Wed. June 20
Prairie City Race Series This mountain bike race in Folsom attracts competitors from across Northern California. Started back in 1995, these grassroots summertime mountain biking races have grown from sixty to seventy riders to more than 250. Every level welcome. Registration is $25 for the first race, and $10 for every subsequent race. First 400 preregistered racers receive a free T-shirt, and there will be a limited number of goody bags. For more information, visit RaceMTBikes.com or call 916-988-0683.
Fri. June 22
Gold Nugget Junior Stage Race Three full days of cycling races for kids in six categories and four stages across Mariposa and Tuolumne counties. Registration $50. Visit VeloPromo.com for more details.
Tahoe Rim Trail 165-Mile Segment Hikes Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association’s prestigious 165-Mile Club by hiking the trail’s entire length in eight segments on eight Fridays throughout the summer. New members get a signed certificate, a pin, a rocker, and recognition on the association’s Web site and newsletter; any accompanying pet or companion animal also gets recognition. To sign up for guided hikes or for more information, visit TahoeRimTrail.com or call 775-298-0231.
Sat. June 23
The Best of the Bay Cycle through some of the most spectacular and grueling ninety miles in the Bay Area, through rolling hills and thick redwood forests. Start at the Orinda BART station, wind through the East Bay hills around the San Pablo and Briones reservoirs, and end with an unlimited restaurant buffet in Fremont. Route includes rest stops every seventeen miles. An optional Sierra Road loop for expert cyclers brings the route to a grand total of 125 miles. Preregistration only, limited to 150 riders, at Active.com. $75 preregistration, $85 on the day. For more information, visit CherryCityCyclists.org or call 510-357-3045 ex. 11.
Double Dipsea Handicap Race Challenge yourself with this 13.7 mile handicap race (slower racers get extra starting time) through Muir Woods and Mount Tamalpais state park. Registration $40 (includes T-shirt) online at DoubleDipsea.com
Folsom Lake Open Water Swim Rise at 8:00 a.m. for this brisk swim through the open waters of Folsom Lake. Meet at Beals Point and take your choice of swim distances: 1/2 mile, 1.2 miles, and 2.4 miles. This is an event designed for novices as well as serious triathletes. Competitors get awards, raffle prizes, refreshments, and a free T-shirt. $35 preregistration, $40 on the day. For more information, visit OnYourMarkEvents.com or call 209-795-7832.
Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing A rock-climbing experience for teaching beginners or refreshing pros, this expedition takes you out to the rocks of Cragmont City Park in the Berkeley Hills. Learn important basic knots, equipment maintenance, and other rock-climbing skills to pass an indoor climbing gym test, or apply your learning outdoors with more experienced partners. No previous experience is required and all equipment is included except shoes, which are available for rent. For more information, visit MTAdventure.com or call 209-753-6556.
Kulture Shock Car Show Gearheads show what they’re made of at this annual competition at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeport. Trophies for best hot rod, best custom, and best of show. Beer, food, and live musical complete this celebration of automotive excellence hosted by the Los Diablos Car Club. Info and registration: KultureShockCarShow.com or 707-263-3283.
Lakeport VW Car Show If you can’t get enough cars, here’s a second event just down the street: This Volkswagen show will be held on Park Street in downtown Lakeport. $10 entry fee includes dash plaque. Fun for everyone with awards and raffle, plus a caravan to the local drive-in at sunset. For more information, call 510-656-7276 or e-mail [email protected]
Nor-Cal Boat & Ski Club Circle Ski Race The National Watersports Racing Association presents a two day waterskiing marathon in Pittsburg. Teams of boat pilots and skiers compete to be the best and the fastest in the water. Information and tickets: NWSRA.net or 707-263-1848.
Sonoma Wine Country Ride to Cure Diabetes Meet at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel and Spa in historic Railroad Square in Santa Rosa to begin a scenic ride through the county’s lush vineyards and rolling hills. The four-day event culminates in a Saturday biking tour. For more information, visit RideJDRF.org
The Surf City Classic: Woodies on the Wharf Hit the legendary Santa Cruz Wharf for this free celebration of the sun, beach, and everything surf, where more than 150 pre-1950s woody surf wagons line up. Music, free T-shirts, and prize draws add to the festivities. Free bike valet. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 831-420-5273 or e-mail [email protected]
Sun, June 24
Burlingame Criterium This fast, mind-teasing bike race with sharp, technical turns and a sprint finish begins downtown at 1160 Burlingame Ave. at 7:00 a.m. The kids’ ride starts at 10:20 a.m. Online registration closes June 23. For more info, visit BurlingameCriterium.com. The Criterium has partnered with Ryan’s Ride, a charitable cycling event for kids. Proceeds go to the Lance Armstrong Foundation. RyansRide.org.
