Run Because You Can
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Run Because You Can : April 26, 2026
Run Because You Can is hosted by Runnin' for Rhett. The event is the 15th edition and takes place in William Land Park, Sacramento, CA 95822. The event features a community 5K that involves about 3,000 youth athletes from the Sacramento area. The 5K celebrates completion of six weeks of participation in an after-school Youth Fitness Program. The Youth Fitness Program is provided free for participating youth athletes.
Events and entry categories
- 5K - student category
- 5K - family, parents, coaches category
- 5K - general public category
- 1/4 Mile Dash - student category
- Untimed Kids 1/4 Mile Dash - general public
Student entries for the 5K are listed as free and open to ages 18 and under. The student 1/4 mile dash and the untimed kids 1/4 mile dash are open to ages 1-8. Entry fees shown for non-student categories include a parents/family/coaches 5K fee of $28.13 and a general public 5K fee of $38.78; the untimed kids 1/4 mile for non-affiliated participants shows a fee of $17.48. The event description notes opportunities to run, walk, or jog alongside the youth athletes and mentions volunteering and donations in support of the Youth Fitness Program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
