American River Parkway Half Marathon
Race Date
Apr 25, 2026
Location
Sacramento, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K run | kids run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 28,599
The Experience
The American River Parkway Half Marathon is an annual spring race in Sacramento along the American River Parkway. It is a flat, fast, and shady course with numerous aid stations, live bands, and a post-race lunch. The race donates 100% of its proceeds to benefit the American River Parkway, contributing over $400,000 over 19 years. There is also a Kids' Otter Dash.
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
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Quality Score
Standout7418 years running
~681 finishers a year
shrinking
26% returning runners
2 timing sources · 6 photos
runners from 12 states
winner 1:14:32
typical high 76°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
76°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
59%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 28,599 finishers actually crossed the line across 18 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
28,599
Median time
2:18:19
Latest turnout
615
States
45
Turnout by year
2017–2026
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Frequently asked
When is the American River Parkway Half Marathon?
The American River Parkway Half Marathon is held on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Where does the American River Parkway Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Sacramento, California.
What distances does the American River Parkway Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K run | kids run.
Is the American River Parkway Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The American River Parkway Half Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the American River Parkway Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 28,599 runners who have completed the American River Parkway Half Marathon.
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