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Empire Runners Club

Serving the running community of Sonoma County since 1975. http://www.empirerunners.org

03/08/2026

Online registration for the Ilsanjo Classic closes at 5 PM today.

If you miss the deadline, race day registration will still be available:

• Kids 1K Newt Scoot — FREE
• 10M & 4M — $20 for ERC Members
• 10M & 4M — $45 for Non-Members

Come run through Howarth Park, Spring Lake, and Annadel on March 8.

Register now at Empirerunners.org

See you on race day.

02/25/2026

Back out in Valley Ford and it did not disappoint.

Green grass, grazing cows, rolling countryside, and weather that cooperated just enough to make it a great day to race. There is something special about running out here. Wide open roads, fresh air, and a community that shows up ready to compete and have fun.

A huge thank you to Cathy DuBay and Jerry Finlay for putting on such a well run event. We are also incredibly grateful to the volunteers from Piner High School who served as race monitors and helped keep everyone safe out on the course.

We appreciate everyone who came out, volunteered, cheered, and made the day what it was. So good to be back in Valley Ford this year, and already looking forward to doing it all again next year.

02/20/2026

Please respect the guidelines set forth by California State parks with regards to Annadel

02/19/2026

The Ilsanjo Classic returns March 8.

10-Mile • 4-Mile • Kids 1K

10M & 4M are FREE for ERC Members.
Non-members are just $25 online.

Kids 10 and under run the 1K Newt Scoot free, including race day registration.

Experience paved bike paths and dirt trails through Howarth Park, Spring Lake, and Annadel.

Register now at Empirerunners.org

Tag someone who should be on the start line with you.

02/14/2026

Three parks. One classic race.

The Ilsanjo Classic returns March 8 with a 10-Mile, 4-Mile, and free Kids 1K Newt Scoot.

10M & 4M are FREE for ERC Members.
Non-members are just $25 online.

Kids 10 and under run the 1K for free, including race day registration.

Run paved bike paths and dirt trails through Howarth Park, Spring Lake, and Annadel.

Register now at Empirerunners.org

Tag someone who should be on the start line with you.

02/13/2026

Three parks. One classic Sonoma County race.

The Ilsanjo Classic returns March 8 with a 10-Mile, 4-Mile, and Kids 1K Newt Scoot across Howarth Park, Spring Lake, and Annadel.

Paved bike paths. Dirt trails. Rolling Sonoma hills.

Kids 10 and under can run the 1K Newt Scoot for free.

ERC Members race free.
Non-members just $25.

Bring the family. Bring your running partner.

Register now at Empirerunners.org

Tag someone who should be on the start line with you.

02/12/2026

Sonoma County runners — this one’s for you.

The Ilsanjo Classic returns March 8 with 10 miles, 4 miles, and a Kids 1K across Howarth Park, Spring Lake, and Annadel.

Paved bike paths. Dirt trails. Classic rolling hills.

ERC Members race free.
Non-members just $25.

Register now at Empirerunners.org

Tag your running partner and we’ll see you at the start line.

02/08/2026

The momentum of Sunday morning runs is growing. Come join us. All paces are welcome and we even have people who walk too.

01/19/2026

Sundays are run days. Today, we ran in Trione Annadel State Park. Photos by Dan Karbousky and Andrea Guzman.

01/02/2026

🏃‍♀️ The Valley Ford Relays are back! 🏃‍♂️

After a few years away, the 33rd Annual Valley Ford Relays are returning to Valley Ford for the first time since 2022, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring this classic relay back to one of its most iconic locations.

📍 Valley Ford, CA
🗓 Sunday, February 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM start
📍 Start & Finish: Dinucci’s Restaurant

Grab three friends and build a team for a fun, fast, and social relay on scenic Valley Ford roads. Each runner completes one leg of about 2.5 miles, making this a great event for competitive runners and first-time relay teams alike.

Race details:
• 4-person teams
• All Female, Male, and Mixed categories
• 9 age categories
• Runners may compete on two different teams

⚠️ Registration is limited to 20 teams
🗓 Registration closes Wednesday, February 11, 2026

💥 FREE for ERC members
💲 $25 per person for non-members

Not an ERC member yet? Join Empire Runners Club and race the Valley Ford Relays for free, plus get access to all 2026 ERC races (except Kenwood).
Membership pricing: $12 youth | $36 adult | $48 family

Don’t have a team? No problem. Sign up solo and we’ll help match you with one.

🔗 Register now at EmpireRunners.org

Tag your relay crew below and start building your team. 👇

12/13/2025

🎄 Jingle Bell Run • Potluck + Games 🔔

📅 Tuesday, Dec 16
🕔 5:00 PM Run | 🕕 6:00 PM Potluck
📍 1350 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa

Join us for a festive 2–3 mile run followed by a potluck, games, and community fun.
All ages welcome. Bring your lights and bells and come celebrate the season with us.

🥗 Potluck
Please bring a dish to share for 6–8 people
(Main, side, or dessert)

🥤 Beverages provided by Empire Runners Club

✅ RSVP on the ERC Event Page so we know how many are coming.

Run • Eat • Play 🎄🔔

Address

14485 Highway 1
Valley Ford, CA
94972

Website

http://empirerunners.org/

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