California · Half Marathon · 5K · 0.5 Miles
American River Parkway Half Marathon
American River Parkway Half Marathon is a half marathon, 5K and 0.5 Miles event held in carmichael, California. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 24, 2027. About 1,300 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 24, 2027
- Location
- carmichael, CA
- Field size
- ~1,300 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 24, 2027
- Location
- carmichael, California
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K, 0.5 Miles
- Field size
- About 1,300 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM PDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 51°F at the start, 90% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 6, 2026)
About the American River Parkway Half Marathon
The Parkway Half Marathon is an annual spring-time tradition for runners and walkers in the Sacramento region! This flat, fast, and shady course travels along the American River Parkway through old-growth Oak forests, lush meadows, and pristine riparian habitat, making it a perfect race for a PR, and a scenic journey for everyone! But the Parkway Half is more than just a race- it is the first, and for nearly a decade, the ONLY race event to donate 100% of its proceeds to benefit the American Ri…
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American River Parkway Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the American River Parkway Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 24, 2027.
- Where is the American River Parkway Half Marathon held?
- In carmichael, California.
- What distances does the American River Parkway Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon, 5K and 0.5 Miles.
- How many people run the American River Parkway Half Marathon?
- About 1,300 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the American River Parkway Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the American River Parkway Half Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $84 (from raceroster.com, checked October 6, 2026).
- What time does the American River Parkway Half Marathon start?
- 7:30 AM PDT.
- What is the course like at the American River Parkway Half Marathon?
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the American River Parkway Half Marathon?
- about 51°F at the start, 90% humidity, 6 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 6, 2026).
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