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November 2018

Date	Event	Distance	Location	Description
11/21/2018	Fog City Run	5K	San Francisco, CA	The course is a hilly 5km (ish) through the Marina neighborhood and the Presidio.
11/22/2018	Bakersfield Turkey Day Run	5K, 2M	Bakersfield, CA	Start Thanksgiving Day off by starting a new family tradition at the Inaugural Bakersfield Turkey Day Run - Thanksgiving morning!
11/22/2018	Benicia Hand Up Turkey Trot	5K	Benicia, CA	This is an untimed Turkey Trot. All participant's names will be entered for drawings and raffle prizes. No dogs are allowed to run with participants.
11/22/2018	Brentwood Turkey Trot for Schools	10K, 5K	Brentwood, CA	This 5K/10K event benefits both the Brentwood Union School District and Liberty Union High School District athletic programs.
11/22/2018	Bret Harte Middle School Booster Club's Run Turkey Run	10K, 5K	San Jose, CA	This fun family run starts and ends at Leland High School in scenic Almaden Valley, San Jose.
11/22/2018	City of Lincoln Turkey Trot	10K, 5K	Lincoln, CA	This year will feature 5K and 10K distances along with a kids fun run. The 5K and 10K will start and finish in the same location and will be chip timed.
11/22/2018	Concord Turkey Trot	10K, 5K	Concord, CA	The proceeds of this 5K/10K Run & Walk will benefit Compassion Outreach, a multi-faceted program which works to meet practical needs for the underserved in our communities.
11/22/2018	CVAC Turkey Trot	5K	Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA	Give back, give thanks, give it all you've got for charity. Run, jog, or walk to complete Carmel Valley Athletic Club's Turkey Trot.
11/22/2018	Folsom Turkey Trot	10K, 5K	Folsom, CA	5K takes you down Natoma Street, then on the bike trails and across the bridges of Folsom. 10K Takes you across the bridges and uses the Johnny Cash Trail.
11/22/2018	Forma Gym Turkey Trot	10K, 5K	Walnut Creek, CA	With several races to choose from this is an event the entire family can enjoy. This event takes place in beautiful Downtown Walnut Creek and goes through flat terrain of neighborhoods, businesses and part of the Iron Horse Trail.
11/22/2018		10K, 5K	San Mateo, CA	A Runner's Mind, the Bay Area's local run specialty store, is proud to present the fourth annual Gobble Wobble. Join us on Thanksgiving morning for your choice of a 5K or 10K race and a kids dash, celebrating friends, family and community as we ARM up and give thanks! Save $5 on adult registrations with code SWEAT!
11/22/2018	Healdsburg Turkey Trot	5K	Healdsburg, CA	This course is all on the road and friendly to walkers and runners alike. Strollers too!
11/22/2018	Kings United Way Turkey Trot	5K	Hanford, CA	The race offers a scenic 5K race through beautiful downtown Hanford on Thanksgiving morning.
11/22/2018		10K, 5K, 1M	Novato, CA	Allow yourself some guilt-free indulgence this Thanksgiving Day by spending the morning burning off calories you will replace later with pumpkin pie! Save 20% with coupon code RUN!
11/22/2018	Michael Edward Bratton II Turkey Trot	10K, 5K	Grass Valley, CA	Combination of trail and street terrain. No pets allowed on course. Strollers allowed on walk course. The 5K/10K Run/Walk will circle around the school grounds & throughout Litton Hill Trail.
11/22/2018	Modesto Junior College Turkey Trot	5K	Modesto, CA	The 3.1 mile course is on a paved path with some grass and dirt. Please no strollers, headphones, or dogs in the 5K run.
11/22/2018	Moraga Country Club Turkey Trot	5K, 1.5M	Moraga, CA	Bring your family, bring your friends and enjoy the start of your Thanksgiving Day with the Annual MCC Turkey Trot Fun Run.
11/22/2018	Napa Valley Turkey Chase	10K, 5K	Napa, CA	The Napa Valley Turkey Chase is a fun family event! Race, jog or walk this fast, paved course around the Napa Valley College and the Napa River Trail and work up your Thanksgiving appetite!
