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Join us Saturday, September 28th, 2019 for our 1st Annual Sacramento 5K/1K!

September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness month and all proceeds will be donated to Seattle Children’s Hospital. Grab your friends, neighbors, kids, and co-workers – come out and run as a team!

The teams that raise the most money will win fantastic prizes, all the while helping to Unravel Pediatric Cancer.

In addition to the main event’s 5k Trail Run, there will be a 1k Fun Run, Beer Garden, and Fun Kids’ Activities for the whole family to enjoy!

Get Started and REGISTER your team today:
http://run4gold2019.everydayhero.do

RACE PACKET PICK-UP

(To Be Announced)

REGISTRATION FEES

  • 5K:

    $ 39 Adults (until July 15)
    $ 48 Adults (July 16th through September 26th)
    $ 55 Adults (Day of Registration)

    $ 25 for Youth ages 6-17

  • Fun Run 1k:

    $ 12 Kids (ages 6-10)

    FREE for kids 5 & under

*Please Note: Race T-Shirts are NOT guaranteed IF Registering after September 1st.

RACE SWAG

  • Day of Race T-Shirt
  • Water Bottle
  • A complimentary post-race DustBowl Beer (must be 21 or older)
  • Healthy post-race Snacks
  • Non-alcoholic Beverages will also be available

CANCELLATION POLICY

All entry fees are non-refundable & non-transferable. NO exceptions.

Event Information 1

START DETAILS

If we reach our maximum runner capacity, we will have additional pace markers setup on race day (TBD).

RACE RULES

– Sorry, but strollers, wheelchairs, and dogs are NOT allowed.
– NO Headphones. Listening devices OF ANY KIND are NOT allowed. Runners and walkers must exercise caution when crossing all roads; participants must pay attention at all times when on the trails.

DAY OF

7:00 am – Packet Pick-Up and Same Day Race Registration BEGINS

8:00 am – Same Day Race Registration ENDS

8:00 am – Pre-Race PRESENTATIONS with Guest Speakers, including Dr. Nick Vitanza with Seattle Children’s Hospital

8:30 am – 1K KIDS Fun Run BEGINS

8:45 am – 5K Race BEGINS

9:30 am – Post-Race Festival BEGINS

10:00 am – Race Winner Awards* announced & Fundraising Prizes awarded

11:00 am – Run4Gold Event ENDS

AWARDS

*Race Medals will be given to the overall winners of the 5k and 1k (male and female) for the following age brackets:

  • Under 8 years old
  • 8-12 years old
  • 13-20 years old
  • 21-29 years old
  • 30-39 years old
  • 40-49 years old
  • 50+ years old

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

The Run 4 Gold Event takes place along Folsom Lake in beautiful Granite Bay. The course has varied terrain, from dirt roads, rocks, roots, to a single track trail at times to enjoy that beautiful lake view. See the map below for details…

COMFORT STATION

A Comfort Station will be located at the halfway point. providing complimentary electrolytes.

If water is needed on the course make sure to bring your own water bottle or water vest!

We will have Water Refill Stations at the start/finish for all attendees.

Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA
Physical Address: 8000 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay, CA 95746

Granite Bay State Park on Folsom lake is located at the end of Douglas Blvd. Turn right at the third stop sign after entering the park for the Granite Beach parking lot. There is a $12 vehicle charge for day-use or $125 for an annual Poppy Pass (which can be used for one year).

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Unravel Pediatric Cancer is a nonprofit organization working to spread knowledge about the grim realities of pediatric cancer and the devastating impact from the lack of funding. We supply the information, tools and support to individuals and communities that want to help create change – because good people want to do good things but sometimes they need help getting started. All monies raised go directly to our fight to unravel pediatric cancer.

For more information visit here: www.unravelpediatriccancer.org

Details

Date:
September 28, 2019
Time:
8:30 am - 11:30 am
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Venue

Granite Beach-Folsom Lake SRA
8000 Douglas Blvd
Granite Bay, CA 95746 United States

Organizer

Unravel Pediatric Cancer
Email:
sacmno.melissa@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.unravelpediatriccancer.org/

** Please always check with the event director to confirm race info, like dates, times, venue, etc. **


FEATURED EVENT


DATE: Sunday, February 26, 2023
LOCATION: Davis, CA

DISTANCES: 5K •  10K  •   Half Mar.  •   2K

EVENT PERKS:  
– Finisher medals
– Short and Long Sleeve T-shirt options
– Adaptive divisions available

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