California Running Races

01/01/2012 2012 New Year’s Day Run for a Healthy World 5K & 10K Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Center, 1900 Geng Road, Palo Alto California Bob Lord 408-978-0203 http://www.worldrunnersSV.org/ BobLord@worldRunners.org There will be a 5K run/walk and a 10K run. Both scenic courses have spectacular views of the bay and are dead flat, run mostly through the marsh lands on a mix of levee trails, dirt and paved roads. They both start and end at the Palo Alto Baylands Athletic Center. The funds raised from this event will support the eduction of young women in Africa and Pakistan, microfinance, and the Second Harvest Food Bank locally.

1/7/2012 Santa Monica Boardwalk 5k/10k Santa Monica CA Matt Hackney 805-960-5310 http://www.movsports.com info@movfitness.com This race is completely flat and great for beginners. Walkers are welcome. You may register for this race at http://www.movsports.com

01/08/2012 Camarillo Marathon Marathon, half marathon, 5k Freedom Park Camarillo Airport California Bill Escobar 805-258-3779 www.CamarilloMarathon.com bill@elitesportsvc.com Welcome to the 2nd Annual Camarillo Marathon! Camarillo Marathon sponsored by SolarWorld and an official Boston Qualifier race! certification # CA10041RS. Last year about 30% of our marathon runners qualified for Boston, this could be your year too! Flat and fast course will run along the famous strawberry fields, along the beautiful Conejo Mountains , wind down towards the Coast Highway, and back around to Freedom Park / starting line. This is a rain or shine event. All registered athletes will be entered into the $10,000 lucky number match drawing.

1/28/2012 Mission Bay 5k Mission Bay, San Diego California Matt Hackney 805-960-5310 http://www.movsports.com events@movfitness.com This race is completely flat and great for beginners. Walkers are welcome. You may register for this race at http://www.movsports.com

2/04/2012 Santa Monica Boardwalk 5k/10k Santa Monica California Matt Hackney 805-960-5310 http://www.movsports.com events@movfitness.com This race is completely flat and great for beginners. Walkers are welcome. You may register for this race at http://www.movsports.com

02/25/2012 Mission Bay 5k Mission Bay, San Diego California Matt Hackney 805-960-5310 http://www.movsports.com events@movfitness.com This race is completely flat and great for beginners. Walkers are welcome. You may register for this race at http://www.movsports.com

3/3/2012 Santa Monica 5k/10k Santa Monica California Matt Hackney 805-960-5310 http://www.movsports.com events@movfitness.com This race is completely flat and great for beginners. Walkers are welcome. You may register for this race at http://www.movsports.com

03/04/2012 "The Art of Running" Workshop Distance: Location : Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Road, 92120 State : California Additional Info : Would you like help with your running technique? Do you want to? ' improve your performance ' increase your enjoyment ' reduce risk of injury Malcolm Balk, the internationally acclaimed Alexander Technique teacher and co-author of the bestselling book 'Master the Art of Running' will be in San Diego on March 4, 2012 The 'Art of Running' workshops are ideal for anyone interested in running and are suitable for people of all ages, experience and levels of fitness. They are based on the principles of the Alexander Technique, which encourages good use of the body and greater awareness of the way it functions. You will be given video analysis of your running and learn to ' ' identify and change bad postural habits and movement patterns ' run with more ease and less tension ' develop a more efficient style for information about how to register contact:

03/10/12 Miles For Hope "Moving Towards A Cure" 5k or 1m Woodley Avenue Park California Nicki Pajak (727) 781-4673 (727) 781-6425 http://www.MilesForHope.org nicki@milesforhope.org Miles For Hope is holding its 2nd Annual “Moving Towards A Cure®” Brain Tumor Awareness event in the Van Nuys area of Los Angeles. Come join us on Saturday, March 10, 2012 for a family-friendly day to include a 5K OR 1M Run/Walk at beautiful Woodley Avenue Park near Lake Balboa! Day of event registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and a continental breakfast will be served. Register in advance at http://www.BrainTumorEvents.org/LosAngeles2012. Fees: 5K Run/Walk & 1M Family Fun Run $25 thru 2/25/12. Fees will be $30 from February 26, 2012 thereafter. Virtual participants welcomed: $25 fee. All fees include an event t-shirt if registered thru 2/18/12. After this date, only while supplies last. Visit Miles For Hope at http://www.MilesForHope.org for more information. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you would like to help out, please call (727) 781-4673, or register as a volunteer online. Miles For Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting brain tumors. The mission at Miles For Hope is to provide funding for cutting edge research and clinical trials, along with raising public awareness. Through our organization, patients can find information on the latest, most advanced treatment options available for brain tumors. We also provide travel assistance to qualified brain tumor patients throughout the country to receive more optimal treatment. Each year 200,000 brain tumors are diagnosed in the U.S. - that is one every 3 minutes! So, come run or walk with us in honor of a friend or loved one and help in our quest in “Moving Towards A Cure®!” for brain tumors! Additional info for periodical posting requirements: Location: Woodley Avenue Park near Lake Balboa, Van Nuys Condensed version of event description needed for some event calendars: Miles For Hope, “Moving Towards A Cure® - Los Angeles 2012!” Saturday, 3/10/2012 5K Run/Walk & 1M Family Fun Run Location: Woodley Avenue Park near Lake Balboa 6335 Woodley Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91406 Register at: http://www.BrainTumorEvents.org/LosAngeles2012 Event Name: Miles For Hope, “Moving Towards A Cure® - Los Angeles 2012!”

