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Running of the Elk

Date
March 28, 2027
Distance
5K Adult · 10K Adult · 10K Youth & more
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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

5K Adult8:30 AMRegister →
10K Adult8:30 AMRegister →
10K Youth8:30 AMRegister →
5K Youth8:30 AMRegister →
Kids Fun Run8 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

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.

Sunrise 6:58 AMSunset 7:25 PMDaylight 12h 27m

Host City

About Elk Grove, CA

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

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Days to train

Race
Running of the Elk
Date
March 28, 2027

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

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.

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Running

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)

What is the Running of the Elk?
Running of the Elk is a running race held in Elk Grove, California on March 28, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Running of the Elk?
Sunday, March 28, 2027 in Elk Grove, California at District 56, Elk Grove, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Running of the Elk?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Running of the Elk

Mar 28, 2027

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