redwood State Park in Aptos, California Educational clinics will include: Ultra running, Hydration, Nutrition, injury prevention, and more!! Meet and run with athletes from The North Face, GU, and Nathan. Vendors will be on hand all weekend with demonstrations and gear to try. Raffles and prizes throughout the event! Cost $349 prior to 12/31/2014 $399 after 12/31/2014 Cost includes all meals and lodging! Tentative Schedule of events: Friday 4pm til 6:30pm Welcome Reception and Camper check in at Fleet Feet Sports 7:00pm Dinner at Camp Monte Toyon 8:30 Nathan Light Up Your Night Hike to Overlook 10:00pm Lights out.....Long day ahead! Saturday 7:30am Breakfast 8:30 Seminar (TBA) 10:00am Trail Run!!! (Multiple distances and paces) 12:00 Lunch 1:30- 3:30 Seminars and group activity 4:00 Trail Run!! 7:00pm Dinner 8:30pm Campfire program Sunday 7:00 am light breakfast 7:30 am Trail run! (Multiple distances) 12:00 Lunch and departures.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Gear Review: Saucony Xodus GTX 4.0 trail running shoe

The Xodus has been my go to trail shoe for 3 consecutive purchases. I did two pair of the Xodus 3.0 and now I have put several hundred miles on my Xodus GTX 4.0. This is the first time I have bought the more expensive GTX (Gore-Tex) model and I have only ran in rainy conditions once or twice so perhaps I don't really need the GTX feature. It does add weight via the added "booty" inside and the added overlays. The other thing that the Gore-Tex does is work. My feet stayed dry, all of the reviews I read said their feet stayed dry so if you're running in wet weather this shoe will keep you dry. The shoe pays a price for that GTX feature. It comes in at a hefty 11.9oz!!! but I suspect some of that is due to all of the protection this shoe offers beyond just the weatherproofing.

First off this shoe has a Vibram outsole with a very aggressive lug pattern. The protection and grip that this affords you in dry weather is exceptional but in wet weather the rubber starts to get a bit slippery. I've never had mud cake up the tread pattern or rocks wedge into the tread but the slippery aspect is a bit of a let down. This shoe also has a rock plate that runs the length of the shoe and it works! Roots, rocks or whatever you step on is not going to bruise the soft underside of your foot in this shoe. To lock your foot down to this bed Saucony has incorporated it's Pro Lock system that goes over the midfoot area to help lock the foot down to the shoe and give it that glove like feel. This is super important in my opinion when your bombing down technical single track. The shoe laces are those stretchy kind that I know nothing about other than they do not come untied. To back that up this shoe offers a lace garage on the tongue and to further protect you from trail debris this shoe has a gusseted tongue and gaiter loops at the toe and heel of the shoe. This shoe is the Hummer SUV of trail shoes. Most of the reviews I have read all agree that the weight of this shoe is less than stellar so that will take some getting use to for you but beyond that I have no reservations in recommending this shoe.

 I like the fit and feel of this shoe. It has a 4mm heel drop with plenty of cushion and protection for even the gnarliest of trails. The low heel drop is not the same on this shoe as it is on a minimalist shoe because the stack height is substantially different. 26mm at the heel and 22mm at the forefoot!!! When I said this shoe was the SUV of trail shoes I wasn't kidding. It's big and heavy but it works in all regards. Dry feet, protected feet, laces that stay tied and a lace garage on a gusseted tongue. You can not complain about this shoe other than it's heavy and I slipped out a little bit on some trail debris when it was misty out. I highly recommend this shoe although I may not go for the GTX model simply because I don't have a ton of wet run days or river crossings but if you do, by all means, get this shoe.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Trail race calendar for the Bay Area in February

See the complete 2015 calendar here


February

February 1st- Super Guadalupe River Run- 5k, 10k- Guadalupe Gardens, San Jose (NOTE: This race says it is on "trails" which I believe are paved paths)
February 7th- China Camp Challenge- 5k, 10k, Half Marathon- China Camp State Park, San Rafael
February 8thGolden Gate Trail Run50k, Marathon, 30k, Half Marathon, 5mi
February 8th- Rattle Snake Ramble- 5k, 10k, Half Marathon- Lake Chabot, Castro Valley 
February 8th- Golden Gate Bridge Vista 10k- USSSF Monument, San Francisco (NOTE: Not entirely on trails but close enough)
February 14th- Bay Breeze Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
February 21st- Chabot Trail Run- 50k, 30k, Half Marathon, 10k- Lake Chabot, Castro Valley
February 21st- Montara Mountain- 50k, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k- Pacifica
February 28th- Hellyer- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- Hellyer County Park, San Jose
February 28th- Woodside King's Mountain-  Half Marathon & 5 Mile- Huddart Park, Woodside- Read my review from 2014



