CALIFORNIA HALF MARATHONS BLOG

California Half Marathons in May

2017-05-10T18:34:00.000-06:00

The first week of May half marathons in California are checked off for the year. Half Marathon Calendar USA will update the 2018 half marathon dates as they roll in from the race organizer. Next up, for Saturday May 13th, and Sunday May 14th, there is a mixture of trail half marathons, smaller no frill half marathons, a half marathon for wine lovers .... the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon, as well as the bigger hype half marathons to consider, such as Disney Tinkerbell Half Marathon.

On Saturday the 13th in California, there is the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon, Trail Run at Sly Park 13.1mi, Brocchini Farms Rina's Run Half Marathon, Wolf Pack Mother's Day Run Half Marathon, Cinderella Trail Run Half, Muir Woods Half Marathon, China Camp Trail Run Half Marathon, and the Tommy Scott Memorial LAX Run Half Marathon.

On Sunday the 14th of May, there is the BWR Mother's Day Half Marathon, Coyote Lake Trail Run 1/2 Marathon, Race for Literacy Half Marathon, and Disney Tinkerbell Half Marathon.

The following weekend, May 20th and 21st, also offers a variety to choose from, from trail running to coastline courses.

Taking place Saturday May 20th, you have the Wildcat Half Marathon in El Sobrante, the ZombiRunner Bay Trail Half Marathon in Palo Alto, and the Tommy Scott LAX Run Half Marathon in Los Angeles.

On Sunday May 21st, you have the Kaiser Permanente Avenue of the Vines Half Marathon in Lodi (a flat fast course, starting & finishing at Woodbridge Winery), the Bank of Marin Running Festival Half Marathon in Novato (a scenic, rolling hills course), Surfer's Path Capitola Half Marathon in Santa Cruz (with views of the Monterey Bay Coastline along the course), and Finish the Ride, Run, Walk n' Roll Half Marathon in Los Angeles.

Wrapping up May with Memorial day weekend, May 27th, 28th, and 29th, a handful of half marathons to choose from. On Saturday the 27th, there is the Nitro Trail Half Marathon (a trail run in Pinole), Danville Half Marathon (an out and back course along the Iron Horse Trail through Danville and Alamo), and the Armed Forces Half Marathon in downtown Concord.

On Sunday the 28th, you have the Clif Bar Mountain 2 Beach Half Marathon (a point to point half marathon starting in Ojai, and winding through Ventura River Valley, ending at the beach in Ventura), and Lake Balboa Half Marathon (a two loop pretty flat course at Woodley Park in Van Nuys).

One half marathon on Memorial day, May 29th, wrapping up May for half marathons in California. The 19th annual Laguna Hills Memorial Day Half Marathon, honoring the United States Marine Corps Dark Horse Battalion, is a scenic, rolling hill point to point course, with a stretch through Wood Canyon Park and Aliso.

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100 Half Marathons - Club Challenge of Fifty States Half Marathon Club - California Running Clubs

2016-10-06T23:44:00.005-06:00

California half marathon runners and walkers! Join a great club with lots of challenges to work on, as well as lots of discounts and great members. Many half marathon runners and walkers out there can’t alway afford to travel around to all 50 states. The 100 Half Marathons Challenge™ is a perfect alternative! Join Fifty States Half Marathon Club and work toward your 100 half marathons, and take your time on the other challenges. All members can work toward all the challenges.

Fifty States Half Marathon Club hosts a big annual meet up in a new state every year, which includes the big annual awards night for all the club members that finish a challenge. From the 100 Half Marathons Challenge™ to the 50 States Half Marathon Challenge™, or 50 States Endurance Challenge™, runners and walkers will enjoy a great group of members, with lots of opportunity to meet members at races. Paint your journey on the cool 100 Half Marathons shirts, designed by Fifty States Half Marathon Club, or the map back design as you work toward 50 states.

