2024 Run the Parkway Final Runner Instructions

by | Nov 8, 2024 | RTP

Below are your final pre-race instructions. Please be sure to review all the details below for essential race day information!

This race is produced in partnership between the Sacramento Running Association and the American River Parkway Foundation and is the Official Training Run of the California International Marathon! It is Sacramento’s only race that 100% benefits the Parkway Foundation. This year’s event has raised over $30,000 (over $245,000 since the event started in 2016) to benefit the American River Parkway Foundation and help it further it's mission of supporting the preservation and enjoyment of the Parkway, the "crown jewel" of Sacramento Parks.

Run the Parkway is the Sacramento running community's chance to give back and help maintain this treasured training venue.

New Venue and Course at Lake Natoma in Folsom!!!

We have moved upstream! In case you missed the announcement on our website, we are pleased to debut a brand new course for this year’s event, with the majority of the route taking place on the rolling hills of the Bike Trail around Lake Natoma in Folsom. Please visit our website for more details.

Race Day Packet Pick-up - ONLY!
Sunday, November 10
Starting at 6:00 a.m.
Office Park at Blue Ravine Road and Lake Forest Way in Folsom CA (For GPS purposes you can use 104 Woodmere Rd, Folsom, CA 95630)
  • Please Note: ALL bibs are being assigned race morning.  Please arrive early to pick up your bib and avoid last minute line frustration.  
  • If you would like to switch your race distance please email info@runsra.org before Friday at midnight.  
  • There will be no race day registration so if you know anyone who is waiting to register - remind them that Saturday is the last day.  
Race Day Reminders 
 
Race Start - Course - Finish (NEW LOCATION for 2024!)
Blue Ravine Road and Lake Forest Way in Folsom CA - You can use this pin for GPS purposes.  

Click here to view the interactive course map.

Schedule
6:00 a.m. - Race day packet pick-up opens
7:30 a.m. - Half Marathon & 20-Mile start
7:35 a.m. - Untimed Nature Walk start
8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Finish festival open
12:05 p.m. - Course closed and Parkway reopens
Parking 
There will be plentiful FREE race day parking in Office Park at Blue Ravine Road and Lake Forest Way in Folsom CA. On-site signage will direct you where to go on race morning--please follow their instructions to ensure you and your fellow participants the smoothest possible race morning experience! Follow this link for a pin to the location of the start/finish area.

Pace Team
The Run the Parkway Pace Team consists of experienced pacers, many of whom also serve as pacers at CIM. They will be in place at least 10 minutes before the start and will be holding red signs with their goal marathon finish time. To view the Run the Parkway pace times, click here.

Fueling and Hydration 
Run the Parkway is the perfect place to preview our CIM Fueling and Hydration stations! Click here to review our Fueling and Hydration stations. Please view the course maps for a more detailed view of aid station locations and nutrition availability.  
Toilets
Toilets will be available in the start/finish area as well as at every aid station on course.

Weather Report
Be sure to keep an eye on the weather.  As of now it is looking like overcast skies the morning of the run with temperatures in the high-50s. Dress accordingly, with layers.  

Note: There is no gear check available at this event.

Finish Festival
A Finish Festival featuring pizza and the Firestone Walker Brewing Company beer garden. Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Please Note: Please bring your ID so we can serve you your free beer in the beer garden.)
 
Stay Near the Start -Choose Folsom!
Rooms are still available at our partner hotels.  Visit our website for lodging close to the start.

Need more information? Check out the Event Information Page HERE.