Calendar of Events

March

• March 27, 2010—Easter Run & Fun 5K walk/run, 1-mile run and kids' fun run, Lodi
For more information and to register online, visit www.theschedule.com or www.active.com.

• March 27-28, 2010—Inaugural Oakland Running Festival Marathon, Half-Marathon, 4-person relay and 5K
For more information, visit Oakland Running Festival.

• March 28, 2010—Nutritional Fuels Fitness 5K & 10K, Elk Grove
For more information, visit www.nutritionfuelsfitness.org/

April

May 6 , 2010—Partk clean-up and regular monthly meeting/potluck, East La Loma Park
Bring a dish that can be shared with others. Run 6:30 p.m.; Potluck, 7:15. Go south on Oakdale Road past Scenic Drive. Turn right, or west, on the next street, Edgebrook. Head west for four blocks. At the stop sign, turn right into the park. Meet at the covered picnic area. The club will provide gloves, garbage bags and pick-up sticks. You will receive 10 Grand Prix points for the clean-up.

• April 10, 2010—Run on Water 5K run/walk, Lodi
For more information, visit www.bearcreekwater.net.

• April 10, 2010—Zoo Zoom 5K & 10K walk.runs, Sacramento
For more information, visit Sacramento Zoo Zoom.

• April 10, 2010—AR50, 50-mile endurance run, Sacramento
For more information, visit www.ar50mile.com

• April 16, 2010—MJC Athletics Benefit Wine and Gourmet Food Tasting and Silent Auction
Sip a little wine and snack on some good food while helping out young athletes. Event runs from 6-9 p.m. in the MJC Gym. For more details, download the event flier by clicking here. You must be 21 years old to attend.

• April 17, 2010—Run for Health 1-mile, 5K & 10K walk/runs, East La Loma Park
For more information and a downloadable entry form, click here.

• April 18, 2010—River City Marathon and Half-Marathon, Sacramento
For more information, visit River City Marathon.

• April 24, 2010—Climb for a Cure 10K & 1-mile fun run, Jacob Myers Park, Riverbank
For more information, visit www.climb14ers.org. To register online, visit www.active.com. Download an entry form by clicking here.

• April 24, 2010—Michelob Ultra Great Spear-It 1-mile, 5K & 5-mile run/walks, Stockton
Events begin and end at Weber Point Events Center. For more information, including driving directions, visit http://www.asparagusfest.com. Click here for a downloadable entry form.

May

• May 1, 2010—Police Officer Memorial Week Foot Pursuit 1-mile, 5K & 10K fun runs, East LaLoma Park
Pre-register by April 16 to be assured a t-shirt. T-shirts are limited. For more information and a downloadable entry form, click here.

• May 1, 2010—Run for HERS 5K walk/run, Modesto
This is a 5K fun run/walk and will not be officially timed. But there will be a clock at the finish so you can time yourself. For more information and a downloadable entry form click here.

• May 2, 2010—Workday Devil Mountain Run 5K, 10K & kids' fun run, Danville
For more information, visit www.devilmountainrun.org

May 6 , 2010—Regular monthly meeting/potluck, East La Loma Park
Off Edgebrook, one block south of Scenic and four blocks west of El Vista. Meet at the covered picnic area. Bring a dish that can be shared with others. Run, 6:30 p.m.; Potluck, 7:15.

• May 8, 2010—Rina's Run 5K run/walk & 10K run, Ripon
These events benefit efforts to fund an all-weather track at Stouffer Field at Ripon High School. Walkers welcome and encouraged in the 5K. Please, only runners in the 10K. Click here for a downloadable entry form. To enter online, visit www.active.com.

• May 8, 2010—Afican AIDS Relief 5K run/walk & half-marathon, Denair
For more information and a downloadable entry form, click here.

• May 8, 2010—Waterford Heritage Run 5K & kids' fun run , Waterford
For more information and a downloadable entry form, click here.

May 15, 2010—Chocolate Festival 5K and 1-mile fun runs, Oakdale
For more information and a downloadable registration form, click here.

