California · Half Marathon
Every upcoming Half Marathon around Sacramento, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
30 upcoming Half Marathon races found · 1 with finish-time stats
Sacramento half marathon racing is shaped by the city's riverfront geography. Whether a course tracks along the American River Parkway, loops through William Land Park and Old Sacramento, or winds past Capitol Park and the tree-lined streets of Midtown, the running here stays mostly flat - the kind of terrain that rewards steady pacing over technical skill.
The running community is active and visible year-round, with clubs like the Buffalo Chips Running Club, Corremos Sacramento and Arete Women's Running Club drawing regulars to the parks and paths that double as race courses. If you have been training the Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail or the Sacramento Waterfront Trail, chances are you already know the ground beneath your feet on race day.
By the numbers
The Sacramento races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Train for it
The fastest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Sacramento clubs welcome Half Marathon runners of all paces.
Browse all Sacramento run clubs →How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Entry fees here run from $25 to $30, and the typical price is $30. At least 1 race already has a price increase scheduled, so if you spot one you want, registering sooner rather than later is the safe call.
Every one of the 29 races here says it gives a shirt. None of them mention a finisher medal, though - so if hardware on the wall matters to you, check the individual race page directly before signing up.
Fall is the busiest stretch, with 12 races running from September through November - January is the single busiest month on its own, with 4 races. Spring is the quietest window if you are trying to avoid crowds, with just 1 race in that season.
There are several. Sacramento Run Club, 9RUN6, Arete Women's Running Club, Buffalo Chips Running Club, Cap Tappers, Golden Valley Harriers, Corremos Sacramento and Left Right Left Run Club all operate in the city. Most group runs gravitate toward Capitol Park, McKinley Park and the American River Parkway - the same terrain that shows up in local race courses.
None of the 29 races here have published finish-time results, so there is no measured pace data to draw from. What the calendar does show is a consistent mix of themed, low-key events - coffee runs, bagel runs, a sloth run - that tend to draw a wide range of paces rather than a purely competitive field.
Every race also offers the 5K and 10K alongside the half, so you can step down a distance if you want a warmup race first.