03/10/2012 3rd Annual San Diego Undy 5000 5K to Fight Colon Cancer Distance: 5K/1mile Location : Mission Bay Park - De Anza Cove State : CA Contact : Colon Cancer Alliance Phone : (877) 422-2030 Fax : Website : www.undy5000.org Email : undy5000@ccalliance.org Additional Info : Come run a 5K in your underwear to fight colon cancer! The Undy 5000 is a 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run aimed at motivating people to get screened for the disease, which is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in the United States. People don't know about it because they don't talk about it. The Undy 5000 promotes discussion by encouraging people to run in their underwear! This is a family-friendly event, and running in underwear is not mandatory. Every registered participant will receive a pair of commemorative Undy 5000 boxers instead of a traditional raceday T-shirt. To register or learn more about the Undy 5000, visit www.undy5000.org. 5K Adult (14+) - $30 Advance/ $40 Race Day 5K Youth (6-13) - $25 Advance / $35 Race Day 1 Mile Fun Run (all ages, Children 5 and younger are free) - $20 Advance / $30 Race Day Security : 3754

3/11/2012 San Diego Half Marathon at Petco Park Distance: 13.1 miles Location : San Diego State : California Contact : info@sdhalfmarathon.com Phone : Fax : Website : www.sdhalfmarathon.com Email : info@sdhalfmarathon.com Additional Info : Epic stadium finish inside Petco Park, plus post-race concert with headline artist.

03/17/2012 Go Green Saint Patrick's Day Run Distance: 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Location : Vasona Park, Los Gatos State : CA Contact : Marnie Oshan Phone : 408-899-4446 Fax : Website : http://moshanproductions.com/events/go-green-st-patricks-day-run Email : info@moshanproductions.com Additional Info : 2012 Event information: Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012 Time: 8:00AM (tentative) Location: Vasona Park“ Los Gatos, CA Distances: 5k, 10K and Half Marathon Details: Once again we aim to provide you with an amazing race experience. We have made some improvements this year, including a great change to our course that will allow more space for runners, as well as added a half marathon! Due to popular demand, we are once again offering finishers medals in 2012. It is Moshan Productions™ mission to sustain bodies and the planet and therefore we strive to take new steps at each event to lessen our impact on the environment. As we have in the past, we have renewed our Pledge with Athletes for a Fit Planet, promising to take steps to keep our events friendly to the Earth. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 1500 PARTICIPANTS

03/18/2012 Honda's LA Marathon Distance: 26.2 Miles Location : The race starts at Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012. The race ends on Ocean Avenue at the intersection of Ocean Ave and California Avenue in Santa Monica. State : California Contact : Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research Phone : (310) 473-5121 Fax : (310) 473-5107 Website : www.pancreatic.org Email : phillip@pancreatic.org Additional Info : In Los Angeles, it's 26.2 miles to stardom. And runners can now secure their spots on the starting line by signing up for the 2012 Honda LA Marathon to be held on Sunday, March 18th. The race is expected to draw in excess of 25,000 participants for the third running of the marathon's wildly successful 'Stadium to the Sea' route, which takes runners from Dodger Stadium to the Santa Monica Pier, with a highlight reel of sights in between: famous districts such as Chinatown and Little Tokyo; iconic areas including the Sunset Strip and Rodeo Drive; and noteworthy L.A. landmarks Walt Disney Concert Hall, Grauman's Chinese Theater, the Capitol Records Building and many more. Following a successful 2011 race in which Ethiopia's Markos Geneti set a new race record of 2:06:35 despite wet weather, organizers anticipate an even larger and more diverse field of runners from across California, throughout the United States and around the world. Runners will reach the starting line as spring hits Los Angeles, enjoying an iconic course that takes advantage of Southern California's signature assets: beautiful beaches, palm tree-lined streets and countless sights along the way. 'This is a world-class route that is fast and fun, whether you're an elite runner or a first-time marathoner,' said LA MARATHON LLC Chief Operating Officer Nick Curl. 'There's no better way to see Southern California than running the streets of Los Angeles from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica, with so many great neighborhoods in between. Building on two years of experience with this fantastic course, the 2012 race is shaping up to be our best yet.' Registration is open on the Honda LA Marathon's official website ' www.lamarathon.com ' as of Monday, August 1st at 9:00 a.m. PDT. The event's $145 registration fee covers participation in the race and related activities, including admission to a two-day pre-race expo at Dodger Stadium (March 16-17), free runner shuttles to the race start, on-course nourishment and support, a spectacular finish line festival, a technical participant t-shirt, a collectible finisher's medal and much more. As an added bonus, the first 1,000 runners to sign up for the 2012 race will receive 25 percent off Honda LA Marathon-branded gear from marathon sponsor K-Swiss.