11/22/2018	Nitro Turkey Thanksgiving Run	10K, 5K	Pinole, CA	Both courses offer mild trails with just a few small hills. Both also have spectacular views of the bay. On a clear day you can see up to 5 bridges and 6 counties!
11/22/2018	Oakland Turkey Trot	5K	Oakland, CA	Join us for an early morning run on Thanksgiving Day at the Embarcadero in Oakland. Have fun and get some exercise.
11/22/2018	Piedmont Turkey Trot	5K	Piedmont, CA	Unleash a preemptive strike on those Thanksgiving Day calories and run/walk/stroll the 5K Piedmont Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. It’s an event the whole family will enjoy!
11/22/2018	Rio Vista Turkey Trot	5K	Rio Vista, CA	Rio Vista's Turkey Trot is fast 5K course along the waterfront of our community. 100% of proceeds go toward supporting our schools' cross country teams.
11/22/2018	Roseville Turkey Trot 10K & 5K	10K, 5K	Roseville, CA	Come out to Downtown Roseville to the Vernon Street Town Square for the annual Roseville Turkey Trot!
11/22/2018	Run Against Hunger	10K, 5K	Stockton, CA	Be a part of an annual Thanksgiving morning tradition to help raise hunger awareness and funds for the Emergency Food Bank.
11/22/2018	Run for Pie Thanksgiving Day Race	10K, 5K	Aptos, CA	Come join us on Thanksgiving morning for what has become one of Santa Cruz County's favorite holiday traditions - Run For Pie Thanksgiving Day Race.
11/22/2018	Run Hunger Off the Divide	10K, 5K	Cool, CA	The Annual Run Hunger Off the Divide Event is a small-town, home-grown walk/run that benefits food closets on the Georgetown Divide.
11/22/2018	Run to Feed the Hungry	10K, 5K	Sacramento, CA	Join us Thanksgiving morning to celebrate with friends and family to raise awareness about food insecurities in our community. This is the largest run in Sacramento and also the largest Thanksgiving Day fun run in the country with nearly 30,000 runners.
11/22/2018	Salinas Valley Turkey Trot	5K	Salinas, CA	The race route is a scenic 3.1 mile loop that is partial road, partial trail with moderate elevation change.
11/22/2018	San Francisco Turkey Trot	5M, 3M	San Francisco, CA	This is a cross country style course - mostly flat over natural terrain, including grassy meadows and dirt pathways or trails. It's Nature!!!
11/22/2018	Scott Valley Schools Turkey Trot	6M, 3M	Fort Jones, CA	Scott Valley Schools' Turkey Trot allows family and friends to start Thanksgiving Day the HEALTHY WAY, and support both the Fort Jones and Etna Elementary Schools.
11/22/2018	Silicon Valley Turkey Trot	10K, 5K	San Jose, CA	Start Thanksgiving Day off on the right foot at the Applied Materials "Silicon Valley Turkey Trot". Many have made the run or walk a Thanksgiving Day tradition.
11/22/2018	Solano Turkey Trot	10K, 5K	Fairfield, CA	Your participation in this annual event will help raise funds so we can continue to serve low-income, disadvantaged children, adults and seniors living in Solano County.
11/22/2018	Spartan Turkey Trot	5K, 1M	Mountain View, CA	Community, Fitness & Fun for the Entire Family!
11/22/2018	SRMC Turkey Trot	6M, 2M	Redding, CA	A portion of proceeds from this year’s Turkey Trot will be donated to restoration of the Sacramento River Trail that were destroyed by the CARR Fire.
11/22/2018	Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot	5K	San Leandro, CA	The Inner Athlete's annual Thanksgiving day Turkey Trot takes place on a scenic, point-to-point course on Thanksgiving morning.
11/22/2018	Thanksgiving Gobble Wobble	10K, 5K	El Sobrante,, CA	This will be a 10K/5K Run Walk event. We invite you to dress up in your best Thanksgiving Day attire and make this a fun event.
11/22/2018	Turkey Trot Fresno	5K, 2M	Fresno, CA	What a great way to start your Thanksgiving! Run or walk the NEW Turkey Trot courses on Thanksgiving morning and then eat your Thanksgiving feast guilt free.