Thursday, November 6, 2014

2015 Trail Racing Calendar for the San Francisco Bay Area

Highlighted Races have been confirmed for 2015.
Updated 10-17-15
Non- highlighted races are likely (based on past history) but have not been confirmed yet.
If your race is not listed or you would like your race reviewed contact jdfales@gmail.com
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January

January 1st- Brazen New Years Day- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
January 11th- Crystal Springs- 50k, Marathon, 22mi, Half Marathon, 10k
January 17th- Pacifica Foothills- 50k, Marathon, 30k, Half Marathon, 10k
January 17th- The Dam Run- 10k, 5k
January 17th- Steep Ravine- 50k, Marathon, 25k, Half Marathon, 7mi
January 24th- Coyote Hills- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
January 31st- Ordinance 100k
January 31st- Fort Ord Trail Run- 100k, 50k, 35k, Half Marathon, 10k- Read my review from 2014

February

February 7th- China Camp Challenge- 5k, 10k, Half Marathon- China Camp State Park
February 8thGolden Gate Trail Run- 50k, Marathon, 30k, Half Marathon, 5mi
February 8th- Rattle Snake Ramble- 5k, 10k, Half Marathon- Lake Chabot, Castro Valley 
February 14th- Bay Breeze Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
February 21st- Chabot Trail Run- 50k, 30k, Half Marathon, 10k
February 21st- Montara Mountain- 50k, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k
February 28th- Hellyer- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
February 28th- Woodside King's Mountain-  Half Marathon & 5 Mile- Read my review from 2014

March


March 7th- Romancing the Island 12K & 25K
March 7th- Sanborn Park Trail Challenge- Half Marathon, 9 mi, 4.2 mi

March 8th- Ilsanjo Classic 10-miler & Neo-Classic 4-miler- Howarth Park, Santa Rosa

March 14th- Badger Cove- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- Read my review from 2014
March 14th- Zombie Runner San Francisco- 5k, 10k, Half Marathon- Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco

March 14th- Marin Ultra Challenge- 50mi, 50k, 35k, Half
March 21st- Napa Valley Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K SOLD OUT
March 22nd- Canyon Meadow Trail Run- 50k, Marathon, 30k, Half Marathon, 5mi
March 22nd- Calero Resevoir- Marathon, Half Marathon, 9k- Calero Park, Santa Clara
March 22nd- Whiskey Hill Redwood Run- Half Marathon, 10k- Huddart Park, Woodside
March 28th- Brazen Goonies- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
March 30th- Golden Gate Headlands Marathon, Half Marathon & 7 Mile

April

April 4th- Grizzly Peak- 50k, Marathon, 30k, Half Marathon, 10k
April 4th- King Richard Annual- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
April 11th- Mt Tam Wild Boar Half Marathon & 10K
April 11th- Lake Sonoma- 50mi

April 11th- Zoom Ayala Cove Run- 15mi, 10mi, 5mi
April 12th- Woodside Crossover- 50k, 35k, Half Marathon, 10k
April 18th- Night Sweats Trail Marathon
April 19th- Diablo Trail Challenge- 50k, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- Read my review from 2014
April 25th- Sierra Azul Trail Challenge- 50 mi, 50k, 18.8 mi, 13.1 mi, 10k, 5k
April 25th- Rodeo Beach Rumble-  8k, Half Marathon, 30k, 50k- GGNRA Rodeo Beach
April 26th- Sasquatch Scramble- 5k, 10k, Half Marathon- Redwood Regional Park, Oakland
April 27th- Presidio Y Trails Run- 10k, 5k, 1.5mi- Park Presidio, San Francisco

May

May 2nd- Western Pacific- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
May 2nd- Miwok- 100k
May 9th- Cinderella Trail Run- 50k, Marathon, 30k, Half Marathon, 10k
May 9th- Muir Woods Marathon, Half Marathon & 7 Mile
May 9th- Wildcat- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- Read my review from 2014
May 9th- Mothers Day Run- Half Marathon, 5mi, 5k
May 9th- Los Altos Hills Pathways Run- 10k, 5k, 1mi
May 9th- Quicksilver- 50k, 100k
May 10th- Loop the Lagoon- 10k, 5k, 2 mile walk- Lagoon Valley Park, Vacaville
May 17th- Horseshoe Lake- 50k, Marathon, Half Marathon, 5mi Read my review from 2013
May 17th- Ohlone Wilderness Run- 50k
May- 23rd- Salomon CITYTRAIL- 5k, 10k, Half Marathon- Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco
May 23rd- China Camp- 35k, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
May 30th- Nitro Trail- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
May 30th- 31st- San Francisco 100 & 50 Mile Endurance Run- Rodeo Beach, GGNRA, Sausalito
May 30th- San Bruno Mtn Run- 5k, 10k, Half Marathon- San Bruno Mountain State Park, South San Francisco

