Course

A 5K (3.1-mile) run and walk for women only. Starting and finishing at the State Capitol in Sacramento. Both races are D-tag timed to ensure quick and accurate race results.

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The race will start at 9th Street between Capitol Mall and L Street. Runners have a straight shot east on N Street all the way to 27th Street. You'll get a peek of the historic Sutters Fort as you head back through the beautiful midtown neighborhoods on Capitol. Once on L Street you'll have the stunning state capitol in your sights which is where you'll finish just in front of the west steps.

Directions & Parking

From Westbound Hwy 50/Business 80 (Roseville, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, etc.):

Exit Hwy 50/Bus 80 westbound at 16th Street. Go north on 16th to L Street. Go west (left) on L Street to city parking garage at 10th & L ($5 flat fee)—OR—turn right on Capitol then left on 17th to new city garage ($2 flat fee, 1/2-mile from west steps of the Capitol).

From Northbound 1-5 (Pocket area, Laguna, Stockton, etc.):
Exit I-5 northbound at Q Street; continue east on Q to 16th Street. Turn north (left) on 16th to L Street. Go west (left) on L Street to city parking garage at 10th & L ($5 flat fee)—OR—turn right on Capitol then left on 17th to new city garage ($2 flat fee, 1/2-mile from west steps of the Capitol).

From Southbound I-5 (Natomas, Woodland, or Roseville/Rocklin via I-80):
Exit I-5 southbound at J Street. Continue east on J Street to 12th Street. Turn south (right) on 12th to L Street. Turn right (west) on L to city parking garage at 10th & L ($5 flat fee)—OR—continue east on J Street to 17th. Turn south (right) on 17th to new city garage ($2 flat fee, 1/2-mile from west steps of the Capitol).

From Eastbound Bus-80/Hwy 50 (West Sacramento, Davis, Bay Area):
Stay right from I-80 to Hwy 50/Bus 80 in West Sacramento (toward South Lake Tahoe, NOT Reno). Exit Hwy 50/Bus 80 at 16th Street. Turn left (north) on 16th to L Street. Go west (left) on L Street to city parking garage at 10th & L ($5 flat fee)—OR—turn right on Capitol then left on 17th to new city garage ($2 flat fee, 1/2-mile from west steps of the Capitol).

Traffic and Parking Notes:

• Please plan to arrive by at least 7 a.m. Earlier is better! Expect heavy traffic on area streets and parking lots.
• Parking meters are not enforced on Sundays; however, there is NO PARKING on L or N Streets around Capitol Park.
• Light Rail will operate race day. Consider using this transportation alternative. Visit www.sacrt.com for routes and schedules.