The Bertman Run

The Bertman Run

The Bertman Run is an annual fundraising running event offering three distances on the American River Bike Trail in Folsom, California. The event raises funds for Blood Cancer United and is held in memory of the race director’s father, who died from blood cancer.

The course starts at the Historic Folsom Station North Park and Ride (near Leidesdorff Street and Folsom Boulevard) and follows an out-and-back route on the American River Bike Trail. The trail remains open to other parkway users during the event; participants are asked to stay to the left while walking or running. Aid stations are located at the 10K turnaround and at the half marathon turnaround; there is no aid station for the 5K. There is no official bathroom at the race start; public restrooms exist in Old Folsom and along the bike trail, though some locations may have lines.

Packet and bib pick-up are day-of only at the Park and Ride lot. Official timing chips are not being used; times will be recorded manually or via an app. Goodie bags and morning treats (donuts, coffee, bananas, muffins, tangerines, water, and Gatorade) are available at check-in. Medals are awarded to all participants. Fleet Feet gift card awards are given to the first place male and female in each distance. No medals, awards, or shirts will be mailed after race day.

Partners on site include Yerbe Madre providing free drinks. No refunds are offered; net proceeds, after event expenses, will be donated to Blood Cancer United via Team In Training. Pure donations are also accepted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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