June

June 6th- Trail Quake- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- Read my review from 2014
June 6th- Lynch Canyon Trail Run- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, Free Hike Read my review from 2014
June 7th- The Dipsea- 7.2 mi
June 7th- Lake Chabot Trail Challenge- Half, 5k
June 10th- Dusk Buster- 5k
June 13th- Calero Run- 5k, 15k, Half Marathon, 25k, 50k, 50mi
June 13th- Rodeo Valley- 50k, 30k, Half Marathon, 10k
June 13th- San Lorenzo River- 50k, Marathon, 30k, Half Marathon, 10k
June 14th- Big Basin 50k/ Marathon
June 20th- Double Dipsea- 14.2 mile
June 20th- Canyon Meadow Trail Run- 50k, Marathon, 30k, Half Marathon, 5mi
June 20th- San Francisco Summer Solstice 6, 12 & 24hr
June 21st- Woodminster Cross Country Race- 9mi

July

July 4th- Zoom Quarry Lakes- Half, 10k, 5k
July 5th- Resevoir Dogs- 35k, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
July 11th- Dirty Dozen & Half Dozen-  -12 HOURS/6 HOURS
July 11th- Golden Gate Trail Run- 50k, Marathon, 30k, Half Marathon, 5mi
July 11th- Bobcat Blitz- 5k, 10k, Half Marathon- Huddart Park, Woodside
July 12th- Pacifica- 50k, 30k, 21k, 10k
July 18th- Rancho Canada del Oro-  50k, 24 mi, 14 mi, 9 mi, 4.2 mi (Date not confirmed)
July 18th- Table Rock- 27k, 10k
July 19th SPASM Chabot Trail Run- 50k, Marathon, 30k, Half Marathon, 5mi
July 25th- BAD BASS- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- Lake Chabot- Read my review from 2014
July 25th- Angel Island 12k & 25k- Tiburon Ferry Dock to Angel Island State Park
July 25th- Berry Creek Falls- 25k, 15k,10k
July 26th- Big Basin- 50k, Marathon, 

August

August 1st- Summer Breeze- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- San Leandro Marina
August 2nd- Santa Cruz- 30k, Half Marathon, 10k 

August 2ndTick Trailblaze- Half, 10k, 5k- Huddart Park, Woodside- Read my review from 2014- First 10 people to sign up here recieve $10 discount with code SFTRAILS

August 2nd- Presidio Cross Country 5k- Julius Kahn Playground, San Francisco
August 8thSkyline 50- 50k- Lake Chabot, Castro Valley
August 9th- Crystal Springs- 50k, Marathon, 22mi, Half Marathon, 10k- Huddart Park, Woodside Read my review from 2013
August 15th- Bear Creek- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- Briones Regional Park, Martinez
August 15th- Cinderella Trail Run- 50k, Marathon, 30k, Half Marathon, 10k- Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland
August 22nd- Bill Flodberg Mount Madonna Challenge- 30k, 18k, 12k, 6k- Spring Lake Picnic Area, Gilroy
August 29th- Presidio 5k/10k (Opening Soon!!!)
August 23rd- Coastal Trail Challenge- 10k
August 29th- Tamalpa Headlands 50k- Muir Beach
August 29th- Toro- 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, 30k- Toro County Park, Salinas
August 29th- Annual Almaden Hills Run- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
August 30th- Golden Gate Park Cross Country- 5k- Polo Field, San Francisco
August 30th- Zoom Castle Rock- Half, 10k, 5k- Castle Rock Regional Park, Walnut Creek

September

September 5th- Zoom Point Pinole- Half, 10k, 5k
September 5th- Palo Alto Weekly's Moonlight Run- 10k, 5k
September 5th- TRAIL HOG- HALF MARATHON/10K/5K- Read my review from 2014
September 6th- Annadel Loop- 7mi- Annadel State Park, Santa Rosa
September 12th- Night Sweats- Marathon, 15k
September 12th- Fall Showdown- Half Marathon, 5mi, 5k
September 13th- Golden Gate Park Open Cross Country (part of PAUSATF XC GP)- 4mi
September 12th/13th- Headlands Hundred 100mi, 75mi, 50mi, Marathon- Marin Headlands, GGNRA
September 13th- Diablo Trail Run- 50k, Marathon, Half Marathon, 10mi, 4mi- Mt Diablo
September 13th- Whistle Punk Half- Half Marathon- Purissma Creek Redwoods, San Mateo County
September 14th- Lagoon Valley- 30k,Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, kids 1/2 mile
September 19th- DRAG-N-FLY -Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- Read my review from 2014

