1. PA Grand Prix Racing Continues on 9/26/09 and 10/18/09! The Cross Country Grand Prix continues with the 5th Annual Garin Park XC Challenge on September 26, 2009. The Ultra Grand Prix continues with the Sierra Nevada Double Marathon on 9/26/09 and the Road Racing Grand Prix continues with the Humboldt Redwoods Half Marathon on 10/18/09. The subsequent race on the Ultra Grand Prix will be the Dick Collins Firetrails 50M on 10/10/09. The subsequent race on the Road Racing Grand Prix will be the Clarksburg Country Run 30K on 11/08/09 and the subsequent race on the Cross Country Grand Prix will be the 11th Annual Presidio Challenge on 10/3/09. In order to score for your Tamalpa team, you need to have a 2009 USATF card. You can check at
http://www.pausatf.org/data/members.php?club=100 to see if your USATF card is current. If you do not have a current USATF card sign up for your 2009 USATF card at
http://www.pausatf.org/data/PAAppOnline.html. Make sure you list Tamalpa, Club #100 as your Club. Make sure you have your 2009 USATF card and get out and race for your Tamalpa team.
2. Tamalpa Board Elections In October - Call for Board Member Candidates-Tamalpa Runners has had a great year and next year should be even better with our up-and-coming racing teams and full calendar of running and social events. For the club to continue to function at such a high caliber, it requires strong leadership. For the coming year we need three or four additional board members, so if you want to both give back to Tamalpa Runners and influence the direction of the club, please step forward as a candidate. Elections will be held on Monday, October 5 at Round Table Pizza in Mill Valley. The only criteria for board membership is a desire to help the club. Contact Ken Grebenstein with any questions at kengreb@comcast.net.
3. Lake Tahoe Marathon Events, September 23-27,2009-
1.) The 9th Tahoe Triple Marathon & the 4th Super Triple, Friday-Sunday, September 25-27, 2009
2.) The Tahoe Midnight Express Ultra 72. A Saturday -Sunday you will never forget September 26, 2009
A new 10 PM start with a longer 18 hour limit. http://www.laketahoemarathon.com/indexframes.html
4. 5th Annual Garrin Park XC Challenge, September 26, 2009- 2009 PAUSATF Cross Country Grand Prix Race. . Women's Race 9:00am/ 5K and Open & Master’s Men’s Race 10:00am/ 5K. Garin Regional Park, Hayward, CA. West Valley Track Club.
5. Zero Breast Cancer 7th Annual Dipsea Hike/Run Lite, September 26, 2009! 09:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Old Mill Park, Throckmorton Ave and Old Mill St, Mill Valley CA 94941. We will continue to use the same "Lite" course from the past two years of the event. It's an easier, more family-friendly route, which is why we've added the "Lite" in the title.
http://www.zerobreastcancer.org/events.html
6. National Public Lands Day, September 26, 2009-9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Crissy Field, Presidio of San Francisco. The largest hands-on volunteer event to improve and enhance the public lands across America has a strong tradition in the Golden Gate National Parks. This year, the day holds even greater significance with President Obama's nationwide call to service and the September 27 premiere of Ken Burns' film series, The National Parks: America's Best Idea, on KQED and public television stations nationwide. Help us “Make America’s Best Idea Even Better” by volunteering at your cherished national parklands next door—the Golden Gate National Parks. We’ll have a number of project options to suit different interests and abilities, including habitat restoration, vegetation management and grounds and trail maintenance. Choose your favorite activity and bring good energy, your waiver form, and the proper clothing. We'll take care of the rest (tools, supplies, and project leadership). Individuals and groups are welcome. Bring the whole family and friends-the event is for EVERYONE. It's fun, it's healthy, and it makes a difference! http://www.parksconservancy.org/calendar/national-public-lands-day.html
7. Komen San Francisco 5K Run/Walk Race for The Cure, Sep. 27, 2009 (Sunday)- 9:00 AM. Near Ferry Building Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA. Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 150 Post St. Ste 755, San Francisco, CA 94108; samantha@sfkomen.org; www.sfkomen.org; hotline: 415/397-8812
