The Bertman Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event Type: 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.
• Cause: The fight to terminate blood cancer is ongoing and funds raised from the race will be donated to Blood Cancer United.
• Date: Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at 8:00am.
• Location: 951-975 Leidesdorff St, Folsom, CA.
• More Info: Visit our website at The Bertman Run.

📍 Where to Find Us

• Location: Historic Folsom Station North Park and Ride (diagonal from Practical Cycle on Leidnesdorff and Folsom Blvd, at the end of the light rail station and the parking garage).

🏅 Course Description

• Course Type: This is an out and back course on the American River Trail starting at the park and ride lot.
• Trail Guidelines: THIS COURSE IS open and available to other river parkway users. PLEASE always stay to the left as walkers/runners on the bike trail.
• Aid Stations: There will be an aid station at the 10k turn around 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.

📋 Packet Pickup and Timing

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

🎁 Awards and Goodies

• Check-in Perks: Goodie bags, bibs, and morning treats will be ready for you at check-in.
• Medals: Medals will be awarded to all participants.
• Awards: Awards will be handed out for 1st place male and female in both the 5k, 10k and Half Marathon.
• Collection Policy: NO medals or awards will be mailed out if not collected on race day.

👟 Virtual Participation

• Registration: Racing with us Virtually? Register as normal and send us your pictures.
• Social Media: Tag us on Instagram @LLS_Bertmanrun.