The Freedom Run is a premiere event at Morgan Hill’s annual Freedom Fest, one of the few all-day Independence Day celebrations in the Bay Area. Start your 4th of July celebration with a morning race that will take you through Morgan Hill’s historic, tree-lined downtown. Then stay for the award-winning parade, the largest privately organized parade in Northern California and the official 4th of July Parade of Santa Clara County.
The Freedom Fest’s annual events also include the Patriotic Sing, Family Street Dance, Freedom Car Cruise and Show, and the spectacular fireworks and entertainment show, Fireworks on the Green. Celebrated in our historic downtown core, the Community and Cultural Center as well as the Outdoor Sports Center, our six events deliver a spectacular, fun-filled, family-friendly celebration every July 4th holiday!
Bib pickup will be Saturday June 27, 2026 from 10am to 2pm in the parking lot of the LDS church at 1790 E. Dunne Ave in Morgan Hill. There will be a second bib pickup day on July 2 or July 3 with time TBA. Bibs can also be picked up the morning of the race from 6:45am-7:30am at 17575 Peak Ave, near the finish line. Visit the race website for more information.
Year 41 — and America's 250th Birthday!
This is the one you don't want to miss.
The Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club is fired up to bring you the 2026 Firecracker — and this year is unlike any other. Our nation is celebrating its 250th birthday, and we're throwing the party Santa Cruz style: lace up your shoes, hit the pavement, and kick off Independence Day the way this community has for over four decades at Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz CA.
We're calling all runners, walkers, families, and friends — our goal is 1,000+ runners this year!
That's right. We want to make the 2026 Firecracker the biggest in our history. So grab your crew, sign up your neighbors, rope in your coworkers, and let's pack Harvey West Park on the Fourth of July. Whether you're chasing a PR or pushing a stroller, there's a course for you.
Hello Riders,
Thank you for registering for the 2026 Pescadero Coastal Classic Road Race. We are working hard to bring you a great racing experience. The venue and course are fantastic, and we have some great prizes for the winners. This year's race is the NCNCA District Championship for M P12, W P123, all masters, and all U23 riders! See bottom of these notes for details.
Useful links: Race flyer, Alto Velo race website.
Where: Reg/start at Pescadero High School, 350 Butano Cut-Off, Pescadero CA 94060. Take Pescadero Rd inland from Hwy 1 about 3 miles; turn right onto Cloverdale, then left onto Butano Cut-Off. Registration opens at 7:00am and closes 15 minutes before each race start. Parking marshals will help you.
Course: A spectacular and hilly 28-mile loop through coastal dunes and redwood groves consisting of Stage Rd, Hwy 84 and Pescadero Rd. The race starts with a ~2 mile moto-enforced neutral zone from Pescadero High School until the right turn on Stage Rd. Use caution on the steep and twisty descents. Neutral Feed Zone is located after right turn onto Pescadero Rd from Hwy 84. Every racer's final lap will not be a full lap; the finish line is at the top of Haskins Hill on Pescadero Creek Road. Center Line Rule in force.
Info: Contact race promoter Bernardo Tapia at [email protected].
Prizes: $$$ plus merchandise, paid places to top 3-5 in all categories (merchandise only for men novice). Podium awards presented at the registration area after the race.
Entries: Online registration available on bikereg until Wednesday July 8 at 11:59pm PST. Fee includes $5.99 USAC and $3 NCNCA insurance surcharges. There will be an additional online registration surcharge. $15 extra for the convenience of race day registration. No refunds. Thank you for supporting the Alto Velo Racing Team!
Rules: This is a USAC-insured event held under USAC event permit. USAC license required. One-day licenses may be purchased on BikeReg for $15 (Novice only). Be respectful and courteous to the locals at all times; we are guests in their neighborhood. Follow the rules of the road while warming up. Cars are NOT allowed at the finish line or along Stage Rd. If you are supporting a rider, DO NOT drive to the finish line (your rider will be subject to disqualification). If driving back to the start area from the course, use Hwys 84 and 1 opposite the direction of the race to minimize traffic interruptions for racers.