03/18/2012 14th Annual Shamrock 5k Fun Run and Walk 5K 6815 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin CA Damian Sandholm (925) 833-6649 http://dublinca.gov/index.aspx?NID=867 damian.sandholm@dublin.ca.gov The City of Dublin’s Shamrock 5k Fun Run and Walk is a community event that has over 1600 participants. This event is part of the city’s two-day St. Patrick’s Day Festival. The objectives of the Shamrock 5k Fun Run and Walk are to promote physical fitness by providing a family oriented running/walking event. We would also like to enhance community engagement, pride, and spirit during the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.

03/24/2012 The Margaret Wright Wellness 5k Run/Walk (hosted by Girls to Women) Distance: 5k Location : Palo Alto Baylands State : CA Contact : Joanna Leon Phone : 650-326-6431 Fax : 650-566-8553 Website : http://girlstowomen.org/events.html Email : info@girlstowomen.org Additional Info : This event is in celebration of Girls to Women's 5th year of continuous service to the East Palo Alto Community. Girls to Women is a girl-centered youth development program. g2W now serves an upwards of 60 girls a year with intensive school-year and summer enrichment and tutoring programs. Also feel free to contact: Erica McLain email: eamclain@eahops.com

3/24/2012 Mission Bay 5k Mission Bay California Matt Hackney 805-960-5310 events@movfitness.com This race is completely flat and great for beginners. Walkers are welcome. You may register for this race at http://www.movsports.com

03/25/2012 Coaster Run 5K, 10K & 1/2 Mile Kids Run Distance: 5K, 10K, 1/2 Mile Kids Run Location : Knott's Berry Farm Parking Lot - 8039 Beach Blvd. State : CA Contact : Anneka Sakovich Phone : 949 975-1812 Fax : Website : http://www.renegaderaceseries.com Email : questions@renegaderaceseries.com Additional Info : Sunday, March 25, 2012 - Run, Walk and Ride the Coasters for the Kids of SLDC. The Coaster Run offers a 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run and 1/2 Mile Kids Camp Snoopy Fun Run followed by a finish-line expo with a complimentary piece of Knott's famous Boysenberry Pie for all finishers. Packet Pick-up & Registration Saturday, March 24, 2012 11:00am~4:00pm Buena Park Downtown 8308 On The Mall, Buena Park, CA 90620 Sunday, March 25, 2012 6:00am ~ Registration Opens Registration, Start & Finish and Finish Line Expo are hosted in the Knott's Berry Farm parking area. 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620

03/25/2012 Oakland Running Festival Distance: Marathon, Half marathon, 5K, Relay, Kids fun run Location : Oakland State : CA Contact : Christine Bruse Phone : 410-605-9381 Fax : 410-605-9389 Website : www.oaklandmarathon.com Email : customerservice@corrigansports.com Additional Info : Come check out one of the fastest growing races in the Bay Area. With a scenic course that at one point allows you to see both Downtown Oakland and San Francisco as well as the Bay and Golden Gate Bridges plus fantastic crowd support, it's no wonder 98% of runners love the race.

03/31/2012 XTERRA Renegade Off-Road Triathlon, 3 Mile Trail Run, Renegade Duathlon Distance: Tri 1/2M Swim, 15M Bike, 3M Run; Duathlon - 3M Run, 7.5M Bike, 3M Run Location : Frank G. Bonelli Park, 120 Via Verde, San Dimas State : CA Contact : Anneka Sakovich Phone : 949 975-1812 Fax : Website : http://www.renegaderaceseries.com Email : questions@renegaderaceseries.com Additional Info : BACK AGAIN for 2012 - Renegade Off-Road Duathlon The Off-Road Duathlon has a 3 mile trail run, 7.5 mile off-road bike and a 3 mile trail run. This is sure to be a fun addition to the day's events XTERRA Renegade Off-Road Triathlon A calm lake and abundant trails make Bonelli Park the perfect setting for this event. This 1/2 mile swim, 15 mile (2-loop) bike and 3 mile trail run is challenging enough for the seasoned triathlete yet short enough to entice novices. The mountain bike course has a beginner/intermediate rating. The bike course is a mixture of paved roads, fire roads and single track trails. The trail run is hilly with a mixture of paved paths, fire roads and single track trails. XTERRA Renegade participants are eligible for XTERRA Championship points!! Renegade Recreational Off-Road Triathlon The same course as the Renegade Off-Road Triathlon, but with a 7.5 mile (1-loop) bike. This event will be timed but is not eligible for division awards. XTERRA Points are only awarded for the full distance XTERRA ' not the recreational Off Road Tri short course. 3-Mile Trail Run Challenge Not ready to commit to the swim and the bike? Try the 3-Mile Trail Run Challenge. Beginners will love it for the scenic lake and forest views and experienced runners will enjoy the challenging trails. Don't just spectate, participate!

