Running of the Elk

Event overview

The Running of the Elk is scheduled for Sunday, March 29, 2026. This is the 13th annual Kaiser Permanente Running of the Elk. The event starts and finishes at District56 in Elk Grove, California, and supports the Elk Grove Youth Sports Foundation. Sponsors listed include Kaiser Permanente, the City of Elk Grove, and the Elk Grove Youth Sports Foundation.

Distances, entry and location

• 5K Adult
• 10K Adult
• 10K Youth
• 5K Youth
• Kids Fun Run (open to ages 1 - 12)

Entry fees shown on the event page are:

• 5K Adult: $46.23 (includes $4.23 fee); price increases after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm PST.
• 10K Adult: $46.23 (includes $4.23 fee); price increases after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm PST.
• 10K Youth: $35.58 (includes $3.58 fee); price increases after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm PST.
• 5K Youth: $35.58 (includes $3.58 fee); price increases after January 31, 2026 at 11:59pm PST.
• Kids Fun Run: $22.80 (includes $2.80 fee). Registration for the Kids Fun Run closes March 29, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT.

Place: District 56, 8230 Civic Center Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95757. Donations information on the event page shows partial fundraising toward a $1,500 goal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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