• May 16, 2010—Avenue of the Vines 1/2-marathon, Lodi
For more information and a downloadable registration form, visit Fleet Feet Stockton. To register online visit www.active.com.

May 29, 2010—Modesto Classic 1-mile & 5K walk/runs & free kids' 1/2-mile fun run, Tuolumne River Park
For more information, visit the Modesto Classic Web page. Entry forms are now available for downloading. Online registration also is available at www.active.com.

June

June 3, 2010—Regular monthly meeting/potluck, East La Loma Park
Off Edgebrook, one block south of Scenic and four blocks west of El Vista. Meet at the covered picnic area. Bring a dish that can be shared with others. Run, 6:30 p.m.; Potluck, 7:15.

• June 6, 2010—Nike Women's Fitness Festival 5K, Sacramento
For more information, visit Nike Women's Fitness Festival.

• June 12, 2010—Udder Run 2- & 5-mile run/walks, Hilmar
Great post-race goodies, including chocolate milk (billed as an excellent recovery drink). This is a port-a-potty-free zone. Nice clean indoor bathrooms. Events benefit Hilmar Middle School running and cross-country programs. OnYourMarkEvents will professionally time the race this year. To download a registration form, click here. Register online at www.active.com

June 19, 2010—VIPS Run 5K, Riverbank
This run starts and ends at the Galaxy Theatres in Riverbank and follows the same course as the Riverbank Cheese & Wine 5K. Check back later for more information and a downloadable registration form.

• June 26, 2010—Lodi Art, Music & Wine Festival Run on the Square 5K & 10K
For more information and a downloadable entry form, click here.

July

July 1, 2010—Concert in the Park, Graceda Park
Bring a blanket to sit on and some light snacks and beverages. Then sit back and listen to the free concert. This is in leiu of the regular monthly meeting.

• July 3, 2010—Hernia Hill half-marthon, 10K & 5K, Murphys.
For a downloadable entry form, click here. For more information, visit onyourmarkevents.com.

• July 4, 2010—Run for Independence 2-mile walk/run & 5-mile walk, Atwater
Walkers welcome in the 2-mile event. Please, no walkers in the 5-mile event. This is a great local event with a friendly, small-town atmosphere. Flat, fast course. For more information, visit the Merced Running Club.

• July 4, 2010—Run San Ramon 5K & 10K
Check back later for more information.

July 10, 2010—Park Fete 2-mile & 10K, Escalon
For more information and a downloadable entry form, click here.

• July 24, 2010—Davisville Moo-nlight Half Marathon and 5K, Davis
Half starts at 8 p.m.; 5K, 8:20 p.m. For more information, visit Fleet Feet Davis.

August

• Aug. 1, 2010—Blood, Sweat & Beers 5- and 9-miel trail races, Sacramento
For more information, visit http://www.bloodsweatbeers.com.

Aug. 5, 2010—Regular monthly meeting/potluck, East La Loma Park
Off Edgebrook, one block south of Scenic and four blocks west of El Vista. Meet at the covered picnic area. Bring a dish that can be shared with others. Run, 6:30 p.m.; Potluck, 7:15.

• Aug. 8, 2010—Pinecrest Run 5-mile run & 1-mile fun run, Pinecrest
Check back later for more information.

• Aug. 12-15, 2010 Thin Air Distance Festival, 10K, 12K, 21K (half-marathon) & 5K, South Shore, Lake Tahoe
For more information, visit http://www.thinairdistancefestival.com/

• Aug. 28, 2010—2nd annual Modesto Midnight Half-Marathon and 2-mile fun run
For more information, visit www.active.com.

September

Sept. 2 , 2010—Regular monthly meeting/potluck, East La Loma Park
Off Edgebrook, one block south of Scenic and four blocks west of El Vista. Meet at the covered picnic area. Bring a dish that can be shared with others. Run, 6:30 p.m.; Potluck, 7:15.

Sept. 4, 2010—Color the Skies 1-mile & 5K walk runs, Ripon
Check back later for more information, online registration and a downloadable entry form.

