McGuire's Breakfast Challenge
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McGuire's Breakfast Challenge: 3K & 8K Runs
This event is the 46th annual McGuire's Breakfast Runs held on November 29, 2026 at Hidden Valley Elementary School, 3435 Bonita Vista, Santa Rosa, CA. The program features two consecutive races: the 3K runs first and the 8K begins as soon as the 3K is complete. Participants may run one or both events. There are no divisional awards, though finishers may sometimes receive a small treat.
Distances
- 3K
- 8K
Both races start and finish in front of Hidden Valley Elementary School. The 3K route goes south on Bonita Vista Lane, then Chanate Road, Parker Hill Road, Leete Avenue, Aaron Drive, Sleepy Hollow Drive and returns on Bonita Vista Lane to the finish. The 8K route heads north on Bonita Vista Lane, Deer Park Drive, Sleepy Hollow Drive, Aaron Drive, Leete Avenue, Parker Hill Road, Fountaingrove Parkway with the Chanate Road exit, Chanate Road, then Bonita Vista Lane back to the finish.
Registration options and fees are listed for current Empire Runners Club members, new 2027 memberships, and non-members. Pre-registration is available through November 28. Limited race day registration is offered for an additional fee. A breakfast potluck follows the 8K in the school auditorium; participants are asked to bring a food or drink item to share and their own plates and utensils if possible. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
