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• Bob Shor Summer Track Series (Meet 1, 2, and 3)

  • When
    June 11, 2024
  •  
    5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Montgomery High School @ 1250 Hahman Drive, Santa Rosa CA

  Register

  37th 
  

  Empire Runners Club
  Bob Shor Summer Track Series Meet 1,2, and 3 

  Register once for the whole season! 
   Click here to register online.

  Includes 3 meets - June 11^th, 25^th, and July 9^th

  5:15 pm to 6:30 pm:  Bib pick up tables and late registration open.

  5:45 pm: Free un-timed 100 & 200 meter races for kids 7 & under (No entry fee but parent must register and sign waiver before race). This is a fun non-competitive event. No times will be recorded.

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

  Order of events, runners 8 and older: 

  6:00 pm  Mile (3 heats)

  100 meter

  800 meter

  200 meter

  400 meter

  Long race: 

  June 11^th,   3000 meter

  June 25^th,  2-mile

  July 9^th,  5000 meter

  4x400 meter Relay

  
  

  Registration and Fees: 
  

  
  

  Register once online for all three meets!!!  
  Online Registration deadline: June 9th 11:59 pm, 2 days before the Tuesday meet. 

  
  

  ER Club Members: FREE  online if preregistered before the 1st track meet, June 9th. 

  Note: If you join the club online, you must also register online for the Summer Track series separately.

  
  

  NON-Members: $25 online

  NON-Members UNDER 18 - $10.00

  Kids 7 or under – FREE (registration not required)

  (for Kids 7 and under we only have two events, the 100M and 200M)

  
  

  Race Day: Members that did not preregister AND non-members: $25.00

  Under 18 is still $10.00

  
  

  **SPECIAL NOTE: We will not be using historical bib numbers. Pick up your bib with your new number at the event. Your bib number is for all three track meets this year.

  **Also, no strollers or dogs on the track.

  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
  

  Records
  

  Questions?  Problems registering?  Contact events@empirerunners.org.

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• Bob Shor Summer Track Series (Meet 2)

  • When
    June 25, 2024
  •  
    5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Montgomery High School @ 1250 Hahman Drive, Santa Rosa CA

  Register

  37th 
  

  Empire Runners Club
  Bob Shor Summer Track Series Meet 1,2, and 3 

  Register once for the whole season! 
   Click here to register online.

  Includes 3 meets - June 11^th, 25^th, and July 9^th

  5:15 pm to 6:30 pm:  Bib pick up tables and late registration open.

  5:45 pm: Free un-timed 100 & 200 meter races for kids 7 & under (No entry fee but parent must register and sign waiver before race). This is a fun non-competitive event. No times will be recorded.

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

  Order of events, runners 8 and older: 

  6:00 pm  Mile (3 heats)

  100 meter

  800 meter

  200 meter

  400 meter

  Long race: 

  June 11^th,   3000 meter

  June 25^th,  2-mile

  July 9^th,  5000 meter

  4x400 meter Relay

  
  

  Registration and Fees: 
  

  
  

  Register once online for all three meets!!!  
  Online Registration deadline: June 9th 11:59 pm, 2 days before the Tuesday meet. 

  
  

  ER Club Members: FREE  online if preregistered before the first track meet, on June 9th. 

  Note: If you join the club online, you must also register online for the Summer Track series separately.

  
  

  NON-Members: $25 online

  NON-Members UNDER 18 - $10.00

  Kids 7 or under – FREE (registration not required)

  (for Kids 7 and under we only have two events, the 100M and 200M)

  
  

  Race Day: Members that did not preregister AND non-members: $25.00

  Under 18 is still $10.00

  
  

  **SPECIAL NOTE: We will not be using historical bib numbers. Pick up your bib with your new number at the event. Your bib number is for all three track meets this year.

  **Also, no strollers or dogs on the track.

  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
  

  Records
  

  Questions?  Problems registering?  Contact events@empirerunners.org.

  Show details
• Kenwood Footrace 10K & 3K

  • When
    July 04, 2024
  •  
    7:30 AM
  • Location
    Kenwood Plaza Park, Warm Springs Road, Kenwood, CA

  
  

  The oldest 10k Footrace in California

  (and maybe the most challenging!)

