Club Races

Empire Runners Club events, except the Kenwood Footrace, are free to club members who preregister online for each event by the published deadline.  Club races and track meets are open to the general public.  For events other than the Kenwood Footrace, online registration generally opens 3 to 4 months before each event and closes 2 to 3 days before each event.  Club members who do not preregister online for club races must pay regular race day entry fees.

Questions?  Contact onlineservices@empirerunners.org

Upcoming events

    • July 08, 2025
    • July 31, 2025
    • Rincon Valley Community Park, 5108 Badger Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
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    Registration is closed

    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 8 – July 31

    Tuesday/Thursday 3:00 – 4:30. Final week will include a race and celebration on the last day, July 31st

    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.



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

    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!**

     

    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.


    Registration questions?  Contact events@empirerunners.org

    • August 10, 2025
    • California Alpine Lodge on Mt. Tamalpais

    Do you love Mt. Tamalpais? Want a little variation from our normal Sunday run in Annadel? If yes, then please come out for the Mt. Tam Run + Potluck on Sunday, August 10th. We will depart from Santa Rosa at 8:00 a.m. and arrive at the beautiful California Alpine Lodge on Panoramic Highway around 9:00 a.m. After dropping off our premade food at the lodge, we will go out for a run. Various route options and difficulty levels will be offered. Finally, we will regather at the lodge for a potluck lunch before heading back home. Please RSVP by 7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 8th through the following link or email Dan Karbousky (dkarbousky@gmail.com) with any questions you may have.

    Note: There is a small charge for the use of the Mt. Tam lodge - $7 per person (except children under the age of 4) for use of the lodge. This can be paid on the day of the event either in cash or Venmo. 


    Mt. Tam Run + Potluck RSVP link


    • September 07, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • Annadel State Park Parking Lot, End of Channel Drive
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    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.

    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. 

    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.

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

    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


    • November 30, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • 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.

    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. 

    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

      • December 06, 2025
      • 8:00 AM
      • 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.

      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!


