My List of Local Recommended Races
Photo by Tony DiPascuale @TonyWithASony
What’s the best local race to do around here? A question that I frequently get asked by patients! Everyone has different preferences on what they look for and want to get out of in a race. My list is based on 1) competitiveness of the field, 2) organization, 3) a course that is fast, 4) the experience. Some local races did not make it on my list and it doesn’t mean that it’s not a great race to do! It just means it didn’t check those boxes for me. The list below is organized based on the time of year. Full disclosure, I have zero ties to any of these races.
The SF Half Marathon/10k/5k - First week of February. (not to be confused with the SF marathon in July -different organization. Used to be called the Kaiser SF Half)
Napa Valley Half - First week of March
Oakland Marathon 10k -Mid March
Sactown 10 miler - Early April
Impala Stampede 5k - End of May
Renegade 5000 - Mid July (track race)
Wharf to Wharf 6 miler - End of July
Alameda 10 miler -Mid August
Santa Rosa Half/Marathon - End of August
Urban Cow Half Marathon - End of September
Monterey Half Marathon - Mid November
CIM Marathon - First week of December