Additionally, there is the 500 Endurance Challenge™, the 7 Continents Endurance Challenge™, and the new Canada 10 Provinces Half Marathon Challenge™. A description of each challenge can be found at the official website of Fifty States Half Marathon Club.

Beautiful, classy awards when you finish a challenge!

Join the club and start working toward your 100 half marathons, or 50 states, at www.50stateshalfmarathonclub.com

San Francisco Half Marathon in California

2016-07-20T08:00:00.000-06:00

The Sunday July 31, 2016 San Francisco Half Marathon offers 2 courses to choose from for participants, the 1st course already being at capacity, which is the first half of the marathon course. The second half marathon course is the last half of the marathon course, running through Golden Gate State Park and historic neighborhoods, claimed to be a great choice for those aiming for a PR. Both courses are USATF certified. For more information, visit the California half marathons page and view under July half marathons for a direct link.

California half marathons page

Santa Cruz Trail Run Half Marathon in Felton California

2016-07-19T08:00:00.000-06:00

The July 30, 2016 Santa Cruz Trail Run Half Marathon in Felton California is a course amongst giant redwoods, and a combination of single track, roads, paths and sand. Finisher medals and soft Green Layer tech shirts included, as well as post race food. The half marathon has 2,424' elevation gain, so be prepared for some climbing. To register or for more information, visit the California half marathons page and view under July half marathons.

California half marathons 2016

Summer Break Half Marathon in Long Beach California

2016-07-18T08:00:00.000-06:00

The July 24, 2016 Summer Break Half Marathon in Huntington Beach, Ca, is a no frills, low key half marathon put on by A Better World Running. The half marathon is a 2 loop course, inexpensive, and provides timing and a medal for all participants. For more details or to register, visit the California half marathons page and view under July half marathons.

California half marathons 2016

Angel Island Half Marathon in San Francisco

2016-07-17T09:00:00.000-06:00

The July 23, 2016 Angel Island Half Marathon is a scenic 2 loop trail run course with views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco and Alcatraz Island. A little spendy for a no frills race with no medal, but participants do receive a t-shirt. The half marathon is also not for walkers or hikers. The course time limit is 3 hours, requiring runners to maintain a pace of 13:45 or less per mile. For more information or to register, visit the California Half Marathons page and view under July half marathons.

July half marathons 2016

Bad Bass Half Marathon in Castro Valley California

2016-07-16T10:00:00.000-06:00

The July 23, 2016 Bad Bass Half Marathon in Castro Valley, CA is put on by Brazen Racing. The scenic course around Lake Chabot is a combination of paved trails and fire trails, and does have some gentle rollers. The race is somewhat of a smaller no frills race, but does have medals & shirts for all participants. For more information, visit the California half marathons page, and view under July half marathons for direct link.

California half marathons 2016

La Sportiva Table Rock Half Marathon in Stinson Beach California

2016-07-15T15:11:00.002-06:00

The July 16, 2016 La Sportiva Table Rock Half Marathon is a challenging trail run in Stinson Beach, California. Medals and soft Green Layer tech shirts for all finishers. Get ready for some steep climbing and some amazing views! For more information or direct link, visit the California half marathons page, and view under July Half Marathons.

California half marathons 2016

Summer of Fun Half Marathon in Van Nuys California

2016-07-15T14:09:00.000-06:00

The Summer of Fun Half Marathon, put on by A Better World Running, is a low key event. The half marathon is still timed and participants do receive a medal. The event, starting and finishing in Woodley Park in Van Nuys, CA, is a 2 loop half marathon course. For direct link, visit the California Half Marathons page and view under July Half Marathons.

California half marathons 2016

Lake Merced Half Marathon in San Francisco California

2016-07-15T13:20:00.000-06:00

The July 2016 Lake Merced Half Marathon in San Francisco California is a 3 loop course on jogging paths around Lake Merced. Walkers may start early, but are then not officially timed. For the official timed race, runners must maintain a max 15 min pace. This race appears to be an inexpensive, no frills race and doesn't appear to include a medal or shirt. For direct link to race, visit the California Half Marathons page, and view races under July.