4/1/2012 13th Annual Run for Zimbabwe Orphans & Fair Distance: See additional info Location : St. Joseph School, 1120 Miramonte Ave. Mountain View, CA 94040 Contact : Ellen Clark Address : 156 Marvin Ave. Los Altos City : Los Altos State : California Zip : 94022 Country : US Phone : 650 941 9206 Fax : Website : http://www.zimbabweparaguay.org Email : info@zimbabweparaguay.org Additional Info : Date: Sunday April 1, 2012 Time: 12:00PM 4:00PM Distances: Competitive 11 Cross-country races. 220 yards race (Preschool), 1/2 Mile race (Kindergarten); Mile races (in age-appropriate divisions Elementary School, Middle School, High School and Post-High School runners. Prizes for top runners in each age category. Running Fee: $5 per runner. To Register online at www.ZimbabweParaguay.org or signups on race day at the mee

04/07/2012 Santa Monica Boardwalk 5k/10k Santa Monica California Matt Hackney 805-960-5310 http://www.movsports.com events@movfitness.com This race is completely flat and great for beginners. Walkers are welcome. You may register for this race at http://www.movsports.com

04/14/2012 3rd Annual Kaweah Oaks Preserve 5K Trail Run Distance: 5K Location : Kaweah Oaks Preserve (29979 Road 182, Exeter, CA) State : CA Contact : Kelly Ryan Phone : 559-738-0211 Fax : 559-622-9477 Website : http://sequoiariverlands.org Email : kelly@sequoiariverlands.org Additional Info : JOIN SEQUOIA RIVERLANDS TRUST as we celebrate wildlife, open spaces and nature preserves with our 3rd Annual Kaweah Oaks Preserve 5K Trail Run/Walk. Registered participants can either ran or walked the beautiful 5K course through Kaweah Oaks Preserves oak and sycamore woodlands. What a way to celebrate Earth Day! This year, we anticipate a far greater turnout as we gather to enhance awareness about our regions natural resources and together make an enduring impact on land conservation in the southern Sierra Nevada and San Joaquin Valley. Saturday, April 14, 2012 - Same day registrations will be accepted only between 6:30 and 7:30am. Preserve gates open at 6:30am and race begins at 8:00AM. Registration details: http://sequoiariverlands.org

04/15/2012 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Los Angeles County Distance: 5K Location : Dodger Stadium State : California Contact : Kylee Belflower Phone : 714.978.1528 Fax : Website : www.pacificsportsllc.com Email : info@pacificsportsllc.com Additional Info : Pacific Sports LLC is teaming up with the Los Angeles County Affiliate of the Susan G Komen Race for the CureВ® to produce the March 24, 2012 Race for the Cure 5K run/walk at Dodger Stadium. "The LA County Race for the Cure has a goal of 20,000 participants in 2012, and we're excited to be a part of achieving that goal," said Pacific Sports Founder and president Jack Caress. Click Here to read the press release! We really hope you're all as excited about this as we are! You can find out more information by Clicking Here.

04/15/2012 Benicia Education Foundation's 5th Annual "Run for Education" Distance: 10K, 5K and 1 mile fun run Location : First & B Streets in downtown Benicia State : California Contact : Teresa Zabrek, Race Director Phone : Fax : Website : www.BeniciaRunForEducation.org Email : info@BeniciaRunForEducation.org Additional Info : Lace up your shoes, help Benicia public schools and join the fun on Sunday, April 15, 2012 for the 5th Annual Benicia Education Foundation Run For Education. Registration opens January 4th and you can save by registering early. There is an event for every ability- 10K chip timed run, 5K timed walk or run, 'Shop & Stroll' for non-runners and a 1-Mile Fun Run for kids 14 and under. Come enjoy a beautiful Sunday morning along the scenic Carquinez straight and through historical downtown Benicia.

04/08/2012 US Half Marathon "The Other Half" Distance: 13.1 M Location : San Francisco State : CA Contact : Lonnie Somers Phone : 303-522-4387 Fax : Website : http://ushalf.com/2/race-day.php Email : lonnie@hallucinationsports.com Additional Info : Join us on the San Francisco Bay for a grand musical finish with thousands of your closest friends! After finishing this 'Best of the Bay' awarded course, relax, refuel and reunite with friends and family. Enjoy live music, refreshments and massage in historic Aquatic Park below Ghirardelli Square with sweeping views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.

04/21/12 Survivor Mud Run 3.4 miles Dell' Oso Family Farms California Kevin Sartin 949-342-6058 www.survivormudrun.com info@survivormudrun.com

04/22/2012 Benicia Education Foundation's 5th Annual "Run for Education" 10K, 5K and 1 mile fun run First & B Streets in downtown Benicia California Teresa Zabrek, Race Director www.BeniciaRunForEducation.org info@BeniciaRunForEducation.org Lace up your shoes, help Benicia public schools and join the fun on Sunday, April 22, 2012 for the 5th Annual Benicia Education Foundation Run For Education. Registration opens January 4th and you can save by registering early. There is an event for every ability- 10K chip timed run, 5K timed walk or run, “Shop & Stroll” for non-runners and a 1-Mile Fun Run for kids 14 and under. Come enjoy a beautiful Sunday morning along the scenic Carquinez straight and through historical downtown Benicia. More information on the run and how to volunteer can be found at www.BeniciaRunForEducation.org Pre-race events include a Pasta Fill hosted by the Benicia High School Interact Club. Come and enjoy dinner and socializing at the historic Clock Tower on Friday, April 20, 2012.

