The Bertman Run

🏃‍♂️ The Bertman Run Overview

Join us for a Fun Run (5k, 10k, Half Marathon or virtual run/walk) to raise crucial funds for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS)- Now called Blood Cancer United in Honor of Bert Vicchio (Bertman)- race director's (Lianne Vicchio) dad. The fight to terminate blood cancer is ongoing and funds raised from the race will be donated to Blood Cancer United.

📍 Event Details

• Where: Historic Folsom Station North Park and Ride (diagonal from Practical Cycle on Leidesdorff and Folsom Blvd, at the end of the light rail station and the parking garage) and race will be on the American River Bike Trail.
• When: Saturday January 17th, 2026 at 8:00 am.

🏞️ Course Description

This is an out and back course on the American River Trail starting at the park and ride lot. THIS COURSE IS open and available to other river parkway users. PLEASE always stay to the left as walkers/runners on the bike trail.

• Stations: There will be an aid station at the 10k turnaround and another at the Half Marathon turnaround. No aid station for the 5k course.
• Facilities: There is NO official BATHROOM at race start, please plan accordingly. There are bathrooms on course/on the bike trail as well as surrounding businesses.

🎫 Packet/Bib Pick-up

Packet/Bib Pick-up is DAY OF ONLY. Starting at 6:55 am, 1/17/26 at the Park and Ride lot. There are no official timing chips. Times will be logged manually. We hope in future years as this fundraiser grows, we will be able to add official timing to this race.

🎁 Race Day Treats

Goodie bags, bibs, and morning treats (donuts, coffee, bananas, muffins, tangerines, water and Gatorade) will be ready for you at check-in. Medals will be awarded to all participants.

• Awards: Awards (Fleet Feet Folsom/Roseville is sponsoring with gift cards) will be handed out to the 1st place male and female in the 5k, 10k and Half Marathon.
• Collection: NO medals, awards or shirts will be mailed out if not collected on race day.

🥤 Special Treats

Yerba Mate will be on sight giving out free drinks all morning too!

🌐 Virtual Participation

Racing with us Virtually? Register as normal and send us your pictures and tag us on Instagram @TheBertmanRun.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: The Bertman Run Registration.