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

    • June 11, 2024
    • 5:45 PM
    • July 23, 2024
    • Montgomery High School @ 1250 Hahman Drive, Santa Rosa CA
    37th 
    Empire Runners Club
    Bob Shor Summer Track Series
    Register once for the whole season!

    Includes 3 meets - June 11, June 25, July 9

    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: 

    June 11  3000 meter
    June 25  2-mile
    July 9  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

    Records

    Questions?  Problems registering?  Contact events@empirerunners.org

    • June 11, 2024
    • 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Montgomery High School @ 1250 Hahman Drive, Santa Rosa CA
    37th 
    Empire Runners Club
    Bob Shor Summer Track Series

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


    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: 

    June 11  3000 meter
    June 25  2-mile
    July 9  5000 meter

    4x400 meter Relay

    Past Results

    Records

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

    • June 25, 2024
    • 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Montgomery High School @ 1250 Hahman Drive, Santa Rosa CA
    37th 
    Empire Runners Club
    Bob Shor Summer Track Series

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


    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: 

    June 11  3000 meter
    June 25  2-mile
    July 9  5000 meter

    4x400 meter Relay

    Past Results

    Records

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

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

    The oldest 10k Footrace in California

    (and maybe the most challenging!)


    50th Kenwood Footrace 4th of July 

    Race Schedule:
    July 3:
    Packet Pick-up at Fleet Feet Santa Rosa: 11am - 5pm
    Last Day for online registration

    July 4:

    7:30am 3K Start
    7:33am: 10K Start
    9am: Awards Ceremony and Scholarship Distribution

    Full Details


    • July 09, 2024
    • 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Montgomery High School @ 1250 Hahman Drive, Santa Rosa CA
    37th 
    Empire Runners Club
    Bob Shor Summer Track Series

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


    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: 

    June 11  3000 meter
    June 25  2-mile
    July 9  5000 meter

    4x400 meter Relay

    Past Results

    Records

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

    • August 04, 2024
    • 10:00 AM
    • 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.


    Registration questions?  Contact events@empirerunners.org

    • September 08, 2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • Annadel State Park Parking Lot, End of Channel Drive
    • 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.

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


    • December 01, 2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • 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

      • December 07, 2024
      • 9:00 AM
      • 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

    Past events

    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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