8. The Misty Redwood Run 12K, Sep. 27, 2009 (Sunday)- 8:30 AM. Redwood Regional Park, 7867 Redwood Rd., Oakland, CA.
12.5K fun run through one of the most beautiful run courses in the Bay Area. Towering redwoods, streams and ferns constitute challenging and fun run. Awards and refreshments as always. Run to protect California's Redwoods and native habitat. http://www.theschedule.com/EventInfo.cfm?EventID=20241
9. 65 Roses 8K Fun Run, Sep. 27, 2009 (Sunday)- 9:00 AM. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA. This is the 2nd Annual 65 Roses 8K Fun Run. We are bring people together with one common goal: to raise money to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.
10. Oyster Point 5M, Sep. 27, 2009 (Sunday)- 9:00 AM. Oyster Point Marina, South San Francisco, CA. Out/back course along paved Bay Trail. S/F is at Oyster Point Marina, Marina Blvd & Oyster Point Blvd, South San Francisco. Register online or race day beginning at 8am. Fees: 18 & over $5, 11-17 $3, 10 & under Free. Finisher ribbons to all runners, place ribbons to Top 5 overall M/F runners. No refunds. www.dserunners.com 415-978-0837
dserunclub@aol.com
11. 11th Annual Presidio Challenge, October 3, 2009-2009 PAUSATF Cross Country Grand Prix Race. Women's Race 10:00am/ 3.55 mi, Master’s Men’s Race 8:30am/ 3.55 mi and Open Men’s Race 9:15am/ 3.55 mi. Presidio, San Francisco, CA. New Balance Excelsior Running Club
12. Grand Canyon Rim to Rim (North to South, one way), October 3, 2009-Frank: I'd appreciate your adding the following to the Tamalpa This & That:
October 3, 2009: Grand Canyon Rim to Rim (North to South, one way). This year, I'll be doing my annual North-to-South traverse of the Grand Canyon on Saturday, October 3. Past years have required between 7.5 and 8.5 hours, depending on weather, energy levels and the stamina of those joining me. An orthopedic surgeon from Flagstaff (multiple black-shirt winner Amber Randall) likely will be along. This is one of the most glorious (and challenging) 24 miles anywhere. Potable water and restrooms at 2, 7, 14, 19.5, 21 and 22.5 miles. Lodging at/near the North Rim goes fast; there's camping, but night temperatures can dip into the 20s (nearly 9,000 feet above sea level on the North Rim). For more information, contact George Forman,
george@gformanlaw.com, 415-302-2906.
13. The Napa Valley Stomp 10 Miler, 10K and 5K Trail Run, October 3, 2009- 8:30 AMSkyline Wilderness Park. The course features beautiful rolling hills with climbs along oak-covered trails with great views of Napa Valley and the surrounding hills. The run is
named after the olde-world style grape stomp for which Vintners prepared the harvested grapes for processing. Following the race you can visit all the famous Vineyards of Napa. The course will be mostly single-track with some double-track trails. http://www.scarsports.com/napastomp.html
14. YMCA HOME FRONT FESTIVAL 10K AND 5K, October 3, 2009-9:00 AM. Richmond Marina Bay - Start and Finish 1414 Harbour Way South – Ford Building. www.ymcaeastbay.org/hilltop/
15. Mt Rushmore Marathon & Crazy Horse Marathon, October 3, 2009-Black Hills, SD (USA). Run through the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Starting at Mt Rushmore or Crazy Horse Memorial run along the Mickelson Trail through the Black Hills National Forest and finish in historic downtown Hill City. The only event in country to provide simultaneous starts for two marathons and two half marathons.
http://www.allsportcentral.com/EventInfo.cfm?EventID=20325
16. USA Masters 5 km Championships Set for October 4, 2009 in Syracuse, 9:00 a.m. The USA Masters 5 km Championships will be held October 4 in Syracuse, N.Y. The championships will be held conjunction with the 17th annual Syracuse Festival of Races and will feature separate races for masters’ men and women.
