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Race the USA - Virtual 5k Race in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento city is in the northern part of the Californian Central Valley and is the state’s capital. It is the 4th largest city in California and is present at the meeting point of the American and Sacramento river. With old Sacramento giving us a throwback to the era of goldrush with wagons and wooden sidewalks, the city is a beautiful blend of history and metropolis. For runners who are planning to run their Sacramento half marathon or Sacramento 10k or Sacramento 5k races, the city provides amazing trails being surrounded by the Sierra Nevada foothills in the north and north-east parts and farmland towards the south. Race the USA 5k Run is Sacramento's largest virtual run event and is an event you don't want to miss. If you are looking to have some fun runs Sacramento has you covered! Here are some of the amazing places to run in Sacramento!

Trail Varieties

Within the city, there are many iconic routes that one can have their Sacramento runs in, one of them being the Capitol Park trail. This route takes you around the entire park past the Fort State Historic Park and the State Indian Museum. Another popular city trail for those planning a 5k Sacramento run is Jedediah Smith Memorial, which is routed along the American river and includes the grounds of the Sacramento State University campus. Sacramento has more parks to offer like the city central Southside Park with its picturesque ponds and playgrounds, and the William Land Park with its vast green picnic spots and a route passing the Sacramento Zoo. Who doesn’t like runs by the lake? Travel 25 miles Northeast of the city and you reach Lake Natoma which presents a beautiful 11.8-mile loop featuring wildflowers to all runners!

While there are some of you that will run for sport, there are others that want to feed their competitive spirit! Join the Sacramento running association and get yourself connected to local Sacramento running clubs. There are ample opportunities to put yourself up against the best in the California Sacramento international marathon. For those looking to represent their state and win a medal, the Race the USA Virtual 5k Series is an amazing option to run and benefit charities at the same time. At the Race the USA 5k Run Series, one can participate in their 5k race option. For those looking up for some charity events in Sacramento, this is a good opportunity.  It's time to quit talking to yourself and register for the It's time to quit talking to yourself and register for the Race the USA series and see what all the fun is about.

There are some other races near Sacramento as well like the 10k run Sacramento, Sacramento half marathon, Sacramento marathon, mud run Sacramento, Spartan race Sacramento, color run Sacramento, California marathon Sacramento, and Sacramento thanksgiving run and many more.

With numerous places to stay downtown giving you fair access to all trails, its time to start your Sacramento runs!

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