The Best Races - Sacramento
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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
A Merry Christmas Run takes place on December 26, 2026 at Sutter's Landing Regional Park in Sacramento, California. The event offers multiple distance options and a virtual entry, and is organized as a smaller, capped group run with wave starts.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half marathon 13.1
- Virtual run
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
The event welcomes participants of all paces and ages; minors must be accompanied by a guardian. Organizers use wave starts and close waves when they fill; a wait list and a virtual option are available if waves sell out. Timing is optional: participants may track time with apps such as Strava, RunKeeper or Nike Run and submit results, or ask coordinators to help record times. No timing chips are used.
Swag and race materials are mailed to participant addresses in the United States. Typical items include a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, a digital training pack, and an online results certificate. A technical running shirt is available as an optional upgrade for an additional fee. Race bibs are provided on race day and organizers send final race details and course maps before the event.
A virtual entry includes a digital training pack and the ability to submit results for a medal. The event lists several sponsors and notes that fundraising is optional; miles logged after the race support a charity initiative. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