A total of $9,000 in prize money will be awarded. Each national champion will receive a cash award as will the winning USATF club team in each division, and the top ten age-graded USATF masters finishers.
Housing information is available on the USATF website. This year's championships coincide with Syracuse University's Homecoming/Reunion Weekend. Hotel rooms will be in short supply on race weekend, and we strongly encourage all individuals and club teams planning to race in the USA Masters 5 km Championship to make their room reservations early.
A post-race "USATF Championship Awards Brunch" will be held following the race and is free to all USA Masters 5 km Championship competitors.
Contact:
Dave Oja, Race Director
Syracuse Festival of Races
315-446-6285
daveoja@festivalofraces.com
17. Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge 12K & 7K, 4 October 2009- Starts at 9:00am in front of the Ferry Building. Whether you run or walk the 12K or the 7K, you'll enjoy the views! Both courses start together downtown at the Ferry Building in the shadow of the Bay Bridge, then run through Fisherman's Wharf, along the Marina Green, through beautiful Crissy Field which offers magnificent views of the Golden Gate Bridge and finally finishing at the historic Parade Grounds in the Presidio National Park. The Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge is a sightseeing tour of San Francisco with beautiful vistas everywhere you turn. http://www.bridgetobridge.com/
18. Ballpark 5K, 4 October 2009- Starts at 9:00am. Terry Francois & Illinois Streets, San Francisco, CA. Out/back course with a loop around AT&T Ballpark promenade. S/F near the intersection of Terry Francois and Ilinois Streets. Fees: 18 & over $5, 11-17 $3, 10 & under Free. Finisher ribbons to all runners, place ribbons to Top 5 overall M/F runners. No refunds. www.dserunners.com 415-978-0837 dserunclub@aol.com
19. 24th Spar Budapest International Marathon, 4 October 2009- more than 9 different distances to choose from with overall more than 12 000 participants (3 000 participants on the marathon course). Budapest is a wonderful city to visit and once you are here it is worth taking part on one of the great running races organized here. A fantastic, real running weather welcomed the runners on the 23rd Plus Budapest International Marathon. More than 3000 marathon runners began the race at 10 o'clock in the morning. Over 500 runners joined them at the 12th kilometre to finish the course with the marathoners and run a 30 km distance. The 42 kilometres could be divided between 3 or 5 runners and thus about 500 teams of runners ran together with the marathon runners. Overall on 10 different distances 12 900 runners took part on the running day, out of them more than 2000 runners came from abroad, from 50 different countries. Never have so many foreigners come to Budapest in the past! The majority of the runners came from France, Great Britain, Finland, Germany and Italy.
http://www.budapestmarathon.com/eng/marathon.html
20. October Tamalpa Runners. Inc. Board Meeting, October 5, 2009- 7:00 p.m. Board Meetings are held at the Roundtable Pizza in Strawberry Village, Mill Valley, at 7 PM, 1st Monday of each month, unless a holiday. Email kengreb@comcast.net for more info. Tamalpa Runners has had a great year and next year should be even better with our up-and-coming racing teams and full calendar of running and social events. For the club to continue to function at such a high caliber, it requires strong leadership. For the coming year we need three or four additional board members, so if you want to both give back to Tamalpa Runners and influence the direction of the club, please step forward as a candidate. Elections will be held on Monday, October 5 at Round Table Pizza in Mill Valley. The only criteria for board membership is a desire to help the club. Contact Ken Grebenstein with any questions at kengreb@comcast.net.
21. 27th Dick Collins' Firetrails Fifty, October 10, 2009-6:30AM. Lake Chabot, CA. .
