Will I get a shirt at the finish line?
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.
California · Half Marathon
2026-2027 Half Marathons in Sacramento, California
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.
29 upcoming half marathons 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 Biggest and Longest-Running
The Sacramento races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 31, 2026PB&J Fuel Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CARegistration closedFrom $60View race Sat, Oct 31, 2026Halloween Trick or Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CARegistration closedFrom $60View race Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $60Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $60Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $60Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $60Register Sat, Dec 12, 2026Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $60Register Sat, Dec 12, 2026Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $60Register Sat, Dec 26, 2026A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Dec 26, 2026New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Jan 16, 2027MLK Jr. Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Jan 16, 2027Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Jan 30, 2027Coffee Lovers Run SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Jan 30, 2027Run for Donut SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 13, 2027Run for Chocolate 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run Together Against Breast Cancer SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Feb 27, 2027Run For Mental Health SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Mar 20, 2027Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Mar 20, 2027St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Mar 27, 2027Always Hope Easter Run SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Mar 27, 2027SuperHeroes Run SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Apr 10, 2027Sloth Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Apr 24, 2027Coffee Lovers Run SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Apr 24, 2027Run for Donut SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, May 8, 2027Beer City Half™ Sacramento Sacramento, CAFrom $88Details Sat, May 8, 2027Run for Chocolate 5k/10k/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, May 29, 2027SuperHeroes Run SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register Sat, Jun 19, 2027Run Juneteenth Day 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CAFrom $45Register
Train for it
Run Clubs in Sacramento
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 Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a Half Marathon in Sacramento
When is the best time of year to find a Sacramento half marathon?
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.
Is there a running club in Sacramento I can train with before race day?
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.
Do these races cater to first-timers or slower runners, or is this a competitive crowd?
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.