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Jackrabbit Derby

Name: Jackrabbit Derby
Start: 2026-05-17
End: 2026-05-17
Location: Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa, United States • 17 May 2026

Jackrabbit Derby (3 mile XC run) & 1K Bunny Hop

The 30th annual Jackrabbit Derby takes place on May 17, 2026 at Spring Lake Regional Park in Santa Rosa. Both races use the field next to the Jackrabbit parking area at the Jackrabbit Picnic Area near the boat launch for start and finish.

Distances and course surfaces include:

1K Bunny Hop for kids 10 and under, on a paved bike path
3 mile cross country race, on dirt trails and paved bike paths

Online registration closes May 15. Empire Runners Club members have free online entry; non members pay an online fee of $25. Race day registration adds $20 to the listed prices. New 2026 memberships include entry and membership: Adult 22 and over $36, Family $48, Youth 21 and under $12. Race day fees and registration rules apply as listed. Registration fees are not refundable unless the event is canceled.

The Bunny Hop is intended for children age 10 and under and is held on the paved bike path. Both races start and finish in the same field next to the Jackrabbit parking area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Santa Rosa

Race information

Website Registration

3 mi

3 Mile Xc Race

1k Bunny Hop

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Call of the Wild Half Marathon

Glen Ellen

5 mi

13 mi

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Angwin to Angwish

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