Climb for Research Pledge yourself to climb the awe-inspiring Mount Shasta for a good cause: This event benefits the American Liver Foundation and builds awareness of the many forms of liver disease that affect more than thirty million Americans. The climb also promotes organ donor awareness for the more than 18,000 Americans currently on the transplant waiting list. For more information, visit LiverFoundation.org or call 800-292-9099 ex. 17.
Escape from the Rock Triathlon Can you escape the most notorious prison of all? Well, this race isn’t exactly a prison break, but it’s the next best thing: a muscle-straining 1.5-mile swim from San Francisco’s Alcatraz Island/Aquatic Park, followed by a 13-mile bicycle ride and a 2.5-mile run to the transition area at Crissy Field in the Presidio. Registration is $180 for a two-person relay team, $200 for an individual. For more information, visit EnviroSports.com
San Jose International Triathlon Meet at Lake Almaden in San Jose for a rousing 1.25K swim, followed by a 40K bike ride and a 10K run. The race is followed by an all-day expo/party with live music, gourmet food, and awards. Limited to 1,500 participants; no race-day registration. $120 individual, $175 relay team, $70 special collegiate price. For more information, visit JAProductions.com/sjit or call 877-366-RACE.
Wed. June 27
Prairie City Race Series See June 20.
Fri. June 29
Full Moon Paddle Experience the romance and magic of the Suisun City estuary in a leisurely paddle ride. The paddle is available for three days every month through the summer — the day before, the day of, and the day after the full moon. Info and reservations: SunsetBayKayaks.com or 707-429-5925.
Sat. June 30
Giro di Peninsula A heart-pumping bike marathon of exercise, good food at the end, and free T-shirts held at Bay Meadows race course in San Mateo. All proceeds go to Bay Area people with developmental disabilities and their families. Four different courses to choose from: 100K, 70K, 30K, 30K EZ. Early registration $35 per adult. For more info or to register, visit FestaFoundation.org/giro.html
Leesville Road Race Bike over mountainous hills and flat fields. Meet at Williams High School, Williams, in Colusa County, Hwy. 5 at Hwy. 20, north of Sacramento at 8 a.m. and be prepared to race till 1 p.m. Visit VeloPromo.com for more information.
Sun. July 1
Lake Merced Run A rousing 4.5-mile clockwise jog around San Francisco’s Lake Merced, all 4.5 miles of it. Meet in the parking lot at Sunset Blvd. Visit DSERunners.com/schedule/2007/lakemercedrun.html for more information.
Twentieth Annual Hernia Hill The name may be intimidating, but this marathon, which offers 5K and 10K trails, is well worth it, with a postrace barbecue hosted by Kautz Ironstone Vineyards. Check-in and race-day registration opens at 7 a.m. at 1894 Six Mile Rd., Murphys. For more information, visit OnYourMarkEvents.com or call 209-795-7832.
Vacaville Grand Prix A nice run over the flat city streets of Vacaville, this one-mile loop includes one good hill. Registration opens at 7 a.m. at the town clock east of Dobbins on Main St. and closes fifteen minutes before each race’s scheduled start. Start/finish at town clock. For more information, visit VeloPromo.com or call 209-533-4996.
Wed. July 4
Pleasant Hill Firecracker 5K Run Walk Run three laps on a flat course along the July 4 parade route. Run starts at 8:15 a.m. in downtown Pleasant Hill. Children can enjoy the kids’ dash, a 100-yard sprint, which starts at 8:00 a.m. Register in front of Fleet Feet Sports, 45 Crescent Dr. For more info, visit FleetFeetPleasantHill.com or call 925-827-4772. Registration: Active.com
Fri, July 6
Cougar Mountain Classic Amateur and professional mountain bikers, gravity racers, road cyclists, and recreational enthusiasts meet here in sunny Sonoma Valley for two days of exciting bike races and events. All sorts of off-road racing will figure, with cross-country, mountain cross, downhill, and Super D races, while road cyclists will compete in circuit racing events on the world-famous road course. There will also be a sports expo, children’s activities, a vintage bicycle concourse, the Trips for Kids Annual Bike Swap, Cycle Links Charity Ride, and an open mountain cross course for everyone. For more information, visit CMClassic.com or call 707-933-3556.
