Health & Wellness

Running and hiking are great ways to stay active in the Bay Area!  Below are some upcoming events or hiking trails you may be interested in.  


Races

Hot Chocolate Run - San Francisco 

Saturday, February 10, 2024

 

Races:  5K, 10K, 15K

 

Cost: 

5K - $69 

10K - $79

 15K - $89

 

The Hot Chocolate Run is a fun race that annually draws thousands of people to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.   It’s a race for all types of runners - beginners to elite runners.  Once you’ve finished, you get a medal, a nice cup of hot chocolate, and some delicious treats!    For more information, click on the link.  https://hotchocolate15k.com/cities/

 


 

Valentines 5K Fun Run/Walk - Campbell

Saturday, February 10, 2024

 

Races: 5K, 10K, & Kid’s Dash 

 

Cost:

$45 Adults/$25 ages 20 & Under

$10 Kids Dash for ages 6 & under

 

Spread the love at Campbell’s 47th annual Valentine 5K Fun Run/Walk with people you love.  This is a 5K/10K run or walk event on the Los Gatos Creek Trail.  They also have a 250-yard kids' course called the Kid’s Dash.  

 

For more information, click on the link below.

https://www.campbellca.gov/270/Valentine-Fun-Run

 


Trails 

Deer Hollow Farm 

 

Location:  Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve

Difficulty of Trail:  Easy

Trail Length:  2.8 miles

Average Time:  1 hour 4 minutes

Notes:  This is a scenic and short trail that leads you into Deer Hollow Farm where you can see chickens, cows, and pigs.

 

Eagle Rock Loop 

 

Location:  Alum Rock Park

Difficulty of Trail:  Easy

Trail Length:  2.7 miles

Average Time:  1 hour 18 minutes

Notes:  Alum Rock Park charges a $6 fee to park.

 

 

Lexington Reservoir Trail

Location:   Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Difficulty of Trail:  Moderate

Trail Length:  4.8 miles

Average Time:  2 hours 37 minutes

Notes:  This trail is multi-use and can be steep in sections.