11/22/2018	Turkey's Revenge	10K, 5K	Granite Bay, CA	Come out and start your thanksgiving day with the whole family, running or walking our trail 5k or 10k course.
11/22/2018	Vacaville Turkey Trot	10K, 5K	Vacaville, CA	What a great way to start your holiday. Run, walk or skip your way through the course.
11/22/2018	Visalia Emergency Aid Council Race Against Hunger	5K	Visalia, CA	All proceeds benefit the Visalia Emergency Aid Food Pantry. The Race Against Hunger provides critical funding for food assistance to more than 1,100 low-income families (2,000 children) each month.
11/22/2018	Zoom Turkey Trot	13.1M, 10K, 5K	San Jose, CA	TBD. Run along the popular Coyote Creek trail Thanksgiving morning and stand to win a turkey!
11/24/2018	Crissy Field Park Run	5K	San Francisco, CA	We all run for own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!
11/24/2018	Quad Dipsea	28M	Mill Valley, CA	You must run the famed Dipsea Trail as marked. There is a total of 9200 feet of climb and an equal amount of descent in the 28 miles. Lottery opens in August.
11/24/2018	Quarry Turkey	13.1M, 10K, 5K	Fremont, CA	The rarely seen Quarry Turkey will make his appearance two days after the big feast, fueled-up and ready to take on all the little turkeys!
11/25/2018	LMJS Fourth Sunday Race	15K, 10K, 5K	Oakland, CA	These races are free and do not require registration. The courses are one, two and three times around Lake Merritt.
11/28/2018	Fog City Run	5K	San Francisco, CA	The course is a hilly 5km (ish) through the Marina neighborhood and the Presidio.
11/29/2018	Healdsburg Turkey Trot	5K	Healdsburg,, CA	Round up your kids and grandma, corral your neighbors and head to Healdsburg before your big meal! The morning run takes you through Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Reserve.

December 2018

Date	Event	Distance	Location	Description
12/01/2018	Bah Humbug! 5K	5K	San Ramon, CA	TBD. Courses start & finish in beautiful historic Placerville CA which will be decorated with our annual Christmas displays.
12/01/2018	Calero Park Run	50K, 25K, 13.1M, 15K, 10K, 5K	San Jose, CA	Experience awesome single track, great hills, dirt paths. It is a challenging, fantastic trainer for Western States that includes oak trees, exposure, good heat training, and panoramic vistas.
12/01/2018	Cameron Park’s Run with Santa	5K	Cameron Park, CA	This run with Santa is a 5k fun run/walk that begins and ends at the Cameron Park Community Center.
12/01/2018	Crissy Field Park Run	5K	San Francisco, CA	We all run for own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!
12/01/2018	Death Valley Trail Marathon & Half Marathon	26.2M, 13.1M	Death Valley NP, CA	This scenic wilderness trail run is on a gravel jeep road from Beatty, NV through the picturesque Titus Canyon, finishing in Death Valley (entire run is in Death Valley National Park).
12/01/2018	Jingle Bell Run - Petaluma	5K	Petaluma, CA	Be part of the longest-standing, holiday-themed 5K race series anywhere – and fight with us to conquer arthritis!
12/01/2018	Kaweah Country Run	10K, 5K	Three Rivers, CA	The Kaweah Country Run is three events on two scenic out-and-back courses that utilize the historic Kaweah Trails in the lake bottom of Lake Kaweah.
12/01/2018	Peacock Gap Trail Run	30K, 13.1M, 10K, 5K	San Rafael, CA	The Peacock Gap Trail Run will have a capacity of 350 runners, across all distances.
12/01/2018	Reindeer Run	6.5M, 3M	American Canyon, CA	TBD. 8th Annual Reindeer Run is a 3 mile or 6.5 mile .
12/01/2018		5K	San Francisco, CA	Gather your friends and family and let’s get 'SantaMental' about the holidays!!! Save $5 on adult registrations with code SWEAT!
12/01/2018	San Joaquin River Trail	100K, 50K	Friant, CA	Come out and run some of the best trails in the valley along Millerton Lake and the San Joaquin River.
12/02/2018	California International Marathon	26.2M, 5K	Sacramento, CA	This provides runners with a very fast, point-to-point, net-downhill marathon with a spectacular finish in front of the California State Capitol.
