Run Because You Can
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Event overview
Run Because You Can is a community 5K and youth dash organized by the non-profit Runnin' for Rhett. The event in William Land Park, Sacramento, CA, marks the completion of six weeks of the after-school Youth Fitness Program and involves around 3,000 youth athletes from the Sacramento area. The event date is Sunday, April 26, 2026. Registration for the 2026 race opens on December 8, 2025. Entry fees are $35 for the 5K and $15 for the untimed 1/4 mile dash.
Distances
- 5K
- 1/4 mile dash (untimed, children 8 and under)
Logistics, course and policies
The course starts near Sutterville and Freeport and follows tree-lined park streets for miles 1 and 2, returning to the finish near Sutterville and Freeport. There is one fluid aid station with restrooms about halfway through the 5K, and additional restrooms at the start/finish area. Packets include a bib, timing chip, and shirt; youth fitness students affiliated with a school will receive packets through their coach. Parking is recommended at Sacramento City College for a small fee. Pets are not allowed except service dogs; baby joggers/strollers are permitted but should start at the back. The 5K uses disposable timing chips on bibs. The event is rain or shine and does not offer refunds; participants may transfer to the virtual option before the race starts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
