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• SOAR with Empire Express Youth Running Club - Spring Program

  • Start
    May 05, 2026
  • End
    May 28, 2026
  • Location
    Rincon Valley Community Park, 5108 Badger Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  SOAR with Empire Express Youth Running Club

  Our coaches believe in creating a fun and healthy environment in which each athlete can develop at a rate individually appropriate for them. Our practices are challenging which will help build self-motivation in our leaders of the future. We use running as a means to empower strong and confident kids. All ability levels are welcome.

  Spring Program:

  Empire Express practice takes place at Rincon Valley Community Park(Badger Rd side under the trees near the parking lot). Runs will vary in distance. 

  This program is ideally designed for children ages 11-13 or entering 6-8th grade.
  

  Dates/Times:

  May 5 - May 28*

  Tuesday/Thursday 3:30-5:00 PM. 

  *May include entry to a local race at end of session.  Details TBA.

  Registration closes April 26^th.

  Cost:
  $129 per child for ERC members / $145 per child for non-ERC members.

  Group size: Minimum of 4 and maximum of 15.

  
  

  Our Purpose
  To instill the love and simplicity of running in children through games, drills, and movement. SOAR (Strength, Optimism, Awareness, Respect) components will be woven into our practices. 

  Please contact Coach Raylene at youthrunning@empirerunners.org with any questions.

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• Jackrabbit Derby (3 mile XC run) & 1K Bunny Hop - ERC events

  • When
    May 17, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    Jackrabbit Picnic Area (near boat launch), Spring Lake Regional Park, Santa Rosa

  Register

  
  

  30th annual
  

  Jackrabbit Derby
  Sunday, May 17, 2026
  Spring Lake Regional Park
  
  Both races start and finish in the field next to the Jackrabbit parking area.
  
  8:00 am: 1K Bunny Hop for kids 10 & under (paved bike path)
  8:15 am: 3 mile XC race (dirt trails and paved bike paths)

  Online registration closes Friday, May 15th.

  • Empire Runners Club members - Free
  • Non-members: $25

  Race Day registration

  • All runners - add $20 to above prices
    

  Bunny Hop: just show up and run!

  Registration fees are not refundable unless event is canceled.

  Questions?  Contact events@empirerunners.org
  
  

  Past Results
  Records
  Derby Course Map (downloadable pdf)
  

  
  

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• SOAR with Empire Express Youth Running Club - Summer Program

  • Start
    July 01, 2026
  • End
    July 31, 2026
  • Location
    Rincon Valley Community Park, 5108 Badger Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
  • Spaces left
    15

  SOAR with Empire Express Youth Running Club

  Our coaches believe in creating a fun and healthy environment in which each athlete can develop at a rate individually appropriate for them. Our practices are challenging which will help build self-motivation in our leaders of the future. We use running as a means to empower strong and confident kids. All ability levels are welcome.

  Summer Program:

  Empire Express practice takes place at Rincon Valley Community Park(Badger Rd side under the trees near the parking lot). Runs will vary in distance. 

  This program is ideally designed for children ages 11-13 or entering 6-8th grade.
  

  Dates/Times:

  July (exact Dates TBD)

  Tuesday/Thursday 3:30-5:00 PM. 

  *May include entry to a local race at end of session.  Details TBA.

  Registration closes TBD

  Cost:
  $129 per child for ERC members / $145 per child for non-ERC members.

  Group size: Minimum of 4 and maximum of 15.

  
  

  Our Purpose
  To instill the love and simplicity of running in children through games, drills, and movement. SOAR (Strength, Optimism, Awareness, Respect) components will be woven into our practices. 

  Please contact Coach Raylene at youthrunning@empirerunners.org with any questions.

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• Kenwood Footrace 10K & 3K

  • When
    July 04, 2026
  •  
    7:30 AM
  • Location
    Kenwood Plaza Park, Warm Springs Road, Kenwood, CA

  
  

  The oldest 10k Footrace in California

  (and maybe the most challenging!)

