Event Info

First Annual Kaiser Permanente Running of the Elk a Huge Success with over 2300 Runners!

Save the Date for the Second Annual Running of the Elk, April 7, 2013

Check Your Race Time HERE 

Evan Pilchik Photography

Kaiser Permanente “Find Your Thing” Pictures: HERE

 Race Day Video Documentary courtesy of A Change of Pace:

The event is limited to the first 1,000 in the Half Marathon; 1,300 in the 5k Run/Walk and 100 Teams in the Half Marathon Relay.

Start Times: Running of the Elk Half Marathon and all Half Marathon Relay Teams: 7:30 am Sharp! | THRIVE 5K: 7:50 am Sharp!

Sorry, No Refunds!

Please allow enough time prior to the race start times of 7:30 am sharp for the half marathon & relay and 7:50 am sharp for the 5k.

(Race day registration* & packet pickup is available on race morning starting at 6:15 am)

*Shirts available for late entrants at Packet Pick Up and Race Day while supplies last.

 

Free Food and Beverages!
That’s right – absolutely free. Thanks to the generosity of our many sponsors, the following is a sampling of all the FREE FOOD and BEVERAGES for our runners and their fans!
  • Clif Bars! – Clif Bar
  • Chocolate Milk – Crystal Milk
  • Zico Coconut Water
  • Assortment of appetizers – Outback Steakhouse
  • Quesadillas – Nuestro Queso and Tia Rosa
  • Hot Coffee – It’s A Grind
  • Bananas and Apples – Grocery Outlet
  • V-8 Tomato Juice, V-8 Splash, Fish Crackers, Cookies – Campbell Soup
  • More Cookies! – Bimbo Bakery
  • More Clif Bars, KIND Bars, Bottled Water – Raley’s/Bel-Air
  • Bagels – Sara Lee
  • Sunflower and Pupkin Seeds – Giant Snacks
  • Aquafina Water, Gatorade – Pepsi Bottling Company
  • Pirate’s Booty – Pirate’s Booty Popcorn
  • Rockstar – Rockstar
  • Panera Bread pastries for our volunteers!!!
Bounce Houses, Live Bands, and More!!!

Race Features

Micro-fiber shirts for every runner, including the Half Marathon, Relay, and 5K; flat and fast course; custom  finisher awards* and cool age-group awards; Disposable Chip timing courtesy of A Change of Pace; Ideal spring weather; Delicious post-race food and entertainment.

         

* Half-Marathon & Relay finishers will receive a custom, Running of the Elk, finisher medal.

 

We are proud to be a part of the California Half Marathon Series!

 

 

Awards

Special recognition to all first time half marathon runners!

First, second and third place overall male and female in the Half Marathon receive special prizes.

Age-group winners earn unique elk-related awards. Second and third place age-group finishers also win unique elk-related awards.

Overall male and female winners in the 5k earn special prizes while top three age group finishers will be awarded custom awards.

Top three all male, all female, and co-ed relay teams win special prizes.

Awards will be presented to the top three overall winners in the Half Marathon on stage. The overall male and female winners in the 5k will also receive their awards on stage. The awards ceremony will take place at 9:45 am.

All other awards may be picked up at the Awards Tent. Awards will not be mailed so please visit the Awards Tent if you think you finished in the top three in your age group. If you fail to pick up your award on race day, you can pick up your award at the Running Zone, 8470 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove starting Wednesday, April 4 through Monday, April 30.

Evan Pilchik Photography

Time Limits

Half Marathon and Relay Team runners have a 4 hour time limit – or until the elk are done running (whichever comes first) – to complete the events. 5K runners have 1 hour (19 min./mi. pace) to finish or clear the course to allow room for the leading 1/2 marathon runners.

Aid Stations

Aid stations will be located approximately every 2 miles. Our aid stations are supported by local high school cross country team members. Water will be served on the first several tables and Gatorade (Lemon Lime flavor) on the following tables.

Half Marathon Relay


Our Half Marathon Relay is a two-person relay team with each person running/walking a leg of the race. The first leg is 7.5 miles. The second leg is 5.6 miles. The Half Marathon Relay includes three divisions: all female, all male, and coed. It will be up to you to find your relay partner in the exchange zone. Each team member must wear a bib number on the front of his/her shirt. Each team member will be given a timing tag at packet pickup, affixed to the bib number. If you cross the finish line without a timing tag, you will not have a recorded finish time for your relay team.

The Half Marathon Relay Exchange will take place at the corner of Bruceville and Poppy Ridge Roads – HERE. You can park in the parking lot at Bruceville and Whitlelock Parkway near the Starbucks! The Starbucks address is 10064 Bruceville Road, Elk Grove, CA  95757. There is no shuttle service to or from the Relay Exchange point.

We highly recommend that relay teams pick up their race packets ahead of time to avoid any race-day hassles.

Note: There is no bus shuttle service to or from the relay exchange point.

 

AGE DIVISIONS

  • Half Marathon - 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
  • 5K - 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
  • Two-Person Half Marathon Relay - All Male, All Female, Co-Ed

      

Training

We are proud to partner with the Running Zone of Elk Grove for training for the First Annual Kaiser Permanente Running of the Elk Half Marathon. Training begins the first of the year, sign-up today. Additionally, watch for more details regarding the Runnin’ for Rhett training program.

Race Timing

Race is professionally timed by A Change of Pace.

 

Lodging

We have secured a group discount at the Hilton Garden Inn Elk Grove. Details here.

 

Beneficiary

Proceeds from the Running of the Elk benefit the Elk Grove Youth Sports Foundation, a non-profit created to ensure that all Elk Grove children have an equal opportunity to be involved in sports. Fed. Tax ID#26-3779055