04/28/2012 Mission Bay 5k Mission Bay, San Diego California Matt Hackney 805-960-5310 http://www.movsports.com events@movfitness.com This race is completely flat and great for beginners. Walkers are welcome. You may register for this race at http://www.movsports.com

04/28/2012 Terrain Mud Run - San Jose Distance: 3 Miles, 5+ Miles Location : Joseph D Grant County Park State : CA Contact : Race Director Phone : 503-974-4683 Fax : Website : http://terrainracing.com/ Email : events@terrainracing.com Additional Info : Terrain Mud Run challenges you both physically and mentally. Other mud runs boast 5 - 10 obstacles; terrain challenges you with over 20! After racing a 3 or 5+ mile option, you'll want to party at the finish line with friends, family, beer, and a view of terrain's signature obstacle, terrain mountain. You'll sweat. You'll get dirty. You and your friends will have the time of your life. Visit us at www.terrainRacing.com * contact us at events@terrainRacing.com * (503) 974-4683 FULL TERRAIN: 5+ MILES You and your friend will run through mud, trails, mother nature and 20* gnarly obstacles to test your physical and mental grit. 1/2 TERRAIN: 3+ MILES Not ready for a full terrain course? No worries, we have your covered. This course will challenge you with 12 - 16* sick obstacles to break you into the terrain culture. Join terrain for the muddiest day of your life. *As terrain is a unique race, so are our venues. With that said, the gnarly obstacles found in some cities may not be found in others due to the lay of the land and accessibility restrictions.

05/05/2012 Santa Monica Boardwalk 5k/10k Santa Monica California Matt Hackney 805-960-5310 http://www.movsports.com events@movfitness.com This race is completely flat and great for beginners. Walkers are welcome. You may register for this race at http://www.movsports.com

05/19/2012 Bull Canyon Run Distance: 10K, 5K, .5K Kid's Run Location : 800 Panther Drive, Santa Maria State : CA Contact : Ken George Phone : 805-9250951, exr. 194 Fax : Website : www.bcrun.org Email : bullcanyonrun99@yahoo.com Additional Info : SATURDAY, MAY 19 (8.00 A.M.) - BULL CANYON 5K & 10K and .5K Kid's Run at 10:00 A.M.: All events start at the Edwards Community Center, 800 North Panther Street, Santa Maria (East on Main Street from Highway 101, just north of Pioneer Valley High School). The 5K is a relatively flat out and back course while the 10K continues farther up Bull Canyon and has more hills. Both distances will include a walk and the total number of entries for all events is limited to 1,500. The cost is $20 for military youth runners (under 18) while adult runners pay $25. No race day registration - runners/walkers are guaranteed a shirt, all finishers receive a medal, awards are 4 deep in 14 age groups, and plaques will be awarded to top 3 finishers in both races as well as to the top finisher in each age division. Register on line at www.active.com (no extra fee), go the race web site at www.bcrun.org Event is held in conjunction with the Santa Maria Recreation & Parks Department, 615 South McClelland, Santa Maria, 93454. Directed by Ken George, 928-3781, Ext. 194, bullconyonrun99@yahoo.com. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics.

5/19/2012 Paiute Meadows Trail Run & Walk Distance: 4.7 mi, 2 mi run/walk, 1mi kids & sr walk Location : Susanville Ranch County Park, Susanville, CA Phone : 530-257-3252 Fax : Website : Email : projects@llttweb.org Additional Info : A scenic trail course in a beautiful mountain meadow setting. Events for all ages and abilities. Awards, refreshments and a great time!

5/26/2012 Mission Bay 5k Mission Bay, San Diego California Matt Hackney 805-960-5310 http://www.movsports.com events@movfitness.com This race is completely flat and great for beginners. Walkers are welcome. You may register for this race at http://www.movsports.com

06/02/2012 Soboba 5k Trail Race Distance: 5k Location : San Jacinto State : California Contact : Steve Lopez Phone : 951-634-8227 Fax : Website : www.facebook.com/sobobaparksandrec Email : slopez@soboba-nsn.gov Additional Info : This will be a timed 5k trail race consisting of some pavement and moslty dirt road type terrain. $30 registration fee will include race t-shirt and goodie bag. You can register on active.com. Awards will be givien to top three overall male and female finishers and top finisher in each male and female age group. Proceeds from the race will benefit our local preschool.