      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

    Past events

    July 07, 2025 *Bob Shor Summer Track Series (June 10, 24, and July 7th)
    July 04, 2025 Kenwood Footrace 10K & 3K
    June 29, 2025 Community Awareness 5K
    March 09, 2025 Ilsanjo Classic Fun Run
    February 16, 2025 President's Relay- Assign me to a team!
    February 16, 2025 President's Relay
    January 01, 2025 Phaby-Gray Resolution Run 5K (an ERC event)
    December 07, 2024 The Last 10K & Final 2-Mile (ERC event)
    December 01, 2024 McGuire's Breakfast Challenge: 3K & 8K Runs (ERC event)
    October 20, 2024 *Phil Widener Empire Open 3.4 miles *New Date* (ERC event)
    September 08, 2024 Annadel Loop (ERC event)
    August 04, 2024 Salmon Creek Beach Runs - 5 miles and 2 miles (ERC event)
    July 04, 2024 Kenwood Footrace 10K & 3K
    March 03, 2024 Ilsanjo Classic 10-miler, Neo-Classic 4-miler, & 1K Newt Scoot (ERC event)
    February 18, 2024 President's Relay- Assign me to a team!
    February 18, 2024 President's Relay
    January 01, 2024 Phaby-Gray Resolution Run 5K (an ERC event)
    December 16, 2023 The Last 10K & Final 2-Mile (ERC event)
    December 04, 2023 Winter High School Run Club - $99!
    November 26, 2023 McGuire's Breakfast Challenge: 3K & 8K Runs (ERC event)
    September 03, 2023 Annadel Loop (ERC event)
    August 26, 2023 Phil Widener Empire Open 3.4 miles XC (ERC event)
    August 06, 2023 Salmon Creek Beach Runs - 5 miles and 2 miles (ERC event)
    July 11, 2023 Bob Shor Summer Track Series (Meet 3)
    July 04, 2023 Kenwood Footrace 10K & 3K
    June 27, 2023 Bob Shor Summer Track Series (Meet 2)
    June 13, 2023 Bob Shor Summer Track Series (Meet 1)
    June 13, 2023 Bob Shor Summer Track Series Registration
    May 14, 2023 Jackrabbit Derby (3 mile XC run) & 1K Bunny Hop -- ERC events
    March 05, 2023 Ilsanjo Classic 10-miler, Neo-Classic 4-miler, & 1K Newt Scoot (ERC event)
    February 26, 2023 Free 5K Run in the Park (ERC event)
    February 12, 2023 President's Relay- Assign me to a team!
    February 12, 2023 President's Relay
    January 29, 2023 Free 5K Run in the Park (ERC event)
    January 01, 2023 Phaby-Gray Resolution Run 5K (an ERC event)
    December 17, 2022 The Last 10K & Final 2-Mile (ERC event)
    November 27, 2022 McGuire's Breakfast Challenge: 3K & 8K Runs (ERC event)
    November 17, 2022 Monthly Club Meeting
    October 30, 2022 Free 5K Run in the Park (ERC event)
    October 27, 2022 Monthly Club Meeting
    September 22, 2022 Monthly Club Meeting
    September 04, 2022 Annadel Loop & Loop de Loop (ERC event)
    August 27, 2022 Phil Widener Empire Open 3.4 miles XC (ERC event)
    August 25, 2022 Monthly Club Meeting
    August 07, 2022 Salmon Creek Beach Run 5 miles (ERC event)
    July 28, 2022 Monthly Club Meeting
    July 12, 2022 Bob Shor Summer Track Series (Meet 3)
    July 04, 2022 Kenwood Footrace 10K & 3K
    June 28, 2022 Bob Shor Summer Track Series (Meet 2)
    June 26, 2022 Riverfront River Relay-Cancelled
    June 23, 2022 Monthly Club Meeting
    June 14, 2022 Bob Shor Summer Track Series Registration
    June 14, 2022 Bob Shor Summer Track Series (Meet 1)
    June 06, 2022 Empire Express Kids' Running Club-Summer
    May 26, 2022 Monthly Club Meeting
    May 15, 2022 Jackrabbit Derby (3 mile XC run) & 1K Bunny Hop -- ERC events
    April 01, 2022 Empire Runners Second Annual Scavenger Hunt
    March 06, 2022 Ilsanjo Classic 10-miler, Neo-Classic 4-miler, & 1K Newt Scoot (ERC event)
    February 13, 2022 Valley Ford Relay - Assign me to a team!
    February 13, 2022 Valley Ford Relay 4 x 2.75 miles (ERC event) - Team Sign Up
    January 27, 2022 Monthly Club Meeting
    January 01, 2022 Phaby-Gray Resolution Run 5K (an ERC event)
    December 18, 2021 The Last 10K & Final 2-Mile (ERC event)
    November 28, 2021 McGuire's Breakfast Challenge: 3K & 8K Runs (ERC event)
    October 23, 2021 Free 5K Run in the Park (ERC event)
    September 05, 2021 Annadel Loop & Loop de Loop trail races (ERC event)
    August 28, 2021 Phil Widener Empire Open 3.4 miles XC (ERC event)
    August 23, 2021 Empire Express Kids' Running Club
    August 01, 2021 Salmon Creek Beach Run 5 miles (ERC event)
    July 24, 2021 Free 5K Run in the Park (ERC event)
    July 04, 2021 Kenwood Footrace 10K & 3K POSTPONED TO 2022
    June 19, 2021 Riverfront River Rat Rambling Relay Rendezvous (an ERC event)
    May 22, 2021 Free 5K Run in the Park (ERC event)
    May 07, 2021 3 Miles in May Virtual Event
    April 15, 2021 Empire Runners First Ever Scavenger Hunt
    February 27, 2021 2021 Ilsanjo Classic 10-mile Challenge
    February 12, 2021 President’s Weekend Relay Challenge
    December 29, 2020 2021 “Virtual” Resolution Run
    December 17, 2020 Empire Runners Last 10k Virtual Race
    November 28, 2020 EVENT CANCELED - Free 5K Run in the Park (ERC event)
    November 27, 2020 McGuire's Breakfast Challenge: 3K Virtual Road Run (ERC event)
    November 01, 2020 EVENT CANCELED: Loop de Loop 14-Mile Trail Race (ERC event)
    October 24, 2020 Free 5K Run in the Park (ERC event)
    October 10, 2020 Fountaingrove Loop 7-mile VIRTUAL road race (ERC event)
    September 26, 2020 EVENT CANCELED: Free 5K Run in the Park (ERC event)
    September 06, 2020 EVENT CANCELED: Annadel Loop 7-mile trail race (ERC event)
    August 29, 2020 EVENT CANCELED: Phil Widener Empire Open 3.4 miles XC (ERC event)
    August 22, 2020 EVENT CANCELED: Free 5K Run in the Park (ERC event)
    August 08, 2020 Empire Runners Summer Challenge
    July 25, 2020 EVENT CANCELED: Free 5K Run in the Park (ERC event)
    July 21, 2020 EVENT CANCELED: Bob Shor Summer Track Series - Meet 4 (ERC event)
    July 07, 2020 EVENT CANCELLED: Bob Shor Summer Track Series - Meet 3 (ERC event)
    July 04, 2020 EVENT CANCELLED: Kenwood Footrace 10K & 3K (ERC event)
    July 03, 2020 Independence Day Weekend Challenge - 7, 4, and 20 (or 2.0) miles
    June 23, 2020 EVENT CANCELLED: Bob Shor Summer Track Series - Meet 2 (ERC event)
    June 20, 2020 EVENT CANCELLED: Riverfront River Rat Rambling Relay Rendezvous & bReakfast Revelry (an ERC event)
    June 09, 2020 EVENT CANCELLED: Bob Shor Summer Track Series - Meet 1 (ERC event)
    May 25, 2020 3 Miles in May Virtual Event
    May 03, 2020 EVENT CANCELED: Jackrabbit Derby (3 mile XC run) & 1K Bunny Hop (ERC event)
    April 25, 2020 EVENT CANCELED: Free 5K Run in the Park (ERC event)
    March 01, 2020 Ilsanjo Classic 10-miler, Neo-Classic 4-miler, & 1K Newt Scoot (ERC event)
    February 22, 2020 Free 5K Run in the Park (ERC event)
    February 16, 2020 Valley Ford Relay - Assign me to a team!
    February 16, 2020 Valley Ford Relay 4 x 2.75 miles (ERC event) - Team Sign Up
    January 25, 2020 Free 5K Run in the Park (ERC event)
    January 01, 2020 Phaby-Gray Resolution Run 5K (ERC event)

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