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• SOAR with Empire Express Youth Running Club - Summer Program

  • Start
    July 08, 2025
  • End
    July 31, 2025
  • Location
    Rincon Valley Community Park, 5108 Badger Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95409
  • Spaces left
    8

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  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.

  
  

  
  

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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

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  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.

  
  

  PAST RESULTS
  

  
  

  Registration questions?  Contact events@empirerunners.org

  
  

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• Mt. Tam Destination Fun Run + Potluck

  • When
    August 10, 2025
  • Location
    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

  
  

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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.

  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.

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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)
  • 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)
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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.

  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

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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.

  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
  
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  events@empirerunners.org
  

  
  

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