The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)
- Date
- September 11, 2026
- Distance
- The Honey Badger Half Marathon · The Honey Badger Half Marathon VIRTUAL OPTION · The Honey Badger 10K & more
From the Organizer
The Badger's race RETURNS to China Camp State Park in Santa Venetia, CA! If the LIVE option doesn't work for you, we're supporting VIRTUAL as well. We'll be happy to ship your swag and you can participate wherever you are!
Where: China Camp State Park in Santa Venetia, CA.
When: Sun, 9/13- 9:15AM-1:00PM
Course Maps: 5K Course Map, 10K Course Map, Half Marathon Course Map.
*NOTE-The half marathon is a STOUT challenge. We would NOT recommend the half marathon if you've never covered this distance before and/or you are not doing any kind of trail running currently.
The Swag:
All participants receive...
- An epic, trail run at China Camp State Park (assuming you're not participating virtually)
- An AWESOME race woodallion AND lifestyle tee
- A custom Honey Badger beer sampler stein.
- An awesome post race goodie bag & post race snacks/beverages including Jambar, Bellwether Farms Yogurt, and more!
- Access to the post race BREWFEST sponsored by Standard Deviant Brewing.
Pre-Race Bib & Shirt Pickup:
-Sat, 9/12 from 12-4PM at A Runner's Mind SF (3575 Sacramento St).
A friend/family member can pickup your bib/shirt for you if they furnish proof of your registration. We will also support race morning bib pickup between 7:30-9AM at the race start/finish area.
PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT SUPPORT REFUNDS, TRANSFERS, AND/OR CREDITS.
In the event of race cancellation due to wildfires, hazardous air quality, hazardous weather conditions, natural disasters, COVID and/or other global pandemics, or any 'act of God' (force majeure) that is beyond our control, we cannot support refunds, transfers, and/or credits. Please note this has only happened ONCE due to COVID in 2020, but anything is possible. Please make sure you are comfortable with these potential risks before you sign up.
In the event of race cancellation due to any of the aforementioned, we will ship all race swag/items to participants and provide direction around navigating the course(s) on your own. We'll also provide direction around submitting your result.
We also cannot support refunds, transfers, and/or race credits if you get injured in the days/week(s) leading up to race day, if your schedule changes in the days/week(s) leading up to race day, if a work trip comes up that makes it impossible for you to attend on race day, and/or any other professional or personal matter that arises making it difficult for you to attend in person on race day.
In the event of any of the aforementioned, we will ship all race swag/items to said participants and provide direction around navigating the course(s) on your own. We'll also provide direction around submitting your result.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)?
- The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K) is a running event held in Santa Venetia, CA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)?
- Friday, September 11, 2026 in Santa Venetia, CA at Miwok Meadows at China Camp State Park, Santa Venetia, CA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)
Sep 11, 2026