California Half Marathons 2016

Jungle Run Half Marathon in Los Gatos California

2016-07-15T13:10:00.001-06:00

The July 2016 Jungle Run Half Marathon runs through the streets of Las Gatos, along the scenic Las Gatos Creek and around Vasona Lake. There are some hills throughout this course and the time limit is not walker friendly, requiring runners to maintain a 15 minute max pace. For direct link to the race, visit the California Half Marathons page under July.

California Half Marathons 2016

Craft Classic Half Marathon in San Diego

2016-07-15T12:59:00.003-06:00

The July 2016 Craft Classic Half Marathon in San Diego offers runners free beer, a free Green Flash pint glass, and an event shirt. The course runs through the Mira Mesa area, kicking off at the Green Flash Brewery, and includes live music and beer garden at the finish. For a direct link, visit the California Half Marathons page and view the July half marathons.

California half marathons 2016

Beach Babe Half Marathon in Long Beach California

2016-07-15T12:47:00.000-06:00

The July 2016 Beach Babe Half Marathon in Long Beach, CA is an oceanfront course along running trails and paved beach paths, limited to 500 runners. The event is put on by the California Girl Series, and has a BBQ at the finish. Visit the California Half Marathons page for a direct link.

California half marathons 2016

Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon in Napa California

2016-07-15T12:29:00.000-06:00

The July 2016 Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon will take place this weekend in Napa, CA! The race net elevation gain/loss is -77′ starting at 159′ finishing at 82′ with maximum elevation at 220′. The time limit for this race is 3 hours and 30 minutes, which is considered not walker friendly by Halfmarathonsearch.com. For more information, visit the California Half Marathons page for direct link to event.

California Half Marathons 2016

Lake Chabot Trail Half Marathon in Castro Valley California

2016-07-15T12:14:00.001-06:00

The July 2016 Lake Chabot Trail Half Marathon in Castro Valley, CA can be found listed on the California Half Marathons page. This trail half marathon runs around the Lake Chabot Reservoir and is said to be a great course for first time trail runners.

California Half Marathons 2016

PAL Big River Run and Walk Half Marathon, 10k, 5k in Mendocino California

2016-07-15T12:09:00.001-06:00

The July 2016 PAL Big River Run and Walk Half Marathon, 10k, 5k in Mendocino, CA can be found at the California Half Marathon Calendar. The event is in memory of Deputy Ricky Del Fiorentino, and is said to wind along one of the most scenic rivers on the north coast.

California Half Marathons 2016

Race Review for Half Marathons in California

2015-05-30T18:55:00.001-06:00

Do you have a race review for a half marathon you participated in located in California? If so, feel free to submit a half marathon review for consideration! Here are some great topics runners like to read about in your half marathon review:

Was the race well organized? Packet pick up, expo, start time, timing, support?

Did this race have an expo, or just a small packet pickup?

Were enough volunteers recruited? How was on course support? Enough food? Enough water?

How was the post race party? Good food? Music? Enough food? Enough refreshments & recovery food or drinks? Describe.

How was the medal? below average? average? excellent? beyond excellent, pretty cool?
Do you have a photo to share of your bling to include?

How was the swag? Any awesome swag? Brand of shirt?

How was the cost of the race compared to most half marathons? about average, a great deal, way too expensive for the swag, bling and support that was provided, well worth the cost for the swag, bling, post race party and support received?

Was this a small race, a medium sized race, or large race?

Was the course scenic? What was the highlight of the course (or highlights of the course)?
What made the course fun (or totally boring)?
Do you have any good scenic course photos to send us?

Describe the course. Was it flat? Rollers the whole way? Flat with one big monster hill? All up? All down? All up then all down? etc. Was it shaded? Trees, dessert, mountainous, city streets, all neighborhoods, through a park, etc?