Sixteenth Annual Trips for Kids Bike Swap Sell and swap bikes and accessories at this free event, part of the Cougar Mountain Classic at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma. To book your space, make a donation, or for more information, call 415-458-2986 or 415-381-2941. The raceway is located on Hwy. 121 near the junction of Hwy. 37. Parking is $10 per vehicle. For more information, visit TripsforKids.org
Sat. July 7
Angel Island Trail Run Ready for a jog that lets you take in the sights? Then come out to the Angel Island Trail Run at Ayala Cove in Angel Island, Tiburon. It takes you around the hilly, forested island and up Mount Livermore, with views of Marin County and San Francisco. 25K and 50K runs start at 8:30 a.m., 8K run starts at 8:35 a.m., and 16K run starts at 8:45 a.m., with fully stocked aid stations. Postrun soup and chili picnic back at Ayala Camp. Every finisher gets a T-shirt. For more information, visit PCTrailruns.com
Sun. July 8
The Dream Mile A 5K or 10K walk starting at 8:30 a.m. along the picturesque shoreline trail of Mountain View. The event benefits Vibha, a nonprofit helping underprivileged children in the United States and India. After walking, enjoy an outdoor bash with food, music, and carnival games. For more information, visit TheDreamMile.org or call 408-636-8408.
Golden Gate Vista A run eastbound along San Francisco’s coastal trail, with views of the bay. Register online at Active.com up to 48 hours prior to race day. Race day registration begins at 8:10 a.m. For information, visit DSERunners.com or call 415-978-0837.
Race Across Marin The second annual race meets at Bodega Bay at 8 a.m. for a 51-mile road-bike, 16-mile trail run ending at the Golden Gate. Registration is $200 for individuals, $125 for relay teams. For more information and to register, visit EnviroSports.com
Run to the Lake Starting at 8:00 a.m., take a 5K or 10K fun run from Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley to Lake Chabot Regional Park and then back for refreshments and live music. The 5K course is open to runners, walkers, strollers, and wheelchair racers, and is mostly flat. The 10K course is challenging and hilly for runners only, along the shaded west trail next to the lake. All registrants get a T-shirt and a swag bag. The top three in each age category get awards. There’s a health expo from 7 to 10 a.m., with free health information, cholesterol screening, body fat measuring, and blood pressure testing. To volunteer or for more information, call 510-727-2720.
Fri. July 13
78th Annual Lake County Rodeo Two full nights of rodeo events under the stars at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeport. Attend an outdoor dance afterward. 401 Martin St., Lakeport. For more information, call 707-263-6181.
Sat. July 14
Mount Diablo Hill Climb Contra Costa Cycling Club holds this annual race up Mount Diablo. For more details, visit C4Racing.org
Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic Meet in Keiser Park in Windsor for this two-day festival of all things balloon-related. About thirty balloons launch at 6:30 a.m. Afterwards, there will be tethered balloon rides. Festivities include craft vendors, food booths, and a kids’ playground. For more info, visit SCHABC.org or call 707-837-1884.
Sun. July 15
Daly City Scenic Run 6.8-mile and 5K run starting at Colma School (East Market & Hillside St.). Course runs uphill along Guadaloupe Canyon, then downhill to return to start. For more details, visit DSERunners.com
Lafayette Criterium Contra Costa Cycling Club holds an annual race through Lafayette. For more details, visit C4racing.org
Sat. July 21
Eppie’s Great Race Can’t decide if you want to run, bike, or paddle? Do them all! Eppie’s Great Race in Rancho Cordova combines a 5.82-mile run, a 12.5-mile bicycle race, and a 6.35-mile canoe trip. Come a day early for the prerace festivities at the Packet Pickup Party, including a spaghetti dinner in Goethe Park. Dinner is $7 for adults, $3 for kids. All proceeds go to Therapeutic Recreation Services. All teams who finish the Race under the time set by the Great Team and Eppie’s Great Team Ironpersons will receive coupons for a free meal from International House of Pancakes. For more information, visit TheGreatRace.org
Fall River Century The twelfth annual event has rides for all ages through Northern California scenery and benefits Fall River Valley community groups. Start with a pancake breakfast before heading off for 25-, 62-, and 100-mile routes, and close the day with a spaghetti dinner. Route offers opportunities to bask in the silent majesty of two of California’s most impressive volcanic peaks, Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen. Starts and ends at the InterMountain Fairgrounds in McArthur. For more info, visit Shasta.com/billofsail or call 530-336-6169.
