
From the Organizer
The 13th annual Kaiser Permanente Running of the Elk 5K, 10K & Kids’ Fun Runs starts and finishes at District56 in the heart of Elk Grove, CA. Help us support Elk Grove Youth Sports Foundation by participating in this year’s event!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sacramento Executive Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
177,221
as of 2023
Elevation
35 ft
Nearest Airport
SMF
Sacramento International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Coming Up
Sacramento Pride Run
12 miles away
Run to FosterHope
12 miles away
Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
12 miles away
Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO
12 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Running of the Elk
Mar 28, 2027