6/3/12 See Jane Run Women's Half Marathon & 5K - Alameda Distance: Half Marathon, 5k Location : Crown Memorial State Beach City : San Francisco State : CA Zip : 94124 Country : USA Phone : 4158141498 Fax : 4155940872 Website : http://www.seejanerun.com/t-See-Jane-Run-Half.aspx Email : events@seejanerun.com Additional Info : Take a big group of women, add chocolate, champagne, massages, laughter, tears and lots of fun it feels like a girls night out, right? But it's not. Its the See Jane Run Half Marathon and 5K Race Series! Grab your mother, sister, daughter, girlfriends and join the celebration. Whether you are walking or running, youll be surrounded by the wonderful camaraderie from participants, volunteers and See Jane Run staff. Every participant receives a t-shirt and a medal. Oh! And don't forget, there's also a Kids 1 mile fun run.

06/09/2012 MACH 1 Mud Run Distance: 5K Location : Corona Municipal Airport State : California Contact : Dana Swearingen Phone : 909-433-3044 Fax : Website : http://www.machonemudrun.com Email : danas@kfrog.net Additional Info : The MACH 1 Mud Run is an approximate +5k course beginning and ending on the battle grounds of the Corona Municipal Airport. The course includes trails and hills, along with, professionally built obstacles and several mud pits! You asked for a challenge you got it!! You will get wet and you will get muddy! Be sure to bring towels and a change of clothing. Quick Facts: When: Saturday, June 9th, 2012 Where: Corona Municipal Airport Fees: $39 thru 1/03/12, $43 1/04/12 thru 2/21/12, $53 2/22/12 thru 5/01/12, $63 5/02/12 thru registration closes. Teams of 4 info: Male Team $152, Female Team $152, Coed Team $152

06/10/2012 Dream Mile 2012 Distance: 5K/10K/Half Marathon Location : Hellyer COuntry Park, San Jose, CA, 95111 Contact : Vibha Org Address : 985 Hellyer Avenue San Jose, California 95111 City : san jose State : ca Zip : 95111 Country : Santa Clara Phone : Fax : Website : http://wiki.vibha.org/Dream_Mile:2012_Bayarea_Home Email : kasturi.adhya@vibha.org Additional Info : Vibha Run/Walk 2012, 5/10K/Half Marathon and Carnival The Dream Mile is the flagship event in Vibha's continued efforts to increase awareness about the plight of underprivileged children. It has come a long way since its inception in 1998. It has grown from being a small event attended primarily by volunteers and friends to a permanent fixture on the calendars of runners in the various cities in America. The increasing participation and enthusiasm for this event just goes to show how strongly people feel about the cause of underprivileged children. Professionally Timed FREE for Children under 12 FREE T-Shirt & Food Kid's Carnival ' Games, Face Painting, Mehendi and more' 5K: $20 (Early bird), $25 (regular) 10K: $25 (Early bird), $30 (regular) Half Marathon: $45 (Early bird), $60 (regular) Early bird ends May 27th FREE for Children under 12 Signature : kasturi adhya, Feb 26, 2012

6/16/12 See Jane Run Women's Half Marathon & 5K - Boise Distance: Half Marathon, 5k Location : Julia Davis Park City : San Francisco State : CA Zip : 94124 Country : USA Phone : 4158141498 Fax : 4155940872 Website : http://www.seejanerun.com/t-See-Jane-Run-Half.aspx Email : events@seejanerun.com Additional Info : Take a big group of women, add chocolate, champagne, massages, laughter, tears and lots of fun it feels like a girls night out, right? But it's not. Its the See Jane Run Half Marathon and 5K Race Series! Grab your mother, sister, daughter, girlfriends and join the celebration. Whether you are walking or running, youll be surrounded by the wonderful camaraderie from participants, volunteers and See Jane Run staff. Every participant receives a t-shirt and a medal. Oh! And don't forget, there's also a Kids 1 mile fun run.

06/24/2012 Arroyo Creek Half Marathon Half Marathon, 5k 10k Rancho Simi Park California Bill Escobar 805-258-3779 www.ArroyoCreekHalfMarathon.com bill@elitesportsvc.com The race will start at Rancho Simi Park and run along the Arroyo bike path that is lined with beautiful trees for shade. The bike path runs through the center of Simi Valley and along the arroyo creek that is still home to ducks and cranes soaking up the sun while playing in the gently flowing spring /summer time water. This course is all flat, great for beginners and advanced athletes alike! All runners will receive: •Finisher's medal •A race day event shirt •Race day goodie bag •post race munchies

06/30/2012 10K, 5K, 1M Pajama Run/ Walk Distance: 10k, 5k,1m Location : Shoreline Marina Green Park, 386 E. Shoreline Dr. Long Beach, CA USA State : CA Contact : Mariya Mokshina Phone : 951-660-5785 Fax : 888-418-7272 Website : http://www.lbpajamarun.com/ Email : mariya@arcempire.co Additional Info : 10k, 5k, 1 mile Pajama Run and Health and Fitness Expo along with Fit classes.(Proceeds from the run go to the Sleep Disorder Relief Foundation 501(c)(3)). Happy Hour on The Shore with Live Bands, DJ, Beer and Wine Gardens, and Summer Food Gardens. Fun in the sun, 250+ vendors, freebies, prizes, raffles, games and more ALL IN 1 DAY!!!