Healdsburg Harvest Century Bicycle Tour This moderately challenging annual ride goes through Healdsburg and the heart of Sonoma wine country. Online registration closes July 20, or when event is full; tour is limited to 1,000 registrants. Check-in between 6:15 and 8 a.m. at Healdsburg High School. Entry fee is $59 if postmarked by June 22, $79 after. For more information, visit Active.com
Triathlon for Fun Part of a series of runs for beginning runners, held on the third Saturday of every month in Pleasanton. Swim 400 yards, bike 11 miles, and run 3.1 miles in Shadow Cliffs Regional Park. Don’t worry; the water’s warm! Entry fees cover raffle, refreshments, free T-shirt, and prizes. Remember to bring your helmet. Visit OnYourMarkEvents.com for more information.
Mon. July 22
Desolation Wilderness Hike Series Hike around beautiful Lake Tahoe from Echo to Barker Pass for a total of 33 miles in four hikes. Explore different trailheads that take you to the entrance of the breath-taking desolation wilderness area. To sign up for guided hikes or get more info, visit TahoeRimTrail.com or call 775-885-0875.
Festa Italiana Street Fair The Festa Foundation-sponsored street fair is one of the biggest annual events in San Mateo. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., shop for art and handmade goods, sample Italian cuisine, listen to music, and peruse the annual chalk art gallery. Proceeds go to people with developmental disabilities. On South B St. between Tilton and 2nd aves. The annual bocce tournament is open to all. For more information, visit FestaFoundation.org/streetfair.html
Jail Break Run Run as if you’re on the lam in this annual race coordinated by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Department and the Special Olympics of Northern California. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the County Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Center in Dublin. The 5K/10K run begins with a lap around the Santa Rita County Jail; the event raises funds and public awareness for the Special Olympics. For more information, visit OnYourMarkEvents.com or call 209-795-7832.
Vineman Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Meet at 6:30 a.m. at Johnson’s Beach, Guerneville. The event consists of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. The point-to-point event passes Sonoma County vineyards and finishes up at Windsor High School, just north of Santa Rosa. For more information, visit Vineman.com or call 707-528-1630.
Windmill 10K This vigorous 10K run starts and finishes in Golden Gate Park at Kennedy Drive and Great Highway (at the Dutch windmill) in San Francisco and goes past the Conservatory of Flowers. For more information, visit DSERunners.com
Sat. July 28
The Berkeley Kite Festival This two-day annual event at Cesar E. Chavez Park at the Berkeley Marina fills the sky with brilliant splashes of color as all shapes and sorts of kites take to the air. Watch professionals tackle monster kites in the Giant Creature Kite Show or observe the traditional Japanese kites of the festival’s special guests from the Sode-cho Kite-Flying Society of Hamamatsu. Or fly your own. For more information, visit HighlineKites.com or call 510-235-KITE.
Full Moon Paddle See June 29.
Lake Del Valle Aqua Challenge Go for a dip at Livermore’s Lake Del Valle Regional Park Swim Beach with alternative half-, 1-, and 2-mile swims. Race day registration is $5 additional per person, with an additional fee for swimming the half-mile race in addition to the other races. Entry fee includes T-shirt, award ceremony, refreshments, and raffle. Don’t forget your swim cap! Fastest male and female swimmers will receive trophies, and the top three swimmers in each age bracket will receive engraved medals. For more information, visit OnYourMarkEvents.com or call 209-795-7832.
Lambtown Dixon’s annual celebration of the woolly baby animal is the place for all your sheep education needs this summer; entry is free for kids twelve and younger. Enter a sheep-shearing competition or learn to spin, dye wool, knit, shear, cook lamb (horrors!), or select a fleece for your next crafting project. Small materials fee and advanced registration for most classes. For more information, visit Lambtown.com
Tahoe Trail Fest Tahoe City’s first trail fest on Commons Beach includes guided 6-, 8-, and 16-mile interpretive hikes. Afterwards, enjoy outdoor vendor booths, barbecue, and live music. To sign up or for more information, visit TahoeRimTrail.com or call Alexis at 775-298-0231.
