Run Because You Can

Sunday, April 27, 2025 Past event

8:30 AM PDT

Sacramento, California

$17.48–$38.78 · 3 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating "Run Because You Can" event on Sunday, April 27th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Sacramento! This exciting 5K race celebrates the dedication and achievements of 3,000 youth athletes from the local area who have completed six weeks of participation in our inspiring after-school Youth Fitness Program.

Whether you choose to run, walk, or jog alongside these talented kids, your support makes a difference! This community event not only promotes fitness and camaraderie but also highlights the importance of youth engagement in healthy activities. If running isn’t your style, you can still be part of the action by volunteering, cheering from the sidelines, or making a donation to keep this valuable program free for all participants. Come out and help us celebrate our youth on this special day!

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Races

Untimed Kids 1/4 Mile Dash

Incl. $2.48 Fee & T-Shirt

Children 8 and Under for the 1/4 mile run, untimed

8:30 AM PDT

$17.48

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5k - I am not running with a school / child

Incl. $3.78 Fee & T-Shirt

This option will be placed in the first corral for community participants.

9:00 AM PDT

$38.78

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5k - I am running with a school or a child who is running with their school

Incl. $3.78 Fee & T-Shirt

I am running with a school or a child who is running with their school, and I would like to be placed in the same corral as the school I choose below.

9:00 AM PDT

$38.78

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Organiser's description

3,000 youth athletes from the Sacramento area take part in a 5K race celebrating the completion of six weeks of participation in our after-school Youth Fitness Program. You can support our local youth by joining us! Register to run, walk, or jog with the kids in our community 5K, volunteer your time, come out to cheer, or make a donation to help keep our Youth Fitness Program free for these youth athletes.