08/04/2012 Squaw Mountain Run Distance: 3.6 miles Location : Squaw Valley USA, State : California Contact : Sally Jones Phone : Fax : Website : www.squawmountainrun.com Email : squawmountainrun@gmail.com Additional Info : For the past 31 years, on the first Saturday of August, hundreds runners and hikers have made the annual pilgrimage to the top of Squaw Valley to enjoy a great workout with stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the High Sierra. Starting at the base of Squaw Valley USA (6200') the course climbs the 3.6 mile mountain run to High Camp (8200') where awards, raffle, music, light refreshments & beer are provided. Participants can choose to RUN or take a more leisurely pace and HIKE or Nordic walk (hike with poles). For the less energetic ' let the cable car do the 2000 foot elevation gain & join our knowledgeable guides for the beautiful FLOWER WALK on easy rolling terrain

08/18/2012 Running with the Bears Marathon, Half, and 10K Distance: 26.2, 13.1, 10 K Location : 4864 North Arm Road, Greenville. Goss Ranch State : California Contact : Josie Litchfield Phone : 5302847007 Fax : 5302847111 Website : www.runningwiththebears.org Email : jlitchfield@mountaincircle.org Additional Info : It's August in Plumas County, bring your bear bells and a warm jacket! Average race day low: 46 degrees (and don't worry, we'll give you the bear bells in your goody bag...) Join us for the second annual Running with the Bears Event, a fundraiser for foster children served by Mountain Circle. Race Location: Start and Finish are at the Goss Ranch, 4864 North Arm Road, Greenville, CA 95947 Greenville is in the magnificent Indian Valley on Highway 89 near Lake Almanor at 3500 feet elevation. Participants in the Running with the Bears Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K will be surrounded by a stunning mountain backdrop and enjoy views of a valley dotted with ranches, old barns and grazing cattle. The most alluring aspect of this route is its serenity. This may just become your destination race for years to come. Aid stations will be located approx. every 2.5 miles throughout all courses and are stocked with water, specialty hydration drinks, snacks, and first aid kits. Stations will be operated by local groups, competing to win your vote and $1,000 for their cause! Chip Timing: Digital Chip Timing provided by Under the Sun Events. T-Shirts/Awards: Entry fee includes a participation gift (a tech t-shirt in your size if you register before August 4th), a finisher medal for marathon and half-marathon finishers, age division and overall division awards. After Party: We hope you will join us for an evening Luau BBQ at the Goss Ranch Finish Line (5 p.m). Join the locals for hula dancers, ukulele players, cow pie bingo, and a hale bale maze for the little runners in your life. Not to miss! Strollers/Dogs and Children: This is Plumas County, of course you can bring them! Just please, keep the dogs leashed and the kids supervised. Certification: Running with the Bears Marathon and Half Marathon will be USATF Certified in late February. 'Friend' us on Facebook for updates, pics, and tips on running in the Mountains!

09/08/2012 Sacramento 5k Foam Fest Distance: 5k (3.1 miles) Location : Gibson Ranch Park State : California Contact : Mary Mann Phone : 801-798-5417 Fax : Website : http://www.5kfoamfest.com/ Email : Additional Info : Feeling a bit dirty from all the mud runs out there? Foam up your next run with the 5K Foam Fest! Imagine all the fun of running through mud, jumping over obstacles mixed with the excitement of running through a giant car wash. You will be covered in mud up to your Adam's apple and then dodge through obstacles to emerge covered in suds. This race is more fun than a scrub in the tub on a Saturday night!

09/14/2012 Ragnar Relay Napa Valley Distance: 200ish Miles Location : San Francisco State : CA Contact : Cydney Phone : 801-499-5024 Fax : 801-499-5023 Website : http://www.ragnarrelay.com/race/napavalley Email : info@ragnarrelay.com Additional Info : PICTURE THIS: The Golden Gate Bridge. Wine Country. You and 11 of your closest friends running day and night, relay style, through some of Northern California's most beautiful scenery. This running event starts in Marina Green, near downtown San Francisco, runners will take awe in the views of the Bay Area while crossing the Golden Gate Bridge as they head toward Sausalito and Mill Valley. Participants will race inland and experience the rolling hills and farmland of Petaluma before heading toward the Valley of the Moon. This race will guide runners south to Sonoma and along country roads to Napa Valley, where endless vineyards will surround runners. The race (and your stamina) will wrap up in Calistoga. Mark your running calendars; you don't want to miss this race.