  
  

  53nd Kenwood Footrace
  4th of July 

  Race Schedule:
  July 3:
  Packet Pick-up at Fleet Feet Santa Rosa: 10am - 5pm
  Last Day for online registration
  
  July 4:
  7:30am 3K Start
  7:33am: 10K Start
  9am: Awards Ceremony and Scholarship Distribution

  Register

  Kenwood Footrace Website
  Volunteer
  Sponsor

  Questions?  Contact
  

  kenwoodfootrace@empirerunners.org

  
  

  we encourage all participants to consider becoming an Empire Runner's Club member for $12 as a youth or $36 as an adult, which includes free race registration year-round to multiple events (excluding Kenwood Footrace) and additional opportunities. 

  
  

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• Salmon Creek Beach Runs - 5 miles and 2 miles (ERC event)

  • When
    August 02, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Salmon Creek State Beach (north parking area along Hwy 1, CA

  

  The 48th annual
  Salmon Creek Beach Run

  
  

  Sunday, August 2, 10 am

  
  Salmon Creek State Beach
  5-mile and 2-mile races on the sand

  **REGISTRATION CLOSES AUGUST 1st!**

   

  we encourage all participants to consider becoming an Empire Runner's Club member for $12 as a youth or $36 as an adult, which includes free race registration year-round to multiple events and additional opportunities. 

  
  Post race picnicking encouraged (but no services or supplies will be provided). Please note that there are no fires, bbq's, or dogs allowed on the beach

  
  

  This event is hosted by the Bohn Family. For more information contact E. J. Bohn at 537–0513 (before 8:00pm) or by email at ejrun23@gmail.com.

  
  

  PAST RESULTS
  

  
  

  Registration questions?  Contact events@empirerunners.org

  
  

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• Phil Widener Empire Open 3.4 miles (ERC event)

  • When
    August 30, 2026
  •  
    8:45 AM
  • Location
    Spring Lake Regional Park (near Jackrabbit boat launch), Santa Rosa, CA

  
  

  33rd annual

  Phil Widener Empire Open

  Sunday, August 30, 2026

  PA/USATF Cross Country

  3.4 miles

  rugged dirt trails

  a bit of asphalt bike path

  a few short hills

  and some wicked competition

  3 races:
  Women's Open: 8:45 am
  Men's Masters (40 and older): 9:30 am
  Men's Open: 10:30 am
  

  Please plan to arrive early to avoid backups at the park entrance kiosk. Carpool if possible.

  $1500 PRIZE PURSE FOR USATF MEMBERS AND TEAMS

  Online registration

  • deadline to register Thursday, August 27th

  • Free for ERC members

  • $25 for non-members

  • Free for PAUSATF comped athletes (must have been awarded comped entry for the 2025 XC season by the PAUSATF)

  • We encourage all participants to consider becoming an Empire Runner's Club member for $12 as a youth or $36 as an adult, which includes free race registration year-round to multiple events and additional opportunities. 

  Mail in Registration

  • Must be received by Wednesday, August 26th. Send check payable to Empire Runners to: Empire Open
    1350A Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405

  • $25 for member/non-members

  • Free for PAUSATF comped athletes (must have been awarded comped entry for the 2026 XC season by the PAUSATF)

  • NO RACE DAY ENTRIES. NO EXCEPTIONS.

  • Entry fees are not refundable unless the event is canceled.

  Confirmation email is your proof of registration.

  Comp'd athletes (USATF past champions), please choose comp'd athlete registration form.

  Volunteer

  https://forms.gle/rcPqLUKvFibvJ8e27

   

  Past Results

  Records

  Course Map

  
  Questions?  Contact events@empirerunners.org
  
  

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• Annadel Loop (ERC event)

  • When
    September 06, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Annadel State Park Parking Lot, End of Channel Drive
  • Spaces left
    100

  
  

  40TH ANNUAL
  

  Annadel Loop 
  

  A challenging 6.45-mile trail race in the hills of Annadel State Park

  Sunday, September 6, 2025
  8am Start for 1st Wave

  Note: Race start is in the State Park parking lot, NOT at Cobblestone Trailhead as in years past.

  Online registration open through 5PM Saturday, September 5th. 

  We encourage all participants to consider becoming an Empire Runner's Club member for $12 as a youth or $36 as an adult, which includes free race registration year-round to multiple events and additional opportunities. 

  Staggered Start Times
  Runners receive head starts based on age and gender.
  

  
  

  Awards for the top 13 Finishers!!