A Championship Event in the 2009 PA/USATF Ultra Grand Prix Series. Out-and-back course; mostly along the legendary East Bay Skyline National Trail; fireroads and single track with gorgeous views of San Francisco and Mt. Diablo. Three miles of pavement. 7,800 feet of climb. Be prepared for any condition. Can be hot, perfect, or cold and raining. In previous years race week has included the following: fire, earthquake, flood, and stock market crash.
http://www.firetrails50.net/ Firetrails50@gmail.com
Golden Hills Trail Marathon, October 10th, 2009- 9:00 a.m. The point-to-point marathon course starts at the Lone Oak picnic area in Berkeley’s Tilden Park and finishes 26.2 miles to the south at the Cove Picnic area at Lake Chabot. A shuttle will be provided to take runners from the finish area to the start of the marathon. The shuttle will leave the finish area at 7:15 am sharp and arrive at the start around 8:15 am. The shuttle bus will be parked in the upper parking lot at the Lake Chabot Marina. The shuttle will arrive at 6:45am and be ready for passengers. Shuttle cost is $5. We encourage all runners to take the shuttle for their own convenience (i.e., so your vehicle will greet you at the finish) and because parking near the start area is very limited. Shuttle rider’s clothing will be transported to the finish line. http://www.goldenhillsmarathon.net/GoldenHillsGeneralPage.html
22. 1st Annual Willow Hills XC Open, October 10, 2009-Folsom, 2009 PAUSATF Cross Country Grand Prix Race. . Women's Race 9:00am/ 5 km, Master’s Men’s Race 9:45am/ 5 km and Open Men’s Race 10:30am/ 5 km. Folsom HS, 1655 Iron Point Rd, Folsom, CA. Buffalo Chips Running Club.
23. Jewell / Tocaloma TCRS, October 11, 2009-9:00 a.m.
24. Golden Gate Park 10K, October 11, 2009-9:00 a.m. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA. Figure-8 loop course through east and west ends of Golden Gate Park. S/F at Transverse & Kennedy Drives. Register online or race day beginning at 8am. Fees: 18 & over $5, 11-17 $3, 10 & under Free. Finisher ribbons to all runners, place ribbons to Top 5 overall M/F runners. No refunds. www.dserunners.com 415-978-0837
dserunclub@aol.com
25. Wine Country Marathon, October 11, 2009-7:00 AM. Downtown Healdsburg. 26.2 Wine Country Marathon starts and finishes in Downtown Healdsburg. Run past miles of vineyards and dozens of award winning wineries. A 13.1 half marathon will also be offered.
http://www.winecountrymarathon.com/
26. 31st Annual Humboldt Redwoods Half Marathon, Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. 2009 Pacific Association of USA Track & Field Half Marathon Championship In all Divisions. Come run with us along the Avenue of the Giants in the scenic Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
http://www.redwoodsmarathon.org/
27. 2009 Nike Women’s Marathon, October 18, 2009 On October 18th, 2009, thousands of runners will rendezvous in the scenic streets of San Francisco for the sixth annual Nike Women’s Marathon.
28. 10th Annual Whiskeytown 50K/30K/8M Trail Run, October 24, 2009 at 8:00 A.M. Whiskeytown Lake.
A Championship Event in the 2009 PA/USATF Ultra Grand Prix Series. The 50K course runs in the backcountry surrounding Whiskeytown Lake. The course encounters small streams, shaded single track trails, breath taking views of Whiskeytown Lake, Mt. Shasta, & Mt. Lassen. The course is roughly 97% trail / 3% paved road. Aid Stations will be approximately every 5-miles. They will be stocked with water, replacement drink, food and volunteers. Lunch will be served at finish area.
