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Memorial Day Run in Sacramento
This running event takes place on Memorial Day at Sutter's Landing Regional Park in Sacramento, California. The run is organized as a smaller, private group event with capped participation per wave.
Participants can choose from several distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-Marathon (13.1 miles)
- A Family 1 Mile Fun Run is also offered. A virtual run option is available for those who cannot attend in person.
Registration includes a running t-shirt, a finisher's medal, a finisher's towel or giveaway, and a digital training pack. Technical running shirts are available as an optional upgrade. Race bibs are provided on the day of the event, while swag is shipped directly to participants' addresses in the US.
The event uses a wave start system, with suggested start times. Timing is optional and participants may self-report their times via an online form; no timing chips are used. All paces and ages are welcome, with participants under 18 requiring a guardian. The event is connected to local run clubs and has an optional fundraising component for charity.
Sponsors for the event include GATORADE, Shop TheBestRaces, and KeepGoingRun. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.