We love to hear from our half marathon runners about all the half marathon races out there that you love, like, or didn't care for, and appreciate your feedback. We may share your review in multiple locations such as our half marathon blogs, or possibly even on Halfmarathonsearch.com. You can ask to be published anonymously if you'd like, but we do need your information in order to publish.

Happy Running!

Half Marathons in California March 14th and 15th

2015-03-06T21:08:00.000-07:00

For March 14th and 15th Half Marathons in California, we have a little St. Paddy's going on, and a little wine country action going on.

On Saturday the 14th of March, there is the Zombie Runner San Francisco Half Marathon in Fremont, California, and the Badger Cove Half Marathon in Livermore, California.

Taking place on Sunday March 15th, we have Blue Diamond Almonds Shamrock'n Half Marathon in Sarcamento; California Classic Half Marathon in Fresno; Go Green St. Patrick's Day Half Marathon in Los Gatos; Run East County Half Marathon in El Cajon; Wine Country Half Marathon Las Gatos; and Rock'n Shamrock Half Marathon in Van Nuys, California.

Half Marathons in California March 7th and 8th

2015-03-06T20:08:00.000-07:00

Who's all running a half marathon in California this weekend, first full March weekend of 2015?! Hopefully you will all have some nice spring weather this weekend! This weekend on the docket we have the Bidwell Classic Half Marathon in Chico, California; the Sanborn Park Trail Half Marathon in Saratoga, California; the San Joaquin River Trail 1/2 Marathon in Aubrey, California; Lucky 13 Half Marathon in Davis, California; The Lost Trail Half Marathon in Granite, California; the San Diego Half Marathon, of course in San Diego; Run-Through-Redlands Half Marathon in Redland, California; and the Beach Dash Half Marathon in Long Beach, California. For full info on California half marathons March 7th and 8th, visit the California Half Marathons page.

California Half Marathons Feb 21 and Feb 22 2015

2015-02-17T00:21:00.000-07:00

4 half marathons this weekend in Cool, California; Pacifica, California; Castro Valley, California; and Ventura, California ...

Montara Mountain Trail 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, 50k, 10k

FOURmidable Half Marathon 13.1m, 50k, 100k

Chabot Trail Run Half Marathon, 50k, 30k, 10k

Seaside Half Marathon, 5k, 10k

For more info visit http://www.halfmarathonsearch.com/#!half-marathons-california/cin9

Upcoming California Half Marathons

2014-12-26T01:23:00.000-07:00

Half marathons coming up this week in Castro Valley, Los Angeles, San Diego and Long Beach ...

Operations Jack Half Marathon

Brazen's New Years Eve Half Marathon

San Diego Holiday Half Marathon

Charlie Alwine Events half marathons coming up:

New Years Eve Half Marathon, New Years Day Half Marathon, New Years Resolution Half Marathon, Happy New Year Half Marathon

Discount to Surf City Marathon and Half Marathon

2014-11-11T20:46:00.000-07:00

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Discount to Surf City 10 Miler and Chance to win a Pair of Spy Optic Sunglasses

2014-10-08T22:05:00.000-06:00

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California Half Marathons 2014 and 2015

2014-07-06T00:51:00.000-06:00

Search California Half Marathons 2014 and 2015

INAUGURAL half marathon to kick off this August in Shaver Lake, California

2014-07-04T20:13:00.001-06:00

The Fresno County Search and Rescue Team wants to give you a challenge, so they are putting on the 1st SAR Wild Run Trail Half Marathon. This “Half” will have you running the previous year’s bike trail along the southeast side of Shaver Lake while adding more miles in the forest with great views of the lake. But save your energy as you will finish scrambling up the 5K Wild Run. They say with the longer course the chances are better of seeing BIG FOOT! The half marathon race is set to take place on August 10th, 2014 in Shaver Lake, CA.

SAR Wild Run Trail Half Marathon

AND if you are a 50 States Half Marathon Club member, you will receive a discount to this event!

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