www.sweatrc.com/ jkluaces@sbcglobal.net
29. 12th Annual Shoreline Open, October 24, 2009-2009 PAUSATF Cross Country Grand Prix Race. Women's Race 9:00am/ 5K and Open & Master’s Men’s Race 9:45am/ 4.6 mi. Shoreline Park, Mountain View, CA. Asics Aggie Running Club
30. 2009 Nike+ human race 10k, The day the world runs, October 24, 2009- Runners Around the World Run Together for a 10K Race on October 24, 2009. A 10k worldwide running event back for its second year. With nearly 780,000 participants in its inaugural year, this multi-city event will take place on October 24, 2009 celebrating the sport of running by giving runners everywhere the opportunity to run together. Race registration opened August 18 on Nikeplus.com. By registering, runners will be able to participate in one of several Nike-hosted events or choose to run where they are on race day. The "Run Where You Are" option allows runners to run anywhere on race day by using the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit and logging a 10k run that day. Members of Nikeplus.com can also take advantage of online training tools and experience the full depth of the Nike+ community, which already reaches close to 2 million runners worldwide. Visit Nikeplus.com to register for the Nike+ Human Race as well as find out about the many run locations, charitable details and race festivities.http://inside.nike.com/blogs/nikerunning_humanrace-en_US/2009/08/03/race-with-a-group-near-you?promoID=usrun_RI_14Sept09
31. San Francisco One Day, 12 & 24 Hour Events, October 24-25, 2009, 9:00 a.m. Crissy Field, San Francisco, CA. USATF Certification code: CA09008RS. Each lap is 1.061 miles around the lagoon at Crissy Field with spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Alcatraz and the San Francisco Bay. The course is flat with 60% dirt and 40% asphalt path.
http://www.pctrailruns.com/SF_One_Day.htm
32. Kennedy Drive 8K, Sunday - October 25, 2009 - 9 a.m. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA. Out/back course in Golden Gate Park. S/F at south side of Polo Field, near Middle Drive. Register race day beginning at 8am. Fees: 18 & over $5, 11-17 $3, 10 & under Free. Finisher ribbons to all runners, place ribbons to Top 5 overall M/F runners. No refunds. www.dserunners.com 415-978-0837 dserunclub@aol.com
33. 9th Annual Lake Natoma Four Bridges HALF MARATHON & 3-Person Relay, Sunday - October 25, 2009 - 8 a.m. Folsom, California. The Sacramento Long Distance Running Association, the same group that brings you the California International Marathon, also brings you the Four Bridges Half Marathon & 3-Person Relay, presented by Mercy Hospital of Folsom. This event features one of California's most scenic courses around beautiful Lake Natoma in Folsom (15 miles east of Sacramento near Folsom Lake). The race is a perfect training run for the 27th Annual California International Marathon, December 6, 2009!
34. 12th Annual 2009 Dean Karnazes Silicon Valley Marathon, Half and 5K, Sunday, October 25, 2009- 7:00 a.m. The fourth annual Sports Basement Club Challenge is on! Prize packages will be awarded this year in four categories: Speed - Overall, Speed - Women's, Size, and Spirit. For a Club to qualify for the Challenge, at least 10 runners must sign-up for any combination of the Dean Karnazes Silicon Valley Marathon, Half-Marathon, and the 5K Run/Walk. Simply enter the race as usual, but make sure to list your team name as your affiliation. All club members receive a 10% discount (use code: cc09) on event entry fees. Clubs are welcome to compete in all categories and will be identified throughout race day in rotating PA announcements.
