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Saturday, April 24th, 2027
5700 Arden Way, Carmichael CA
Half · 5K
50–75°F · low rain risk
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2026
51–69°F
dry
2025
49–70°F
dry
2024
50–69°F
dry
2023
51–79°F
dry
2022
44–78°F
dry
2021
51–68°F
dry
2020
57–90°F
dry
2019
57–86°F
dry
2018
53–83°F
dry
2017
49–62°F
dry
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About this race
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 River Parkway. As of 2026, our cumulative donations have amounted to over $400,000!
These donations help fund habitat restoration, invasive plant removal, trash clean up, kids’ interactive nature trails, and our latest project - drinking fountain installations, of which five have been installed, with two more on the way! As such, participating in the Parkway Half Marathon is the number one way to support your Parkway!
Come on out for the race, stay for the party, and support your Parkway along the way!
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