American River Parkway Half Marathon
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About the race
The American River Parkway Half Marathon is scheduled for April 24, 2027 at the William B Pond Recreational Area in Carmichael, California. The listing describes this as the 19th annual Parkway Half Marathon and notes the event has reached milestones over the past 20 years, including being the first half marathon along the American River Parkway and the first spring-time half marathon in the Sacramento region. Organizers state they have donated over $400,000 in proceeds to benefit the American River Parkway; a Parkway Fund entry shows $214.75 raised (listed as 81%).
The event offers multiple race options and formats:
- Half Marathon Run (separate course)
- Half Marathon Walk (separate course)
- 5K Run/Walk
- Virtual Half Marathon
- Virtual 5K
- Kids' Otter Dash
Both half marathon courses are described as flat, fast, and shady, running through old-growth oak forests, meadows, and riparian habitat along the Parkway. The run and walk courses have more aid stations than typical half marathons: eight for runners and nine for walkers, with ice-cold water and Gatorade at each station. Live entertainment includes more than a dozen bands along the courses, a bagpipe processional to start, and a Mariachi band at the finish. Finishers receive a bottle of water and a personalized medal, and a postrace meal offering a meat or veggie Parkway Wrap, fresh fruit, and a cookie is provided in the finishers' area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