12/02/2018	Fort to Fort 10K	10K	San Francisco, CA	Out and back course along the paved Bay Trail.
12/02/2018	Girls on the Run 5K - Sonoma County	5K	Rohnert Park, CA	The 5K Course is two laps around SOMO Village in beautiful Sonoma County. Water is available at the water stop.
12/02/2018	High Desert 50K Ultra & 30K	50K, 30K	Ridgecrest, CA	Enjoy great views of the southern Sierras and the Indian Wells Valley from the Rademacher and Spangler Hills south of Ridgecrest.
12/02/2018	The Firehouse Run	5K	Santa Clara, CA	Our goal is to bring the community together or a fun event, with the larger goal of enhancing the education provided to the children in Santa Clara.
12/05/2018	Fog City Run	5K	San Francisco, CA	The course is a hilly 5km (ish) through the Marina neighborhood and the Presidio.
12/08/2018	Crissy Field Park Run	5K	San Francisco, CA	We all run for own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!
12/08/2018	Hark The Herald Half Marathon	13.1M, 10K	Tiburon, CA	You'll fall in love with San Francisco all over again as you follow this hilly loop trail circumnavigating Angel Island.
12/08/2018	Jingle Bell Run - Pacific Grove	5K	Pacific Grove, CA	Be part of the longest-standing, holiday-themed 5K race series anywhere – and fight with us to conquer arthritis!
12/08/2018	Jingle Bell Run for Toys for Tots	5K, 2M	Fresno, CA	The course is a loop course with complete road closure. There is plenty of parking in surrounding lots.
12/08/2018	Rodeo Beach Trail Run	50K, 30K, 20K, 8K	Sausalito, CA	Enjoy vistas of the Pacific Coast as you take a scenic tour of the spectacular Marin Headlands.
12/08/2018	Run Walnut Creek	13.1M, 10K, 5K	Walnut Creek, CA	The Walnut Creek Half Marathon is a fun and exciting course for all; runners and walkers alike enjoy this course for its ever-changing scenery and spirited volunteers along the route.
12/08/2018	Santa Shuffle	5K	Chico, CA	A run to help others this holiday season! Brought to you by the Salvation Army: Doing the Most Good.
12/08/2018	Summit Rock Half-Marathon	13.1M, 10K, 5K	Saratoga, CA	Tucked away just outside Silicon Valley, Sanborn County Park features miles of single-track trails dappled with filtered light through lush canopy.
12/09/2018	Girls on the Run 5K	5K	San Francisco, CA	The Girls on the Run 5K is a family-friendly event featuring a 5K fun run, DJ music, Zumba warm-up, photo booth, face painting, and other fun activities!
12/09/2018	Great Santa Run	5K , 1M	San Francisco, CA	Races Start/Finish at Crissy Field across from Sports Basement Presidio.
12/09/2018	Hanford Rockin Rudolph Run	5K	Hanford, CA	The Rockin' Rudolph Run is a great way to start the holiday season with a great stroll through downtown Hanford.
12/09/2018	Jingel Bell Run - Sacramento	5K	Sacramento, CA	Be part of the longest-standing, holiday-themed 5K race series anywhere – and fight with us to conquer arthritis!
12/09/2018	Jingle Bell Rock	10K, 5K	Santa Cruz, CA	You can choose either 5K or 10K to run or walk, the kid's 1K for kids 10 and under.
12/09/2018	Krampus Cross Country 5K/10K	10K, 5K	San Francisco, CA	Krampus is hosting his chip timed, cross country 5K & 10K on the beautiful Presidio Trails in San Francisco.
12/09/2018	Presidio Cross Country	5K	San Francisco, CA	The start and finish are on the grass lawn adjacent to Julius Kahn Playground.
12/12/2018	Fog City Run	5K	San Francisco, CA	The course is a hilly 5km (ish) through the Marina neighborhood and the Presidio.
12/15/2018	City Beer Runs - Faction	5K	Alameda, CA	Run for stress relief, run for fitness, run for fun... just run. If you love the feeling of the pavement flying by beneath your feet - and a well-deserved celebration afterward - a City Beer Runs is for you.