  
  

  51st 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
  
  
  

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• Bob Shor Summer Track Series (Meet 3)

  • When
    July 09, 2024
  •  
    5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Montgomery High School @ 1250 Hahman Drive, Santa Rosa CA

  Register

  37th 
  

  Empire Runners Club
  Bob Shor Summer Track Series Meet 1,2, and 3 

  Register once for the whole season! 
   Click here to register online.

  Includes 3 meets - June 11^th, 25^th, and July 9^th

  5:15 pm to 6:30 pm:  Bib pick up tables and late registration open.

  5:45 pm: Free un-timed 100 & 200 meter races for kids 7 & under (No entry fee but parent must register and sign waiver before race). This is a fun non-competitive event. No times will be recorded.

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

  Order of events, runners 8 and older: 

  6:00 pm  Mile (3 heats)

  100 meter

  800 meter

  200 meter

  400 meter

  Long race: 

  June 11^th,   3000 meter

  June 25^th,  2-mile

  July 9^th,  5000 meter

  4x400 meter Relay

  
  

  Registration and Fees: 
  

  
  

  Register once online for all three meets!!!  
  Online Registration deadline: June 9th 11:59 pm, 2 days before the Tuesday meet. 

  
  

  ER Club Members: FREE  online if preregistered before the first track meet, on June 9th. 

  Note: If you join the club online, you must also register online for the Summer Track series separately.

  
  

  NON-Members: $25 online

  NON-Members UNDER 18 - $10.00

  Kids 7 or under – FREE (registration not required)

  (for Kids 7 and under we only have two events, the 100M and 200M)

  
  

  Race Day: Members that did not preregister AND non-members: $25.00

  Under 18 is still $10.00

  
  

  **SPECIAL NOTE: We will not be using historical bib numbers. Pick up your bib with your new number at the event. Your bib number is for all three track meets this year.

  **Also, no strollers or dogs on the track.

  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
  

  Records
  

  Questions?  Problems registering?  Contact events@empirerunners.org.

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

  • When
    August 04, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Salmon Creek State Beach (north parking area along Hwy 1, CA

  

  The 47th annual
  Salmon Creek Beach Run

  
  

  Sunday, August 4, 10 am
  Salmon Creek State Beach
  5-mile and 2-mile races on the sand 

  
  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.

  
  

  PAST RESULTS
  

  
  

  Registration questions?  Contact events@empirerunners.org

  
  

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• Annadel Loop (ERC event)

  • When
    September 08, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Annadel State Park Parking Lot, End of Channel Drive
  • Spaces left
    50

  Registration is closed

  
  

  38TH ANNUAL
  

  Annadel Loop 
  

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

  Sunday, September 8, 2024
  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.

  ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPTEMBER 2, at noon

  There are no refunds unless the event is cancelled.

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• *Phil Widener Empire Open 3.4 miles *New Date* (ERC event)

  • When
    October 20, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Spring Lake Regional Park (near Jackrabbit boat launch), Santa Rosa, CA

  
  

  32nd 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, October 20th, 2024

  
  

  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, October 17th
    
  • Free for ERC members
  • $20 for non-members
  • Free for PAUSATF comped athletes (must have been awarded comped entry for the 2024 XC season by the PAUSATF)

  Mail in Registration

  • Must be received by Wednesday, October 16th. Send check payable to Empire Runners to:
    Empire Open
    150 Miguel Street Apt 19, Ridgecrest CA 93555
  • $20 for member/non-members
  • Free for PAUSATF comped athletes (must have been awarded comped entry for the 2023 XC season by the PAUSATF)
  • 
    

  2024

  • 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
    December 01, 2024
  •  
    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 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 07, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • Location
    Howarth Park, Santa Rosa, CA

  Registration is closed

  
  

  The 44th Annual

  
  

  LAST 10K and FINAL 2-MILE

  
  

  Saturday, Dec. 7
  9am

  Online Registration closes 12/5/2024

  FEES

  Pre-register:

  Empire Runners: Free

  Non-members: $20

  Race Day registration: add $20 to above prices

  
  

  New Course for 10k (Strava and GPX):
  
  

  
  
  Past Results
  
  Questions?  Contact events@empirerunners.org
  

  
  

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