Sun. July 29
San Francisco Marathon Start on the Embarcadero at Mission Street for a run that takes you past all the city’s most famous landmarks, including the Ferry Building, the Transamerica Pyramid, and Coit Tower, on to Fisherman’s Wharf and up to the Golden Gate Bridge. Half-marathons, 5K run, progressive marathon, and alternative routes. Enjoy a carb-loading pasta pre-race breakfast at Pasta Paradiso or Hyatt Pasta for a fee. For more information or to register, visit RunSFM.com or call 415-814-2823.
Tahoe Rim Trail Annual Thru-Hike Hike around all 165 miles of Lake Tahoe along scenic wilderness trails in 15 days. Hikes will range between 9 and 14 miles per day. This is tough, so make sure you have all your camping gear and supplies in order. All trail guides are volunteers, CPR/first aid certified, and trained by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association or other agencies. Through-hikers are supported by Trail Angels, who will bring your personal supplies and water to each trailhead. At the halfway mark, enjoy a catered dinner put on by volunteer equestrians. Visit TahoeRimTrail.org/annualhike.htm for more information.
Tiburon Triathlon Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Belvedere Community Park for this just-for-fun triathlon. The course is a half-mile swim, a 9-mile bike ride, and a 2-mile run. No raceday registration. Arrive at 6:30 a.m. to pick up a goodie bag and T-shirt. For more information, visit TiburonFire.org
Sat., Aug. 4
Annual Roughwater Swim A one-mile swim race around the Santa Cruz wharf. Meet at 11 a.m. at the Main Beach. Enter the ocean at Lifeguard Tower #3 on the east side of the Municipal Wharf, swim parallel to the pier, around the end, and then straight in to the finish in front of the Santa Cruz Coast Hotel above the beach on the west side of the pier. First wave: masters 18 to 39 years. Second wave: masters 40 years and up. Third wave: nonmasters 18 years and under. Entry fee is $30. All participants receive a commemorative item. For more information, call 831-420-6015.
Marin Century Six bike rides through the best scenery in the county, from the rolling hills to Mount Tamalpais to the coast and back. All rides have some hills. The Mount Tam Century and Mount Tam Double Century are climbing rides with steep slopes for experienced riders. Start and finish at Valencito Middle School, 50 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael. This is not a timed event, there so will be no official start time. Lunch provided. For more information, visit MarinCyclists.com
Vineman Triathlon The oldest ironman triathlon in the continental United States. Swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run 26.2 miles through beautiful Sonoma County wine country. On August 5, join fellow runners for a slide show and awards ceremony, celebrating this race’s eighteenth anniversary. For more information, visit Vineman.com or call 707-528-1630.
Sun. August 5
Alameda Run for the Parks The Alameda Recreation and Park Department hosts this 10K race benefiting local parks and programs, open to beginning and expert runners and walkers. The route circles the City of Alameda and offers great views of the San Francisco skyline along Alameda Beach. Registration is $15, including a souvenir T-shirt. 9 a.m. in the parking lot of the South Shore Shopping Center at Otis Dr. and Park St. To register or for more information, visit SSTRunning.org or call 510-748 4565.
Alcatraz Challenge Aquathlon & Swim Escaping from the Rock has never been so much fun. Contestants have their choice of challenges: a 1.5-mile swim from Alcatraz to the Presidio followed by a 7-mile out-and-back run across the Golden Gate Bridge, a relay team swim-run, or just the swim. For more information, visit AlcatrazChallenge.us or call Gary Emich at 650-359-3773.
Embarcadero 10K This race takes you through the sights of San Francisco. Start at the Dolphin Club and run to the Embarcadero; turn back at the south side of Townsend Street and Embarcadero at minipark entrance before AT&T Park. For more information, visit DSERunners.com
Round the Rock Alcatraz Challenge Canoe Race Another chance to get away from Alcatraz. This Polynesian outrigger canoe race is hosted by the Pacific Islanders Cultural Association and He’e Nalu of Marin Outrigger Canoe Club. Race starts at the East Beach of Crissy Field National Park, followed by a raffle and prizes. Visit AlcatrazChallenge.com for more information.