09/22/2012 Gold Rush Fun RUn Distance: 10 Mile, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Location : El Dorado Trail beginning in Placerville and out to Camino State : CA Contact : Jessica Bean Phone : 916-381-1300 Fax : 916-381-9026 Website : http://goldrushfunrun.com Email : jbean@inallianceinc.com Additional Info : unners, walkers and outdoor enthusiasts will take to the trails on Saturday, September 22, 2012 when local nonprofit INALLIANCE hosts the 4th Gold Rush Fun Run & Walk fundraiser on the El Dorado Trail beginning in Placerville. Participants will weave their way through the Sierra Nevada Foothills in 10 mile, 10K, 5K and 1 mile races along what used to be the Michigan California Lumber Company railway corridor. Following the races, guests will enjoy a Finish Line Celebration featuring refreshments, music, vendors, raffle prizes and awards ceremony. The races will all be chip timed by Synergy Race Timing and all race winners will receive custom medals. The event is an annual benefit for INALLIANCE, a local nonprofit that has been serving people with developmental disabilities since 1952. All proceeds will go towards the work and life skills, supported employment and supported living services InAlliance provides to people with developmental disabilities in El Dorado and surrounding counties. Last year, 300 participants finished the race to raise over $6,000; this year organizers hope to double that amount. Registration is now open online, in person or by mail. Races are open to people of all ages and INALLIANCE is offering a discount on registration, free raffle tickets and a special gift to everyone who registers by August 18. For more information visit www.goldrushfunrun.com or email jbean@inallianceinc.com.

10/06/2012 Chapman University 5K Run/Walk Distance: 5K Location : Chapman University, One University Drive, Orange CA State : CA Contact : Phone : 714-628-2750 Fax : Website : http://www.chapman.edu/5k Email : 5K@chapman.edu Additional Info : The course takes you through the Old Towne Orange Historic District, including the Downtown Circle and neighborhoods listed on the National Register of Historic Places, finishing on Chapman University's picturesque campus at the Ambassador George L. Argyros '59 Global Citizens Plaza. The Flattest, Fastest and "Funnest" 5K in the World!

10/06/2012 Terrain Mud Run - SoCal Distance: 3 Miles, 5+ Miles Location : SoCal State : CA Contact : Race Director Phone : 503-974-4683 Fax : Website : http://terrainracing.com/ Email : events@terrainracing.com Additional Info : Terrain Mud Run challenges you both physically and mentally. Other mud runs boast 5 - 10 obstacles; terrain challenges you with over 20! After racing a 3 or 5+ mile option, you'll want to party at the finish line with friends, family, beer, and a view of terrain's signature obstacle, terrain mountain. You'll sweat. You'll get dirty. You and your friends will have the time of your life. Visit us at www.terrainRacing.com * contact us at events@terrainRacing.com * (503) 974-4683 FULL TERRAIN: 5+ MILES You and your friend will run through mud, trails, mother nature and 20* gnarly obstacles to test your physical and mental grit. 1/2 TERRAIN: 3+ MILES Not ready for a full terrain course? No worries, we have your covered. This course will challenge you with 12 - 16* sick obstacles to break you into the terrain culture. Join terrain for the muddiest day of your life. *As terrain is a unique race, so are our venues. With that said, the gnarly obstacles found in some cities may not be found in others due to the lay of the land and accessibility restrictions.

10/13/2012 Kiss Me Dirty Mud Run Series - San Jose, CA Distance: 5K Female-Only Mud Obstacle Course Run Location : Santa Clara County Fairgrounds - 344 Tully Road - San Jose, CA 95111 State : California Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : http://www.kissmedirty.com Email : Additional Info : Wanna get a little... dirty?! Everyone from the pretty princesses to the filthiest of female slop jocks is bound to enjoy the downright dirty goodness that Kiss Me Dirty mud runs offer. You will hop, skip, jump, slip and scramble your way through obstacles and mud to become an OFFICIAL "Dirty Girl", and with filthy fun like this, you just might have to ask someone to "Kiss Me Dirty" once you finish! Kiss Me Dirty events are female-only mud runs designed for women of all athletic abilities, with a portion of proceeds benefiting gynecological cancer research. So whether you bring him along to watch YOU wallow in the slop for a while, or you leave him home to take out the trash and cut the grass, you and your best gal pals will certainly come away with some good, honest, dirty fun. Come and get as dirty as you want... we won't tell!

10/27/2012 The Naked Foot 5K Distance: 5K Location : Santa Barbara State : California Contact : Lauren Jones Phone : 720-352-3638 Fax : Website : http://thenakedfoot5k.com/#/santa-barbara/ Email : info@thenakedfoot5k.com

10/27/2012 The Naked Foot 5k Distance: 5k Location : Chase Palm Park, 236 East Cabrillo Boulevard Santa Barbara, CA 93103 State : California Contact : Lauren Jones Phone : 7203523638 Fax : Website : http://thenakedfoot5k.com/#/santa-barbara/ Email : info@thenakedfoot5k.com

10/28/2012 The 15th Annual LA Cancer Challenge 5K/10K Walk/Run and Kids Can Cure Fun Run Distance: 5K/10K Location : Veterans Administration Grounds in West LA. State : California Contact : Phillip Phone : 3104735121 Fax : Website : http://www.lacancerchallenge.com Email : phillip@pancreatic.org Additional Info : The LA Cancer Challenge is a magical event steeped in a rich tradition of family, friends and a relentless effort to raise money to find a cure for Pancreatic Cancer.

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