American River Parkway Half Marathon
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American River Parkway Half Marathon
The American River Parkway Half Marathon is the 19th annual community race taking place on April 24, 2027 at William B Pond Recreational Area in Carmichael, California. The event features several race options and a kids race.
- Half Marathon Run
- Half Marathon Walk
- Virtual Half Marathon
- 5K Run/Walk
- Virtual 5K
- Kids' Otter Dash (1k)
The event uses two separate courses, one for runners and one for walkers. Both courses are described as flat, fast, and shady and travel along the American River Parkway through old-growth oak forests, green meadows, and riparian habitat. The courses include multiple aid stations with ice-cold water and Gatorade; the runners course has eight aid stations and the walkers course has nine.
Entertainment and amenities include live musicians along the route, a bag pipe processional to start the morning, a personalized finisher medal, and an ice-cold bottle of water at the finish. A finishers area provides lunch options including a meat or veggie Parkway Wrap, fresh fruit, and a cookie, with live Mariachi music.
The event has a history of donating proceeds to benefit the American River Parkway. To date the race has donated over $400,000 toward projects such as habitat restoration, invasive plant removal, trash cleanup, kids interactive nature trails, and drinking fountain installations. Entry fees are non refundable but entries are transferable for a small transfer fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