Sept. 18, 2010—Cancer Awareness 2-mile & 10K walk/runs and 12-, 30- and 62-mile bike rides, MJC West
Check back later for more information, online registration and a downloadable entry form.

October

Oct. 7 , 2010—Regular monthly meeting/potluck, East La Loma Park
Off Edgebrook, one block south of Scenic and four blocks west of El Vista. Meet at the covered picnic area. Bring a dish that can be shared with others. Run, 6:30 p.m.; Potluck, 7:15.

Oct. 9, 2010—Cheese & Wine 5K & 10K walk, runs, Riverbank
Check back later for more information, online registration and a downloadable entry form.

November

Nov. 4, 2010—Regular monthly meeting/potluck, Location: TBA
Bring a dish that can be shared with others. Run, 6:30 p.m.; Potluck, 7:15.

• Nov. 6, 2010—Salmon 5K and duathlon (5K run, 30K bike, 2.5K run), Knights Ferry
For more information visit onyourmarkevents.com.

• Nov. 7, 2010—Paul Reese Memorial Clarksburg Run, 20-mile, 30K, 1/2-marathon and 5K runs, Clarksburg
For more information, visit www.clarksburgcountryrun.com.

• Nov. 14, 2010—Stockton Half-Marathon, relay & 5K, Stockton
For more information, visit www.stocktonhalfmarathon.com, or to register online, visit www.theschedule.com.

Nov. 25, 2010—MJC Turkey Trot 5K run, 5K walk and 1/2-mile kids' fun run.
Check back later for more information, including a special Turkey Trot Web site, online registration and a downloadable entry form.

• Nov. 28, 2010—Copperopolis Holiday Run
Check back later for more information.

• Nov. 28, 2010—Run Wild for a Child 5K & 10K, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Bring an unwrapped toy for the SF Firefighters Toy Drive. These events also benefit the toy drive. For more information, visit www.rhodyco.com.

December

Dec. 2 , 2010—Regular monthly meeting/potluck and gift exchange, Location: TBA
Bring a dish that can be shared. Also bring a gift of less than $20 for our gift exchange. Pot luck begins at 6:30 p.m.

• Dec. 5, 2010—California International Marathon and 4-person relay, Folsom-Sacramento
For more information, visit www.runcim.org.

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ShadowChase is not responsible for the quality of any of the races posted here, other than the ones that the club sponsors. We just post the races as a service to the community. ShadowChase tries to be as accurate as possible. But we cannot vouch for the accuracy of the information provided by other groups. If in doubt, contact the group listed on the race flier to verify dates, start times and costs.

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Weekly ShadowChase Club runs/walks

Saturdays: Back by popular demand—Mr. T's. Meet at the Mr. T's parking lot, corner of Tully and Standiford, at 7 a.m. Stay for coffee, conversation and doughnuts afterward.

Sundays: Meet at the SaveMart (near Panda Express) on Oakdale Road and Scenic at 8 a.m. for a run through East LaLoma Park. Speed and distances vary, based on your own needs and ability. Walkers welcome: and encouraged. We have a walking group leader, too. Stay for coffee, snacks and conversation afterward.

Tuesdays:The Modesto Junior College Track is closed from dusk to dawn until late March while crews install new lighting.

Wednesdays: This low-key, informal program will meet every Wednesday night for about an hour, beginning at 6 p.m., at the covered picnic area in East LaLoma Park. There will be walking groups, jogging groups and running groups. So you can train at your own pace. The goal is to prepare you to complete the Modesto Classic 5K fun run May 29. Veteran coaches will help you along the weay. Wear comfortable clothing and good walking or running shoes. Youths are welcome if accompanied by an adult. For more information, click here.

Thursdays: Meet at the parking lot of Mr. T's, Standiford and Tully, at 5 a.m. for a shorter run along the canals—4-5 miles. Bring a headlamp, if you have one, and wear reflective clothing. Stay for a quick doughnut and coffee afterward.