The Best Races - Sacramento
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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 : Sacramento
A Merry Christmas Run is scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Sutter's Landing Regional Park on 28th Street in Sacramento, California. The event offers multiple distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half-marathon (13.1)
- Family 1 Mile Fun Run
- Virtual run option
The event uses a wave system with a cap per wave and limits participant numbers for each wave. Timing is optional and no timing chips are used; participants may track times with personal devices and submit results or ask coordinators for assistance. Virtual participants can complete their distance at any location and submit results to receive a medal and a digital training pack.
Logistics and registration
Swag is shipped directly to the US mailing address provided at registration; race bibs are provided on race day. Standard event items listed include a running T-shirt, a finisher's towel or giveaway, a finisher's medal, a digital training pack, and an online certificate of completion. An optional technical running shirt is available for an additional fee. Registration fees shown in the event information include: 5K $41.21, 10K $46.61, Half-marathon $49.85, Virtual $41.21, Family 1 Mile $39.05. Registration period shown runs from May 20 to December 27. Sponsors named for the event include Gatorade and several running-related organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.