Press Releases
Capital Cross Challenge brings cross country runners to Sacramento
September 28, 2016 For immediate release Youth, high school and collegiate runners will compete at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex Youth, high school and collegiate cross country runners will convene at Haggin Oaks Golf Complex on Saturday, Oct. 1 for the second annual...
CIM reaches registration cap
September 1, 2016 For immediate release Charity, time standard entries still available for Dec. 4 race The California International Marathon reached its 8,000-runner cap more than three months before the race and has closed general registration. The race, organized...
Sacramento Running Association adds new fall race
July 20, 2016 For immediate release Run the Parkway to serve as CIM tune-up The Sacramento Running Association, organizers of the California International Marathon, has partnered with the American River Parkway Foundation to bring a new fall race to Sacramento. The...
Local runners ready for Olympic Trials test
June 29, 2016 For immediate release Competition starts Friday in Eugene, Ore. The Sacramento Running Association salutes the local middle-distance and long-distance runners who are entered in the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials beginning Friday in Eugene, Ore. Headlining the local contingent is U.S Olympian Kim Conley. The 30-year-old former UC Davis standout has […]
Catching up with Olympic Hopeful: Brendan Gregg
Catching up with Olympic Hopeful: Brendan Gregg Name: Brendan Gregg Age: 27 Best events and PR’s: 5000m – 13:43.52 10,000m – 28:03.27 Half Marathon – 63:35 Favorite place to run in the Sacramento area: North Davis Greenbelt Favorite place to eat after a run: Taqueria Guadalajara Favorite movie: The Great Escape Who is your greatest […]
Catching up with Olympic Hopeful: Rolanda Bell
Catching up with Olympic Hopeful: Rolanda Bell Name: Rolanda Chanel Bell Age: 28 Best events and PR’s: 3000m SC – 9:47.16 Favorite place to run in the Sacramento area: American River Trail Favorite place to eat after a run: Old Soul Coffee Shop in Midtown Favorite movie: Dirty Dancing with Patrick Swayze Who is your […]
Catching up with Olympic Hopeful: Lea Wallace
Catching up with Olympic Hopeful: Lea Wallace Name: Lea Wallace Age: 27 Best events and PR’s: 800m – 2:00.1 1500m – 4:09.3 Favorite place to run in the Sacramento area: American River Trail Favorite place to eat after a run: Bacon and Butter Favorite movie or book: Lion King Who is your greatest inspiration and […]
Catching up with Olympic Hopeful: Shadrack Biwott
Catching up with Olympic Hopeful: Shadrack Biwott Name: Shadrack Biwott Age: 31 Best events and PR’s: Half marathon – 1:01:24 Marathon – 2:12 Favorite place to run in the Sacramento area: American River Parkway Favorite place to eat after a run: Karen’s Bakery Favorite movie: McFarland, USA Who is your greatest inspiration and why? My […]
Catching up with Olympic Hopeful: Alycia Cridebring
Catching up with Olympic Hopeful: Alycia Cridebring Name: Alycia Cridebring Age: 24 Best events and PR’s: 1500m – 4:16.76 5000m – 15:35.34 10,000m – 33:12.93 Favorite place to run in the Sacramento area: American River Parkway Favorite place to eat after a run: Ettore’s Cafe Favorite book: Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card Who is […]
Catching up with Olympic Hopeful: Kate Grace
Catching up with Olympic Hopeful: Kate Grace Name: Kate Grace Age: 27 Best events and PR’s: 800m – 1:59.4 1500m – 4:05.6 Favorite place to run in the Sacramento area: American River Trail, of course. I like the run starting at Ashton Park. Favorite place to eat after a run: Somewhere with counter service (after […]