Description
Sierra-Cascade Adventure Racing Sports presents the 2nd Annual Run the River 1/2 marathon, Marathon & Ultramarathon on November 13, 2010. All courses will follow the “Jewel of Sacramento," the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail/American River Parkway. The 1/2 marathon begins at William Pond Park, the marathon begins at Negro Bar in Folsom, and the ultra-marathon begins at Beals Point in Granite Bay, following the scenic paved bike trail to Discovery Park at the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers.
Run the River is the ideal 1/2 marathon, marathon or ultra-marathon Point-to-Point course. This is a USATF certified marathon course and is a great course for those trying to qualify for Boston. No Traffic, No Cars, No Cutoff Times, Beautiful Scenery and a relaxed and supportive environment! All courses are on the American River Parkway – an area rich in diversity and wildlife which follows along the American River, which is part of the National Wild and Scenic River System. All courses are paved, lose elevation, and the ultra-marathon (31.5 miles) has a net loss of approximately 450 feet in elevation over the length of the route (see elevation chart). Both state and county parks provide excellent facilities along the paved trail including water and restrooms (In addition to facilities and aid we provide).
New for 2010, the Half Marathon portion of the American River Parkway will be CLOSED to everyone but us!
Sierra-Cascade Adventure Racing Sports provides scenic courses, well-stocked aid stations, chip timing, clearly-marked trails and GPS-measured courses. All participants will receive medals, custom technical shirts and racer bags. An award ceremony, lunch and raffle giveaways will also
follow the event. Awards will be given to the top three athletes in 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+. The overall male and female athletes will receive a complimentary single event entry into their choice of races directed by Sierra-Cascade Adventure Racing Sports.
Now offering the Eco Runner/Biker volunteer position. Your $35 registration fee will be reimbursed at the conclusion of your event responsibilities. Non refundable if you do not show up to the event. Responsibilities will include assisting with early morning set up and registration. Once the last race begins, volunteers will either walk, run or bike the course collecting any garbage/signage along the trail. We want to leave as little impact on our race location as possible and depend on the efforts of our Eco Runner/Biker volunteers.
As a Thank You for volunteering as an Eco Runner/Biker, you will receive a free entry into any future SCAR Sports event, as well as an official Eco Runner shirt, along with the same event shirt and goodie bags our other racers receive. Contact info@scarsports.com with any questions.
