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The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)

The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K) is a trail running and running race on September 11–14, 2026 in Santa Venetia, CA, with entry fees from $50 to $95.

Date
September 11–14, 2026 (50 days to go)
Price
$50–$95
Sports
Trail RunningRunning
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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 San Francisco Running Company (247 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley)

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.

Events

The Honey Badger Half Marathon$95
The Honey Badger 10K$65
The Honey Badger 5K$50

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

83°

Typical Low

53°

Chance of Rain

3%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Kentfield, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:48 AMSunset 7:23 PMDaylight 12h 35m

Host City

About Santa Venetia, CA

Nearest Airport

OAK

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport · 23 mi

Time Zone

Pacific Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

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What Are You
Waiting For?

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Days to train

Race
The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)
Date
September 11–14, 2026

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About These Sports

This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

Trail Running

Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Santa Venetia than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)?+
The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K) is a trail running and running race held in Santa Venetia, California on September 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more trail running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)?+
Friday, September 11, 2026 in Santa Venetia, California at Miwok Meadows at China Camp State Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

The Honey Badger Half (& 10K/5K)

Sep 11, 2026

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