Thu. August 9
Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance and Wooden Boat Week A week-long gathering of America’s finest wooden boats. The festivities kick off tonight with an opening gala at historic Ehrman Mansion at Sugar Pine Point State Park. The next day, get an up-close look at more than a hundred classic vintage boats at Carnelian Bay. All Perpetual Trophy winners will be announced and identified in their boat slips for Saturday’s guests. See the People’s Choice award presentation. For more information, visit LakeTahoeConcours.com or call 530-581-4700.
Fri. August 10
Tahoe Rim Trail Backcountry Camps Explore the Lake Tahoe backcountry on this two-day guided trail work and camping trip. For more information, visit TahoeRimTrail.org or call 775-298-0239.
Sat. August 11
Headlands Hundred Endurance Run This isn’t a race; it’s a noncompetitive jog through Marin’s Rodeo Beach, starting at 7:00 a.m. See the vistas of the Pacific Coast as you take a tour of the Marin Headlands with views of Tiburon, San Francisco, and the Golden Gate Bridge. 50-mile and 100-mile distance runs are available. To qualify for the 50-mile run, you must have completed a 50K trail run within the last year; for the 100-mile run, you must have completed a 50-mile run. $75 for 50-mile trail; $200 for 100-mile trail. For more information, visit PCTrailRuns.com
Patterson Pass Road Race A mountainous bike track makes for exciting cycling at the Patterson Pass Road Race in Tracy. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. and closes at 7:45 a.m. for all categories at the corner of Midway and Patterson Pass. The course follows the path set by the old Corral Hollow Road Race, a 23-mile loop with a lot of up and down in the first half, rolling in the second half, and two very fast descents. Fees are approximately $23 if postmarked by August 4. For more information, visit VeloPromo.com or call 209-533-4996.
Sun. August 12
Folsom International Triathlon Get up at 7:00 a.m. for a vigorous 1.5K swim, a 40K bike ride, and a 10K run at Lake Natoma in Folsom. The course is flat and fast, with Olympic-style distances. Winners receive a custom apparel award from event promoter J&A Productions; J&A will also throw a beer-and-BBQ bash at the winning club’s home turf. Awards for top three male and female teams and overall club top score. All team members score five points for finishing, and additional points are awarded for those who place in the top ten in their age groups. For more information, visit JAProductions.com.
Golden Gate Park Cross-Country 5K Meet at the big tree at Upper Speedway Meadow in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park for a cross-country-style marathon. A curving track that includes dirt road portions makes for a real challenge and a chance to see the Golden Gate equestrian stadium up close. For more information, visit DSERunners.com
Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance and Wooden Boat Week The Tahoe Maritime Museum holds the Second Annual Marine Swap Meet in Homewood, with all sorts of boating paraphernalia. At 6:00 p.m., dinner and dancing at the Wild Goose Restaurant in Tahoe Vista. For more information, visit LakeTahoeConcours.com or call 530-581-4700.
5K Run/Walk Across Home Plate What other walk lets you leap across home plate at the Giants stadium as you cross the finish line? The 5K walk route winds along the Embarcadero beginning and ending at the ballpark, where participants can cross home base. After, enjoy the pregame festival with live music, food, and giveaways. All participants can stay for the afternoon’s game, the Giants vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates. $39 registration fee ($29 for children ages 12 and under). Participate individually, join a team, or form your own team. All of the funds raised go to Project Open Hand. For more information, visit PlatetoPlate.org or call 415-447-2390.
Mon. August 13
Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance and Wooden Boat Week Attend the Woodie Over-the-Bottom Regatta and Luncheon at Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma, where boat entry includes two lunches, two drinks, and two T-shirts for the boat captain and first mate. (Additional guests receive one lunch and one drink ticket per reservation.) For more information, visit LakeTahoeConcours.com or call 530-581-4700.
Tue. August 14
Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance and Wooden Boat Week Visit the Men’s Grill on the Chambers Homeowners’ Association Lawn Area for a casual afternoon with hosted bar and catered barbecue lunch. For more information, visit LakeTahoeConcours.com or call 530-581-4700.
Wed. August 15
Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance and Wooden Boat Week Get together one last time for the Mahogany Magic Potluck Grand Finale at Gatekeeper’s Museum, Tahoe City, for a DVD show showcasing the highlights of the previous week. For more information, visit LakeTahoeConcours.com or call 530-581-4700.