September 19th- Race4Life- 5k- Pleasanton
September 20th- Coastal 50k- Marin Headlands, GGNRA
September 20th- Garin Trail Running Festival- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- Hayward
September 25th- Marin Moonlight Run- 5k, 10k - Hamilton Marshes, Novato
September 26th- Dipsea Hike for Zero Breast Cancer- 6mi- Marin Headlands, GGNRA
September 26th- Berkeley Trail Adventure- 50k, 35k, Half Marathon, 10k Read my review from 2013- Tilden Park, Berkeley
September 26th- Garin Park Cross Country Challenge- 5k- Haywatd
September 27th- Big Sur Trail Marathon, Half Marathon & 5mi
September 27th- Lindley Meadow Cross Country- 5K- San Francisco
 
Special Mention:
SAN DIEGO AREA
September 19th- Carmel Valley Trail 10k & 5k
 

October

October 3rd- Pacifica Summit Run- 10k, Half Marathon, 30k, 50k- San Redro Valley State Park, Pacifica
October 4th- Montclaire 5k
October 3rd- Rocky Ridge- Ultra Half Series Championship, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- Read my review from 2014
October 3rd- Sonoma Trail Marathon- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k fun run
October 10th- Dick Collins Firetrails 50- 50mi
October 10th- Golden Hills Marathon- Berkeley
October 10th- Skyline to the Sea- Marathon & 50k-  Read my review from 2013
October 11th- Honey Badger- 5k, 10k, Half Marathon- China Camp State Park, San Rafael
October 17th- Los Vaqueros Tarantula Run- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, Kids Scramble
October 17th- Oakland Hills Run- 35k, Half Marathon, 10k
October 17th- REI Run Series: Marin Headlands- 10k, 5k
October 18th- Coyote Ridge Trail Run- 50k, Marathon, 20mi, 10mi, 7mi
October 24th- Eldridge Gosney's Pure Ultra- 50k, 36k, Half Marathon, 11k
October 25th- Napa Wine Country Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k
October 31st- Zombie Runner Halloween Run- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5mi
October 31st- Stinson Beach Marathon, Half Marathon & 7 mi

Special Mention:
October 3rd-
Stepping towards the cure 5k Run/Walk 
October 4th- FitBit Tiburon Half Marathon

November

November 7th- Lake Chabot Trail Run- 50k, Marathon, 30k, Half Marathon, 5mi
November 8th- Mt Diablo Trail Adventure- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
November 14th- Mt Tam- 50k, 30k, Half Marathon, 10k- Read my review from 2012
November 15th- Briones Ridge- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
November 21st- Peacock Gap Trail Run- 30k, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- China Camp State Park
November 22nd- Holiday Hustle- 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon
November 26th- Nitro Turkey- 10k, 5k, Little Turkey's Race
November 26th- Zoom Turkey Trot- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- Hellyer Park
November 26th- The Thanksgiving Gobble Wobble- 10k, 5k- El Sobrante
November 26th- Marin Turkey Trot- 10k, 5k, 1 mile
November 28th- Quarry Turkey- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
November 28th- Quad Dipsea- 28.8mi- Mill Valley
Special Mention
  • Healthy Running Laguna Niguel- SoCal Running Convention for Medical Professionals, Coaches, Trainers, and Runners. Healthy Running covers advanced running form, strength training, range of motion, aerobic development, motor skill development, injury assessment and treatment, and running shoe prescription. Content is evidence based with numerous case scenarios and hands-on analysis to apply concepts learned.

December

December 5th- 6th- The North Face Endurance Challenge- 50mi, 50k, Marathon, Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- GGNRA, Fort Barry
December 5th- Dam Jingle Bell Dash- 10k, 5k, Kids Dash
December 12th- Hark the Herald Angels 12k & 25k
December 12th- Summit Rock- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
December 12th- Rodeo Beach- 50k, 30k, 20k, 8k
December 13th- Woodside Ramble- 50k, 35k, Half Marathon, 10k- Read my review from 2012
December 13th- Krampus Kross Kountry 5K, 10K & Micro Brew Fest- Presidio, SF ($5 discount with code JOHN at checkout)
December 20th- Zombie Runner Quarry Lakes- 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon
December 27th- Brazen Almost New Years Eve- Half Marathon, 10k, 5k- Read my review from 2012 or my review from 2014
December 27th- Woodside- 50k, 35k, 17k, 10k