Wednesday, July 20, 2016

San Francisco Half Marathon in California


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


Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Santa Cruz Trail Run Half Marathon in Felton California


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


Monday, July 18, 2016

Summer Break Half Marathon in Long Beach California


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


Sunday, July 17, 2016

Angel Island Half Marathon in San Francisco


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


Saturday, July 16, 2016

Bad Bass Half Marathon in Castro Valley California


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


Friday, July 15, 2016

La Sportiva Table Rock Half Marathon in Stinson Beach California


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


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

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


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


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


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



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


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.



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


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