NCNCA District Championship: To be eligible for the championship title, the rider needs to hold an annual license and reside in the NCNCA district.
U23 District Championship: Riders must be born on or after 01/01/03 to be eligible.
Masters District Championship: Age is based on your racing age on your USAC license.
Thank you for coming, and have a great race.
Run through 300 foot tall, 1500 year-old Coastal Redwoods, lush stream canyons, open meadows, pine and oak forests, and high dry chaparral-covered ridges. The Half Marathon, 30K, Marathon, and 50K events cross the San Lorenzo River (shown above) multiple times!
(Distances are accurately measured using a Rolatape® surveyor's measuring wheel.)
The Bloom Energy and Tarana Wireless Stars and Strides 5K-10K Run/Walk is now open for registration! This event will take place in Downtown San Jose at Discovery Meadow on Saturday, July 11, 2026. All proceeds benefit Valley Health Foundation. Your participation provides resources that support Valley Health Foundation’s ability to offer programs and services that positively impact the health of everyone in our community, including the most vulnerable and underserved.
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Join Us in the Pursuit of a Cure at the Lookin' For A Cure Palo Alto 5K!
Every year, Lookin' For A Cure 5k events light up cities across the United States. These events are not just about running, they are about igniting awareness, and unity in the fight against Ocular Melanoma. By participating, you're not only support groundbreaking research but also bringing together individuals affected by Ocular Melanoma.We are Lookin' For a Cure" in Palo Alto. Join A Cure in Sight on Saturday July 11th, 7AM-11AM at: 2452 Watson Ct. Palo Alto, CA US 94020. Help raise awareness and support the fight against Ocular Melanoma, the most common eye cancer in adults in the United States.
A Partnership for Progress
A Cure In Sight collaborates with leading research facilities and dedicated physicians that specialize in Ocular Melanoma treatment. Together, we channel the net proceeds from these events into ongoing research projects and patient support programs. Your involvement directly contributes to advancing the quest for a cure. Walk shoulder-to-shoulder with Ocular Melanoma survivors, their families, and the medical professionals who care for them at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University School of Medicine.
All ages are welcome to attend. Come run, walk, or stay in one place and play games at the Fourth Annual Lookin' for a Cure 5K at Stanford, hosted by A Cure in Sight and the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford. Set up your team, invite your friends and family, start your fundraiser and you are off to the finish line. Proceeds from this event will support the Stanford Ocular Oncology Program. Stanford is a national leader in providing state-of-the-art care for ocular melanoma patients of all ages and has pioneered groundbreaking research advances. Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD, MHS, professor of ophthalmology who anchors the ocular tumor service at Stanford is also working hard at Stanford to bring this event to fruition.
The race also aims to spread the word about the importance of early detection by getting regular dilated eye exams. Ocular melanoma makes up approximately 5 percent of melanomas in the United States. It is estimated that between 6-8 people per million will be diagnosed annually in the Western world.
Read more about the work Stanford is doing around ocular melanoma here.
Event Details
Packet pick up will be held at Road Runner Sports San Carlos located at: 1125 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070. Details will be available soon.
Race Swag
Guaranteed T-shirt, If Registered by June 27th.
Finisher Medal
Food & Drink
Course Aid Station
Commemorative Race Bib
Free Downloadable Photos
Official Finishers Time With Age Group Placements
Race day schedule
Registration 7 AM
Race start 8 AM
Announcements Awards 9:30 am
Free parking is available in the Byers Eye Institute parking lot on the corner of Embarcadero Rd. and Bayshore Rd.
