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• Forestville Skatespot 5K Fun Run

  • When
    May 10, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Downtown Oaks Park, Forestville, CA

  On Saturday, May 10th, join us for a run, walk or stroll along the beautiful West County trail while helping to raise money for a free, public Skatepark in Forestville.
  
  This 5K race (2.5 out and 2.5 back) starts at the Downtown Oaks Park in Forestville. Head down the scenic West County Trail, wind along country roads, continue past lovely wineries, then back to Downtown for music, food and fun!
  
  Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in the following 4 categories, Adult men, Adult women and Under 18 boys, Under 18 girls.
  
  Join us after the run for the chance to win exciting raffle gifts and bid on a few silent auction items including a week's stay in Cabo!
  
  The run will be timed. But - if you prefer a leisurely pace, no worries. You can join in too!
  
  Registration begins at 8:15 a.m.
  
  Run starts at 9:00 a.m.
  
  Parking is limited! We encourage you to carpool, bike, or use public transportation.

  Regsitarion information:

  Forestville Skatespot Fun Run

  
  

  
  

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• 2025 Bob Shor Summer Track Series Registration (6/10, 6/24, & 7/8)

  • Start
    June 10, 2025
  •  
    5:45 PM
  • End
    July 08, 2025
  • Location
    Montgomery High School @ 1250 Hahman Drive, Santa Rosa CA

  38th 
  

  Empire Runners Club
  Bob Shor Summer Track Series

  Register once for the whole season!

  Includes 3 meets - Tuesday June 10th, Tuesday June 24th, and Tuesday July 8th

  5:15 pm to 6:30 pm:  Registration/bib pick up tables open

  5:45 pm: Free un-timed 100 & 200 meter races for kids 7 & under

  6:00-8:00 pm (approx.): Timed races for all runners 8 & over

  
  

  5:45pm: Kids Sprints

  100m and 200m dash

  For all runners under 8 years old

  No entry fee but parent must register and sign waiver before race.

  This is a fun non-competitive event. No times will be recorded.

  
  

  Runners 8 and older: 

  Order of events:

  6:00 pm  Mile (3 heats)

  100 meter

  800 meter

  200 meter

  400 meter

  Long race: 

  1st meet:  3000 meter

  2nd meet:  2-mile

  3rd meet:   5000 meter

  4x400 meter Relay

  
  

  Registration and Fees:
  
  Register once online for all three meets 
  
  Online Registration deadline: Sunday 11:59 pm, 2 days before the Tuesday meet
  ER Club Members: FREE online, Race day $20
  NON-Members: $20 online, Race day $30
  
  Note: If you join the club online, you must also register online for the Summer Track series separately.
  
  Notes:
  This is a fun, family-friendly event, staffed entirely by volunteers. It is intended to simulate a high school track meet in tone and accuracy. It is a great way to introduce younger kids to our sport, serious athletes to test their training progress and for the old timers to relive the glory days.
  We make every attempt to keep track of times and report them properly within one week on our website. If you really want an extremely accurate guaranteed-reliable time for your personal record, please bring a friend with a timer dedicated just to you, or wear your own watch.
  Any child under 8 years old who would like to compete in an adult race must receive prior permission from the race director. 
  Registration fees are not refundable unless event is canceled.
  No dogs or other pets allowed on school property.

  Past Results
  

  ER All Time Track Records 070924.pdf
  

  Questions?  Problems registering?  Contact events@empirerunners.org

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

  • When
    August 03, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Salmon Creek State Beach (north parking area along Hwy 1, CA

  

  The 48th annual
  Salmon Creek Beach Run

  
  

  Sunday, August 3, 10 am

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

  **REGISTRATION CLOSES AUGUST 1st!**

   

  
  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 ejrun@sbcglobal.net.

  
  

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  Registration questions?  Contact events@empirerunners.org

  
  

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• Annadel Loop (ERC event)

  • When
    September 07, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Annadel State Park Parking Lot, End of Channel Drive
  • Spaces left
    75

  
  

  39TH ANNUAL
  

  Annadel Loop 
  

  6.75 Mile Trail Race
  a challenging loop in the hills of Annadel State Park

  Sunday, September 7, 2025
  8am Start for 1st Wave of Loop

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

  Registration open through Friday, September 6th. Registrations after this time will not be accepted.

  RESULTS

  Handicap Head Starts
  Runners receive head starts based on age and gender.
  

   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 drive, on Violetti etc and using the jog down Channel drive as your warm up

  
  

  Questions?  Contact events@empirerunners.org
  

  
  Past Results
  

  2023 Anadel Loop Course Map.pdf
  Handicap Head Start Table

  PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

  Limited to first 50 runners registered.

  There are no refunds unless the event is cancelled.

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• Phil Widener Empire Open 3.4 miles (ERC event)

  • When
    September 28, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Spring Lake Regional Park (near Jackrabbit boat launch), Santa Rosa, CA

  
  

  33rd annual

  Phil Widener Empire Open
  PA/USATF Cross Country
  

  3.4 miles
  rugged dirt trails
  a bit of asphalt bike path
  a few short hills
  and some wicked competition
  

  
  

  Sunday, September 28, 2025

  
  

  3 races:
  Women's Open: 9:00 am
  Men's Masters (40 and older): 9:45 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, September 25th
    
  • Free for ERC members
  • $20 for non-members
  • Free for PAUSATF comped athletes (must have been awarded comped entry for the 2025 XC season by the PAUSATF)

  Mail in Registration

  • Must be received by Wednesday, September 24th. Send check payable to Empire Runners to:
    Empire Open
    1350A Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
  • $20 for member/non-members
  • Free for PAUSATF comped athletes (must have been awarded comped entry for the 2025 XC season by the PAUSATF)
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  2025

  • 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. 

  Past Results
  Records
  Course Map
  
  Questions?  Contact events@empirerunners.org
  
  

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

  • When
    November 30, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Hidden Valley Elementary School, 3435 Bonita Vista, Santa Rosa, CA

  
  

  45th 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.

  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 06, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Howarth Park, Santa Rosa, CA

  
  

  The 45th 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. 6

  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 12/4/2024

  Empire Runners: Free

  Non-members: $20

  Race Day registration: add $20 to above prices.

  
  

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

  Volunteer for this Race!

  
  

  New Course in 2024 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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