Sat. August 18
Angel Island 12K & 25K The eighteenth annual event in Angel Island State Park, 21 Main St., Tiburon has two distances to choose from: 12K and 25K. See all the beauty of San Francisco from this hilly loop trail circumnavigating Angel Island. Along the way, savor the panoramic vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz, the East Bay, and Marin County. Registration is $40. $11 per person ($8.50 kids under 12) for ferry ride and park fee, payable at the Tiburon dock on race day. Bring a cooler and enjoy the picnic area at Ayala Cove, or tour the island’s museums and the historical sites. For more information, visit EnviroSports.com or call 415-868-1829.
Circum-Tahoe Ride Join ride leader Mike Lynch on his ninth annual 72-mile clockwise ride around Lake Tahoe. Meet in front of Harrah’s Casino on the state line in south Lake Tahoe at 7:00 a.m.; ride departs at 7:15 a.m. Bring cash for breakfast in Homewood, approximately 28 miles in. Maps available. Ride normally finishes around 2:30 p.m. Contact Mike Lynch at 510-889-0952 or [email protected]
Dunnigan Hills Road Race Challenge yourself to the run of your life between the rolling hills and scenic scrub of Yolo, a quaint town north of Sacramento. Race starts at 8 a.m. and continues until noon. For more information, visit VeloPromo.com
NorCal Boat & Ski Club Marathon Ski Race Waterskiers compete on a two-mile course that starts at Clear Lake’s Redbud Park at 8 a.m. For tickets or more information, visit NWSRA.net or call Bonnie Sears at 707-263-1848.
Tri For Fun #3 Triathlon 400-yard swim, 11-mile bike ride, and 3.1-mile run at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park in Pleasanton, starting at 7 a.m. The bike course exits the park onto open paved road; the run is within the park on a fire trail. Fees include T-shirt, refreshments, and raffle. Donated prizes will be raffled after each race, with one grand prize at the end of the series. For more information, visit OnYourMarkEvents.com or call 209-795-7832.
Sun. August 19
Aloha Celebrity Races & Polynesian Festival Outrigger canoe race at the Santa Cruz wharf. Designed especially for beginner paddlers, the races are a chance to discover the excitement of outrigger canoe racing. The free Polynesian Festival follows with a taste of the tropics, including fresh leis, Hawaiian shaved ice, Maori face painting, print making, and dance performances. Cosponsored by Pu Pu O’Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Club. For more information, call 831-420-5273.
Suisun Harbor Criterium Starting at 8:00 a.m. and running until 3:00 p.m., this harbor bike race is a professional bike criterium with hundreds of participating cyclists of all ages. A great chance to see the scenic and historic Suisun City waterfront. For more information, call 209-533-4996.
Walt Stack 5K Meet at the Walt Stack Memorial Bench, San Francisco, for a refreshing beach run. See the seashore and catch the sea breeze off the yacht harbor as you complete this 5K course. For more information, visit DSERunners.com
Fri. August 24
Santa Cruz Triathlon Training Camp This two day camp (August 24-26) at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center Long Marine Lab in Santa Cruz will get you pumped to run any competition. Preview race courses, develop your cycling and running abilities in training sessions, and hone your open-water swimming skills. The weekend also includes special sessions on nutrition and food management for racing, yoga and stretching for athletes, and bike fit sessions. Cost is $295. For more information, visit JAProductions.com Sat., August 25
San Ardo Road Race Meet at San Ardo School in San Ardo, near Monterey, for this mostly flat road run. 21-to-84-mile race starts at 8 a.m. and lasts until approximately noon. For more information, visit VeloPromo.com
Sun. August 26
University Road Race Meet at UC Santa Cruz campus for this mostly mountainous road run. Race starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until approximately 5 p.m. Distance is 25 to 65 miles. For more information, visit VeloPromo.com
Redwood Park 10K 20K 30K 50K Not a race, but a noncompetitive run where everyone wins something in this jaunt through Oakland’s Redwood Regional Park. Enjoy spectacular views along the East Ridge and West Ridge trails and wind through tall redwoods on the popular Stream and French trails. There is an 9-hour time limit for the 50K distance. Start time is 8:30 a.m. Afterward, enjoy a postrace soup and chili picnic. T-shirts for all finishers. Fees: $25-$50 before August 12, $5 extra charge after. Preregistration through 5 p.m. Friday, August 24. For more information, visit PCTrailRuns.com
Mon. August 27
Full Moon Paddle See June 29.
