Press Releases
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 […]
Catching up with Olympic Hopeful: Lauren Wallace
Catching up with Olympic Hopeful: Lauren Wallace Name: Lauren Wallace Age: 26 Best events and PR’s: 800m – 2:00.4 1500m – 4:13 Favorite place to run in the Sacramento area: American River Parkway!! Favorite place to eat after a run: Any type of brunch place. Fortunately, Sacramento has tons of options – Bella Bru, Orphan, […]
Catching up with Olympic Hopeful: Kaitlin Gregg Goodman
Catching up with Olympic Hopeful: Kaitlin Gregg Goodman Name: Kaitlin Gregg Goodman Age: 29 Best events and PR’s: 5,000 meters – 15:29 10,000 meters – 32:09 Favorite place to run in the Sacramento area: American River Parkway! Favorite place to eat after a run: Crepeville Favorite movie: Forrest Gump Who is your greatest inspiration and […]