http://www.svmarathon.com/index.html
35. Dublin Marathon, October 26, 2009- Marathon Tours is pleased to invite you and your friends to the
2009 Dublin Marathon on Monday, October 26. This is the 28th year that we will be enjoying Ireland's most famous race. Last year we were joined by nearly 75 guests for a week of running, sight-seeing and celebrating one of Europe's best events. A running vacation to Ireland is surely an unique opportunity. The camaraderie and warm hospitality of the Irish will remain with you long after the blisters and pain have diminished. Everyone who finishes receives a plaque or medal and certificate. Of course, the enthusiastic crowds will carry you through those last long miles with a ready smile and a touch of humor in their cheers. The pubs in Galway and Limerick are ideal spots to rest your weary legs as the trip will head into the Irish countryside for sight-seeing and pure relaxation. The final celebration is a banquet at Bunratty Castle during "Runner's Night." Please be advised that we can customize your itinerary to meet individual needs throughout Ireland, the U.K. or to the continent. Land-only packages are available to those traveling on frequent flyer tickets. We know the best pubs, restaurants and running areas in Dublin, Galway and Shannon. Make your plans now. Marathon Tours will be pleased to provide you with all the information you will need to make your trip a memorable one. Join us this October in Ireland.
http://www.marathontours.com/index.cfm?pid=10640
36. 13th Annual John Lawson Tamalpa Challenge, October 31, 2009 2009 PAUSATF Cross Country Grand Prix Race. . Women's Race 9:00am/ 4.25 mi, Master’s Men’s Race 10:00am/ 4.25 mi and Open Men’s Race 11:00am/ 4.25 mi. Due to California budget and staffing constraints The Tamalpa Challenge WILL NOT be held at China Camp State Park. We have arranged to hold the 2009 edition in Rodeo Valley in Golden Gate National Recreation Area just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. We have designed a 4.25 mile course that will be completely on fire road with one graded raise of 400 feet in a mile. This is a spectacularly beautiful area and will be a great race. Parking is extremely limited. Please carpool to the greatest extent possible. Almost all racers will have to park at the beach area parking lot, which is about 0.5 mile from the start. Again, please car pool.
www.tamalparunners.org
38. Great Highway 4M, November 1, 2009- 9:00 a.m. Lincoln Way & Lower Great Highway, San Francisco, CA. Out/back course along flat, paved bike path. S/F at Lincoln Way and Lower Great Highway. Register online or race day beginning at 8am. Fees: 18 & over $5, 11-17 $3, 10 & under Free. Finisher ribbons to all runners, place ribbons to Top 5 overall M/F runners. No refunds. www.dserunners.com 415-978-0837 dserunclub@aol.com
39. 43rd Annual Paul Reese Clarksburg 30 km Country Run, Sunday, November 8, 2009- 9:15 a.m. 2009 Pacific Association of USA Track & Field 30 KM Championship In all Divisions. Delta High School, 52810 Netherlands Road, Clarksburg, CA 95612
http://www.clarksburgcountryrun.com/
40. Embarcadero 10K, Sunday, November 8, 2009- 9:00 a.m. Aquatic Park, San Francisco, CA. Flat, fast, out and back course through Fisherman's Wharf and the Embarcadero. S/F at Jefferson & Hyde Streets. Register race day beginning at 8am. Fees: 18 & over $5, 11-17 $3, 10 & under Free. Finisher ribbons to all runners, place ribbons to Top 5 overall M/F runners. Race is held rain or shine. No refunds. www.dserunners.com 415-978-0837 dserunclub@aol.com
41. Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon! November 8, 2009-7:00 a.m. The looped course starts in Fresno and runs in upscale scenic neighborhoods lined with brilliant autumn foliage. You will enjoy running through historic "old" Town Clovis (hence Two Cities) as you are cheered on by supporting spectators. You will complete your journey into the 300 acre Woodward Park's Amphitheater where you will enjoy the nation's finest marathon breakfast, lively music, free massages and a beer-garden for those old enough to enjoy! Prize Purse of $10,000.
http://www.runfresno.com/
42. Muir Beach Trail Run 11 Km, 17 Km, 33 Km, & 50 Km, Saturday, November 14, 2009, 8:30 a.m. Muir Beach, Marin County, CA. These hilly, scenic loop courses travel from the ocean at Muir Beach. All events head south along the Coastal Trail with spectacular views of Pirates Cove.
