Capacity

We are sorry, the Half Marathon and 5k are Full

Description

Welcome to the Fourth Annual American River Parkway Half-Marathon, the world's only Half-Marathon with two seperate courses - one for Runners and one for Walkers!

• THE RUNNERS' COURSE features a fast, flat paved course that's great for a PR. There are plenty of aid stations and entertainment along the course.
  
• THE WALKERS' COURSE features a no time-limit course! There are water stations every mile, plenty of portable facilities, and no traffic to worry about!

The Course

This race has two separate half marathon courses. One for runners and one for walkers. Both courses are USATF certified and are out-and-back loops along the scenic American River Parkway. Both start and finish at William Pond park.

The Walkers' course winds upstream on the parkway trail along the most pristine portion of the American River Parkway. You'll see an abundance of wildlife and flora and walk though the famed Enchanted Forest. No motor traffic anywhere on the course!

The Runners' course loops downstream along American River Parkway flowing through forests of Old Growth Oak trees, native riparian landscape and the beautiful Avenue of the Poppies. This course also has no motor traffic on the course.

The 5K Course uses a portion of the runners' half marathon course and is open to walkers and runners.

The Kids' Fun Quest features several courses for you and your child to choose from. All courses start and finish in the park.

Race Day Features

In addition to one of the most beautiful and scenic Half-Marathon courses in America, the race also includes: An unforgettable startline procession (more on that as we get closer to the race, but trust us, you'll be talking about it for months afterward!) Eco-friendly tech race shirts, live bands, bling-worthy finisher medals and awards, chip timing, perfect weather and loads of post-race food and entertainment.

Start Times

• The Walkers' Half-Marathon starts at 7:15 a.m.
• The Kid's Fun Quest starts at 7:30a.m.
• Runner's Half-Marathon starts at 8:00 a.m.
• The 5k starts at 8:15 a.m.

Entry Fees

• Half Marathon: $40 until March 31, 2010; $50 until April 25, 2010; $65 thereafter.
• 5K: $25 until March 31, 2010; $30 until April 25, 2010; $35 thereafter.
• Kids'Fun Quest: $10 until April 12, 2010; $15 thereafter.

Race Day Registration

Late registration (if the race is not full and it may be this year) and race day packet pick-up will be available at the race venue during the following times:

• Walkers’ Half Marathon: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Kid's Fun Quest: 6:00a.m. to 7:00a.m.
• Runners’ Half-Marathon and 5k: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

In-Person & Packet Pickup

You can register and/or pick up your pre-registration race packet on Thursday, April 29, or Friday, April 30, (10 a.m. - 7 p.m.) at FLEET FEET SPORTS, 2311 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, 916-442-3338.

Directions

Participants may enter from the South or North Side of the River. There are three main routes. 1) South side of River: From HWY 50, take Bradshaw Ave North exit. Turn right on Folsom Boulevard. Turn Left on Rod Beaudry. Drive into River Bend Park (Formerly Geothe Park) and parking signage will direct you. 2) North side of River: From HWY 50 take Watt Ave Exit North. Turn Right on Fair Oaks and travel 2.5 miles. Turn Right on Arden and travel 1 mile to park entrance. 3) From Capitol City FWY (Business Loop 80) take Arden Way East Exit. Stay on Arden - it runs right into the park entrance.

Parking

Parking is available inside both River Bend Park (South side of river) and William Pond Park (North side of river).

Age Divisions

• Half-Marathons: 13-15, 16-18, 19-24; five year increments to age 74, 75+
• 5K Race: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-18, 19-29, ten year increments thereafter to age 69, 70+.

Awards

All Half-Marathon finishers receive medals. First Male and Female finishers in the Runners' and Walkers' Half-Marathon receive special award. Top three finishers in each age division win division medal.

Awards will be presented to overall winners and age division winners on event day. Unclaimed awards will not be mailed, but you can contact us and we can make arrangements to get it to you!