Bay Front Run

OCT
4
2026
Bay Front Run in Hercules offers 5K, 10K, a 1 Mile run/walk and Kids Fun Run along the Bayfront Trail with in-person and virtual options, followed by a community festival with music, food trucks, and local vendors.
Sun 4 Oct 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Bay Front Run, Hercules, CA

Bay Front Run is an annual community running event held on Bayfront Blvd in Hercules, California. The event includes both in-person and virtual participation and benefits the Hercules Education Foundation.

Distances offered:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • 1 Mile Run/Walk
  • Kids Fun Run (ages 3 to 10)

The course begins and ends at Bayfront Blvd, follows the Bayfront Trail and continues along the Bay Trail through Hercules to Rodeo, with a turnabout at the end of the trail. The 10K consists of a double loop. The route runs beside the bayfront and is described as offering views and a gentle breeze.

Logistics and services include early packet pick-up on Saturday, October 3 at The Dylan Apartments, 2200 John Muir Parkway, and race-day packet pick-up at Sanderling and Bayfront Blvd. Registrations are accepted during early packet pick-up. Parking is available on Bayfront Blvd from Railroad to Promenade and on John Muir Parkway.

Timing and results: the 5K and 10K are chip timed and scored; a bib must be worn to be timed and results will be posted after the event. Awards are given to top female and top male in the 5K and 10K. Participants registered by September 15, in person or virtually, receive an event T-shirt, and the first 350 registrants receive a finisher medal. Registration fees are non-refundable but can be transferred to another individual. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
10k
5 km
1 Mile Run/walk
Kids Fun Run
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