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].
Bay Area Running Camp
2026 Summer Trails / XC Session
Next year begins here!
The Bay Area Running Camp is BACK with a full week, FIVE day summer day camp session,
Monday - Friday, August 3-7 (8:30am-12pm).
Kick start your fall competitive season with some running on beautiful Portola Valley trails, along with tips and skills to help prepare you for the 2026-27 competitive year, and the chance to hear from college and post-collegiate runners and coaches on their experiences.
Our goal is to equip 6th-12th graders with information and inspiration to help you take ownership over your running journey. Space is limited, so sign up today.
Thank you to HOKA for again serving as our official apparel partner in 2026!
Financial assistance available. We hope to see you at camp in August!
REGISTER NOW for EARLY BIRD PRICING!
Join us for a majestic race along the beautiful 17 mile drive coastal roads of Monterey California to Pebble Beach and back. Views of gorgeous cliffs and scenic ocean views. This is definitely a race for your bucket list. This flat and fast course will definitely score you a personal best PR.
Event details and schedule
There is plenty of parking at Lovers Point Park. Race starts promptly at 8 am. Registration and bib# pick up starts at 7 am. The course is chip timed so you must wear your bib on your front torso for the duration of the event and for a photo finish. Water, Gatorade, first aid, and Gu every 3 miles on the course. Apples, bananas, and oranges await you at the finish. All finishers receive a classic signature medallion. All participants receive a custom designed race T-Shirt. Don't miss the excitement of Sammamish Running!
Come play at of one of the most fun and scenic events on the west coast. This race has a sprint and international (Olympic) distance triathlon, with relays, aquathalon and aquabike categories for both races. Clydesdale and Athena triathlon categories are available.
There is a special, non-competitive Family & Friends wave for people who are new to triathlon or just want to race with family and friends regardless of age or gender.
Special youth pricing is available for youth 12-17 and seniors 70+ for all individual distances. Contact us for a discount for an all youth/senior relay team.
Triathlon club disounts available. If your Tri Club does not have a code, have a club officer contact us.
Sheltered swim and flat bike and run course make this a perfect place for your first race or a PR. Voted one of the best late season triathlons in the country. The bike ride is a totally closed course and both the bike and run courses follow the coastline to create one of the most scenic races around! (Pending approval of the 2025 bike course)
Stick around and play for a day at the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or visit the Surfer Museum or National Marine Sanctuary Center.
Participants will receive a finisher medal and custom t-shirt as part of their registration, plus a post race lunch and awards.
Join us in Gilroy, California on Saturday, August 22, 2026, for the Race2Unravel — a powerful day of ACTION in the fight against childhood cancer.
This inspiring community event features a 5K, 10K, and our new 5K Ruck Division — because every step forward fuels critical pediatric cancer research. Whether you run, ruck, sponsor, or donate, you are helping fund innovative research and honoring the children who inspire us: those still fighting, those we’ve lost, and the future we refuse to give up on.
And for our youngest supporters, we've added a few different options. They can participate in the main runs (5K Youth Ages 7–17 or 10K Youth Ages 9-17) or the Kids Fun Run (Ages 2–12) that consists of one lap around the park (just over ¼ mile). Parents are welcome to walk or run alongside their child for the Kids Fun Run but all those participating in the 5K or 10K must be registered. These are great opportunities for children to get involved and feel the spirit of the day.
Move with purpose. Show up with heart. Race2Unravel...until there is a cure!
About Rucking:
Rucking is a physical activity that involves walking with a weighted backpack, often referred to as a ruck. It combines the benefits of strength training and cardio, making it an effective workout for building endurance and muscle. Weight requirements are 30 lbs for men and 20 lbs for women, and rucksacks will be weighed prior to the start.
About the Course:
The route begins at Christmas Hill Park (Ranch Side) and winds through parts of the Uvas Creek Levee Park Preserve, following the Uvas Creek Levee Trail. The course is mainly flat and fully paved, offering a scenic run through one of Gilroy’s most beautiful natural areas.
To ensure a smooth and confident experience for all participants, there will be prominent course signage and clearly marked turnaround points.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Registration Deadline for T-shirt is July 31st
No Pets Allowed
This is a Cupless Race - Please bring your own water bottle.
Strollers are allowed but please start toward the back and give the right of way on the narrower portions of the course.
Regular Registration Ends Friday, August 21st @ 3pm; Same day registration available until 7:30AM sharp on Saturday, August 22nd.
Medals will be presented to the top three male and top three female finishers in the 5K, 5K Youth, 10K, 10K Youth and 5K Ruck divisions. Participants in the Kids Fun Run will also receive a commemorative medal.
The Sandman Triathlon is one of Santa Cruz County’s oldest triathlons, having held its inaugural race in 1985, in the infancy of the sport.
The Sandman is a fundraiser for:
the local State Parks,
Lifeguard operations,
the Junior Lifeguard program.
Proceeds help fund scholarships for underprivileged kids so they can receive high-quality water safety education.
The Sandman Triathlon is a USAT-sanctioned event.