Join us for another year of fun in the sun! At the Jolly10k you'll take a 10K or a 5K run or walk, through stunning Los Gatos mountain trails and arrive back at the finish line to enjoy fun, food and fellowship. We have informational booths, a variety of resource tables, CPR training and as always the Los Gatos Fire Dept. joins us for a group photo with the Fire Engine. We definitely have fun, but the reason we gather for the Jolly10k is to create a safe environment to have the difficult conversations about addiction and the deadly epidemic of Fentanyl that has flooded our country and stolen far too many young lives. But together, we can remember our loved ones and share life-saving information on how to prevent the next life lost from being someone in your family. Excercise, Information & Education!
The Loyalty Registration window is from Wednesday, March 25th at 7am until Monday, March 30th at 5pm. If eligible, you will have an access code emailed to you on March 25th at 7am when registration opens. Your code does not guarantee or reserve you a space. However, those eligible can register with their code any time during that window. While your code will only work 1 times, you are allowed to register up to (5) participants under one transaction using the code.
Who is considered Loyal?
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How do I verify my Loyalty Status?
Click "VERIFY LOYALTY STATUS" button below.
Type in your first and last name.
If you are eligible, your name will appear with the words: "You are eligible."
If you are not eligible, your name will NOT appear and you will see the words:
"Your name or email was not found on the eligible list, if you feel this is in error please click "DISPUTE FORM" on right side of page."
What are the next steps if I am eligible for Loyalty Status?
Hang tight! Loyalty Registration will not open until Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00am PDT.
If you are eligible, you will be emailed a unique access code on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Those eligible who received their code will have until Monday, March 30th at 5:00pm PDT to use their code to register.
Why might my name not appear in the database if I meet the criteria?
Our Loyalty database requires an exact match of your first name, last name and email address in 6 of 10 Wharf to Wharf registrations. Your name might not appear if:
You changed your last name.
You spelled your name wrong during registration.
You registered under a nickname.
You registered under different email addresses.
Please fill out our Dispute Form to resolve the issue. Dispute Forms must be submitted by March 22nd at 11:59pm PDT.
Still have questions?
Please email [email protected].
The 5th annual Strawberry Jam 1K/5K Fun Run/Walk coordinated by the Friends of Watsonville Parks and Community Services will kick-off the Watsonville Strawberry Festival on Saturday August 1, 2026. The Jam begins and ends at the temporary location, Landmark Elementary School in Watsonville while Ramsay Park is being renovated. This is an easy and fun course that includes Watsonville's beautiful slough system with an out and back section on Ohlone Parkway. See photo of course. No dogs please, but families and strollers are welcome. Register on Active.com. Races will be coordinated by the Santa Cruz Track Club.
The Jam is being held in conjunction with The Watsonville Strawberry Festival, held on Saturday, August 1, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 2, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in historic downtown Watsonville. https://www.watsonville.gov/1117/Watsonville-Strawberry-Festival
Contact: [email protected] for any questions.
Event details and schedule
Check-in on race day begins at 6:45 am at Landmark Elementary School parking lot. The Kids 1K Fun Run/Walk begins promptly at 7:45 am. Parents are welcome to join and guide their kids through the 1K run. The 5k Fun Run/Walk will follow for those of ages 12+ starting at 8am. There will be portable restrooms and water stations available on day of race. Look out for designated guides who will be stationed at various points throughout the race to ensure the designated course is easy to follow. Costumes are encouraged!!
Parking:
There is limited parking at Landmark Elementary School. Experienced Runners are encouraged to warm up by parking at the Ramsay Park Nature Center Parking Lot at on HARKINS SLOUGH ROAD and warming up for .5 miles on the path to race. There will be an attentent at the parking lot to help direct runners. Please see map for pathway from Nature Center to Landmark Elementary School.
Registration Fees are as follows:
Kids 1K (Ages 12 and under): $10
5K (Ages 12+):
$40 until 07/30/2026
$45 After 7/30 and Day of Event for Cash and Card Payments
Prizes:
Ribbons will be awarded to top 2 in each category.
Strawberry-themed socks will be given to all pre-registrants over age 12. Socks may be available on race day but are not guaranteed for day-of-race registrants.
Divisions:
Male and Felmale Categories
19 and Under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
Contact: [email protected].
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.