The Bertman Run

The Bertman Run

The Bertman Run is an annual community running event in Folsom, California, staged on the American River Bike Trail and based at the Historic Folsom Station North Park and Ride at Leidesdorff and Folsom Boulevard. The event offers multiple distance options and raises funds for Blood Cancer United in honor of the race director's father.

Distances

• 5K
• 10K
• Half Marathon

The course is an out-and-back on the American River Trail and remains open to other parkway users; runners and walkers are asked to stay to the left on the trail. Aid stations are provided 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 are available in Old Folsom at surrounding businesses, including one in the parking garage where lines can form, and there are additional bathrooms on the bike trail. Packet and bib pick-up is day of the event at the Park and Ride lot. Official timing chips are not used; finish times will be logged manually or via an app.

Participants receive goodie bags and morning treats at check-in, and all participants are awarded medals. Fleet Feet gift card awards are given to first place male and female in each distance. On-site partners include a vendor handing out free drinks. No refunds; proceeds first cover event expenses and net profit 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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