http://www.pctrailruns.com/Muir_Beach.htm
43. GOLDEN GATE PRESIDIO TRAIL 10K & 5K ~ 8th Annual, November 14, 2009, 8:30 a.m. Main Post Parade Grounds, The Presidio, San Francisco, CA. For 10K runners, a short stretch along the Promenade will take you to the climb up to the bridge and to the start of the Coastal Trail. The trail hugs the Pacific coastline with a short diversion through historic defense batteries before dropping down to Baker Beach. Runners will hit the beach and turn left and follow the ribbons to the South Baker Beach parking lot and the aid station. And then it's simply back the way you came, right? Well, not exactly. We're throwing in a trip up the notorious Sand Ladder for good measure. At the top of the ladder, you'll rejoin the Coastal Trail and from that point, you head back the way you came to the Promenade and the finish at East Crissy Field.
5K runners will run along the Promenade to the historical Ft. Point where you will slap the fort and then retrace your route back to the finish at East Crissy Field. This new 5K run is flat and FAST with incomparable views of the Golden Gate and Alcatraz Island every step of the way. http://www.theschedule.com/EventInfo.cfm?EventID=20628
44. 2nd Annual Run the River Half Marathon, Marathon and Ultramarathon on November 14, 2009- 7:00 AM Ultramarathon Begins at Beals Point. All courses are on the American River Parkway – an area rich in diversity and wildlife which follows along the American River, which is part of the National Wild and Scenic River System. All courses lose elevation, and the ultra-marathon (31.5 miles) has a net loss of approximately 450 feet in elevation over the length of the route (see elevation chart). Both state and county parks provide excellent facilities along the pathway including water and restrooms (In addition to facilities and aid we provide). http://www.scarsports.com/ARGRmarathon.html
45. Redwood High School TCRS 5K, November 15, 2009-9:00 a.m.
46. Rockaway Beach 5K, November 15, 2009-9:00 a.m. Dondee & San Marlo Ways, Pacifica, CA. Out/back course along paved, oceanfront bike path. S/F at Rockaway Beach parking lot, San Marlo & Dondee Ways, Pacifica. Register online or race day beginning at 8am. Fees: 18 & over $5, 11-17 $3, 10 & under Free. Finisher ribbons to all runners, place ribbons to Top 5 overall M/F runners. No refunds. www.dserunners.com 415-978-0837 dserunclub@aol.com
47. First-ever Mesquite Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K on Nov. 21, 2009-Marathon Course Follows the Historic U.S. Route 91 through Utah, Arizona and Nevada. The scenic race course will take runners down the historic U.S. Route 91 from St. George, Utah, to Mesquite and alongside the Virgin River with tall red rocks lining the picturesque backdrop of the Virgin River Valley. Culminating in downtown Mesquite, finishers and race fans alike will be able to enjoy Mesquite’s small-town charm and big-city attractions. www.MammothMarathons.org
48. 23rd Annual PA Cross Country Championships, November 22, 2009-2009 PAUSATF Cross Country Grand Prix Race. . Women's Race 9:00am/ 4.0 mi, Master’s Men’s Race 9:45am/ 6.0 mi and Open Men’s Race 11:00am/ 6.0 mi. Lindley Meadow, 30th Ave and JFK Dr., Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. SF Running & Walking.
49. Single/Double Lake Merced Runs 4.5M/9M, November 22, 2009-9:00 a.m. Lake Merced, San Francisco, CA. Loop course along paved bike path. Single/double runners both start at 9am. Course closes at 11am. S/F at main parking lot on Sunset Blvd. Register race day beginning at 8am. Fees: 18 & over $5, 11-17 $3, 10 & under Free. Finisher ribbons to all runners, place ribbons to Top 5 overall M/F runners. Race is held rain or shine. No refunds. www.dserunners.com 415-978-0837 dserunclub@aol.com
50. TURKEY TRAIL TROT 6-mile, November 26, 2009, Thanksgiving Morning at the Polo Field in Golden Gate Park. http://www.turkeytrailtrot.com/2009/