12/15/2018	Crissy Field Park Run	5K	San Francisco, CA	We all run for own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!
12/15/2018	Dam Jingle Bell Dash	10K, 5K	Orinda, CA	A huge event each year with lots of fun and holiday spirit ! We had 100 Dashers to Santa and he was thrilled.
12/15/2018	Double Road Race	15K	San Juan Bautista, CA	Double Racing, Double for short, is a two stage running challenge. Participants first run the longer stage, take a halftime break and then run the second stage.
12/15/2018	Last 10K & Final 2 Mile	10K, 2M	Santa Rosa, CA	TBD. Paved paths in 3 parks: Howarth, Spring Lake, and Annadel. Both races start and end in Howarth Park.
12/15/2018	Sacramento Santa Run	5K	Sacramento, CA	A free Santa suit is provided for every registered runner participating in the 6th Annual Sacramento Santa Run in Downtown Sacramento.
12/15/2018	Woodside Ramble	50K, 35K, 13.1M, 10K	Redwood City, CA	Distances of 10K, Half Marathon, 35K and 50K make for the perfect proving grounds for runners, and hikers, of all abilities.
12/16/2018	Elf On The Run	10K, 5K	San Francisco, CA	The race runs along the San Francisco Bay Trail with gorgeous views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
12/16/2018	Fleet Feet Free Holiday Classic	5K	Sacramento, CA	Run for the chill of it! Join Fleet Feet Sacramento for the 11th annual Holiday Classic Fun Run.
12/16/2018	Golden Gate Bridge Vista 10K	10K	San Francisco, CA	Races start at 9:00 am, unless otherwise noted.
12/16/2018	Santa Run Silicon Valley	5K	San Jose, CA	This 5K Run/Walk is fun for the whole family and we encourage you to dress up as your favorite holiday character or tradition.
12/16/2018	ZombieRunner Quarry Lakes Run	26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K	Fremont, CA	The course starts in the scenic Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation area and follows the popular Alameda Creek Trail up to the mouth of Niles Canyon.
12/19/2018	Fog City Run	5K	San Francisco, CA	The course is a hilly 5km (ish) through the Marina neighborhood and the Presidio.
12/22/2018	Crissy Field Park Run	5K	San Francisco, CA	We all run for own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!
12/22/2018	Run and Ride	13.1M, 5K	Santa Clara, CA	Choose a half-marathon, quarter-marathon, 5K, or 1-mile fun run in and around the park before the gates are even open to the public.
12/23/2018	Kennedy Drive 8K	8K	San Francisco, CA	Races start at 9:00 am, unless otherwise noted.
12/23/2018	LMJS Fourth Sunday Race	15K, 10K, 5K	Oakland, CA	Participation ribbons are given to all runners and place ribbons are awarded to the top runners, both male and female in ten year age groups.
12/24/2018	Christmas Eve Fun Run	5.3M	Merced, CA	The loop is about 5.3 miles, out and back on the bike path along Bear Creek.
12/24/2018	Placerville Path Run Jingle & Mingle	13.1M, 10K, 5K	Placerville, CA	TBD. Courses start & finish in beautiful historic Placerville CA which will be decorated with our annual Christmas displays.
12/26/2018	Fog City Run	5K	San Francisco, CA	The course is a hilly 5km (ish) through the Marina neighborhood and the Presidio.
12/29/2018	Crissy Field Park Run	5K	San Francisco, CA	We all run for own enjoyment. Please come along and join in whatever your pace!
12/29/2018	Frosty Fun Run - Lake Redding Park	4.3M, 2M	Redding, CA	Refreshments will be available to all after runs.
12/30/2018	Brazen Almost New Year's Eve	13.1M, 10K , 5K	Fremont, CA	Whether you are looking to squeeze in your first trail run or you're looking to log that 1,000th mile before the clock strikes midnight on 12/30/2018, this is your chance!
12/30/2018	Rainbow Falls Holiday 5K	5K	San Francisco, CA	Races start at 9:00 am, unless otherwise noted.
12/31/2018	New Year's One Day	24H, 12H, 6H	San Francisco, CA	Each lap is 1.065 miles around the lagoon at Crissy Field with spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz and the San Francisco Bay.

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