Sunday, May 15, 2022 • Elk Grove, CA • Course Map
Runners and walkers will get the chance to trek the streets of this fast-growing Northern California city just south of Sacramento at the Kaiser Permanente Running of the Elk Half Marathon, 10K and Thrive 5K, which makes its 10th annual running this spring as a fundraiser to benefit the Youth Sports of Elk Grove Foundation.
The course for the race will follow an out-and-back route that starts and finishes at the Elk Grove Auto Mall, which lies on Laguna Grove Drive, just off the South Sacramento Freeway/Golden State Highway.
From there, runners will head out on a 13.1-mile route that takes them through this city that earned the title of the fastest-growing city in the United States back in the mid-2000’s, according to U.S. Census figures.
The race — which is also part of the California Half Marathon Series — has beeen limited to 1,500 to 2,000 entrants for the individual half marathon in the past, so prospective runners are encouraged to sign up early to ensure they receive a spot in the race.
The field limits will also be set to 2,000 entrants for the Thrive 5K race.
Runners in the half marathon and relay will be limited to a 4-hour course time limit, and 10K runners and walkers will have 2 hours, 20 minutes to complete the course. Participants running or walking the 5K race will have one hour, 2o minutes to complete their course.
Race Weather & Climate
Located in Northern California, about 16 miles southeast of Sacramento and roughly 100 miles northwest of downtown San Francisco, Elk Grove typically sees mild to warm (and often hot) weather in May, with temperatures ranging from the low 50s to the mid-80s.
On race day (May 15), the average low is 57ºF and the average high is 88ºF.
Past Results
- 2019 Running of the Elk Half Marathon Results
- 2018 Running of the Elk Half Marathon Results
- 2017 Running of the Elk Half Marathon Results
- 2016 Running of the Elk Half Marathon Results
- 2015 Running of the Elk Half Marathon Results
- 2014 Running of the Elk Half Marathon Results
- 2013 Running of the Elk Half Marathon Results
- 2012 Running of the Elk Half Marathon Results
Course Map
See the race route map for the Running of the Elk Half Marathon here.
Starting Time
see event website
Fees
- $60 – $75 and up for the half marathon
- $37 – $50 for the 10K or 5K
- $27 – $32 for any virtual race
Registration
To reserve your spot in the 2021 running of Elk Grove’s Running of the Elk Half Marathon, 10K or Thrive 5K race, register online at RaceRoster.com here.
Official Race Website
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