  Carpooling and dispersed parking are highly encouraged as there is limited space in the parking lot at the end of Channel Dr. Consider parking on Montgomery Dr, on Violetti etc. and using the jog down Channel Dr as your warm up.

  Questions?  Contact events@empirerunners.org

  Past Results

  2025 Annadel Loop Course Map

  Volunteer at the race 

  RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE (for an additional $20)!

  Limited to first 100 runners registered.

  There are no refunds unless the event is cancelled.

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• McGuire's Breakfast Challenge: 3K & 8K Runs (ERC event)

  • When
    November 29, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Hidden Valley Elementary School, 3435 Bonita Vista, Santa Rosa, CA

  
  

  46th annual
  

  McGuire's Breakfast Runs

  3K & 8K Races

  Two events - run for fun or as competitive as you like.  The races are run consecutively - the 3K is first and the 8K will begin as soon as the 3K is complete.  You are welcome to run one or both events.

  No divisional awards at these events (but sometimes we have a small treat for finishers).

  Breakfast potluck immediately following the 8k race.  Please bring a breakfast food / drink item to share (and your own plates and utensils if at all possible). The potluck will be indoors in the school auditorium.

  We encourage all participants to consider becoming an Empire Runner's Club member which includes free race registration year-round to multiple events and additional opportunities.  

  • $12 as a youth
  • $36 as an adult
  • $48 for a family, 

  3k RUN COURSE | COURSE MAP

  • Start in front of Hidden Valley Elementary School.
  • Run South on Bonita Vista Lane.
  • Take a right on Chanate Road.
  • Right on Parker Hill Road.
  • Right on Leete Avenue.
  • Turn right on Aaron Drive.
  • Turn left on Sleepy Hollow Drive.
  • Turn right on Bonita Vista Lane.
  • Finish in front of Hidden Valley Elementary School.

       8k RUN COURSE  | COURSE MAP

  • Start in front of Hidden Valley Elementary School.

  • Run North on Bonita Vista Lane.

  • Turn Left of Deer Park Drive.

  • Turn Right on Sleepy Hollow Drive.

  • Turn Right on Aaron Drive.

  • Turn Left on Leete Avenue.

  • Turn Right on Parker Hill Road.

  • Right on Fountaingrove Parkkway.

  • Continue up Fountaingrove Parkway and take the Chanate Rd. exit

  • Turn Right on Chanate Road.

  • Turn Right on Bonita Vista Lane.

  • Finish in front of Hidden Valley Elementary School

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• The Last 10K & Final 2-Mile (ERC event)

  • When
    December 05, 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Howarth Park, Santa Rosa, CA

  
  

  The 47th Annual

  
  

  LAST 10K and FINAL 2-MILE

  The Last 10k is Empire Runners last race of the calendar year. You will run on paved paths and trails during the race. Finish the race with an Empire Runner mug of hot chocolate and enjoy the company of the club runners.

  Saturday, Dec. 5

  Location: Howarth Park 630 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 

  10k race begins at 8am, 2 Mile race begins at 8:10am

  Online Registration closes 5PM Friday 12/4/2026

  Empire Runners: Free

  Non-members: $25

  Race Day registration: add $20 to above prices.

  we encourage all participants to consider becoming an Empire Runner's Club member for $12 as a youth or $36 as an adult, which includes free race registration year-round to multiple events and additional opportunities. 
  

  
  

  Our club is made of volunteers. Want to help out and earn 75 Grand Prix points

  Volunteer for this Race!

  Course for 10k (Strava and GPX):

  
  

  Directions for the 10k course:

  Start at Camp Watam 

  Run from Howarth Park to Spring Lake Park. Mile 1 is before the dam

  Veer Left at the Chin-up bars to trail

  Cross over Violetti Entrance to Trail

  Left at Swim Lagoon

  Run paved Path to Railroad Bridge (near Rough Go Trail

  U Turn and take a left towards Hoen Exit

  Run THROUGH Campground towards Boat Ramp

  Turn Right at the first trail and run over the dam

  turn Left and run down along lake

  Follow Fishermans Trail turn left back to Howarth Park

  Finish at First picnic table at Howarth Park  (near parking lot)

  
  

  Past Results
  
  Questions?  Contact

  events@empirerunners.org
  

  
  

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