American River Parkway 20-mile Point-to-Point Marathon Training Run & Taper Program

Welcome to the 19th Annual

American River Parkway

Point-to Point Marathon Training Run!

Sacramento's Only Point-to-Point Marathon Training Run

From the folks that bring you the American River Parkway Half Marathon, this training run affords the same caliber of premiere amenities and organization as the Parkway Half, and is the perfect dress rehearsal for the CIM Marathon or Honolulu Marathon.

This workout has several long-run mileages to choose from: 21, 20, 18.5, 16, and 13.1. So no matter what mileage your last long run workout calls for, we have an option for you!

With a bus trip to transport you to the workout start line (in Folsom), aid stations along the way, and finish-line beverages and food (and T-shirt to boot, but only if you register by November 7), this last-long run for your marathon training provides as near-to-race day conditions as possible so you can work out all the final bugs and be fully prepared for your big marathon day!

And at $44 (+ the $2.70 processing fee), it's the most inexpensive training run in the region!

To that end, Sacfit is pleased to offer this community training run as part of its Marathon training program series that we've provided since our start in 2006. These programs include various training permutations to align with the broadest of training logistics anyone might have, whether a beginner looking for a comprehensive program or a veteran runner wanting to add to or refine their current training regime.

This training run has been a favorite for Sacramento Area runners for the last 19 years.

This training run is part of Sacfit's Marathon Taper Program (as well as our Full Marathon Training Program) and features the only fully supported point-to-point long training run offered in the region, as well as training run distances that consider marathon training programs that call for 4-week and 5-week tapering.

Following are the amenities for the training run and Marathon Taper Program:

• Four point-to-point longer mileages to choose from: 21, 20, 18.5, or 16 miles.
• Optional shorter 13.1 training run (Also a point-to-point route).
• Free Bus ride to all the Point-to-Point training run workout start points.
• Sacfit VIP Indoor Lounge with Indoor Flush Restrooms at CIM race-day start line.
• Mile-by-Mile pace bracelet tailored for CIM or Honolulu Marathon Race
• 4-weeks of weekend taper workouts leading up to the CIM, Honolulu Marathon, or other early Dec Marathons.
• Mid-week track and tempo workouts leading up to the CIM, Honolulu Marathon, or other early Dec Marathons.

As part of the Marathon Taper Program/Training Run fee, you are afforded access to the Sacfit VIP Lounge on race day. The facility is spacious, quiet, and warm with indoor restrooms so you can focus on your final pre-race preparations rather than standing in a cold tent or dealing with cumbersome portables.

Did we mention free coffee? We've got you covered!

Part of any safe and sensible training program includes aid stations for the longer workouts. Sacfit aid stations are famous along the Parkway! No other training group offers such a wide variety of replenishment nutrition. As such, the Sacfit aid stations are a welcome respite to our longer workouts, including the Folsom to Sacramento Point-to-Point Training Run, and offer a plethora of choices to satiate any palate of special food-diet requirement.

We ALWAYS have ice-chilled water and Gatorade to keep you cool, and ice to fill your water bottles when its warm and hot soup for chilly weather. We also have first-aid kits at every station to keep you safe and moving forward.

The American River Parkway Point-to-Point Training Run fee also includes the Sacfit 4-week Marathon Taper Program. Our staff of over 40 experienced and knowledgeable coaches actually train with you to help you further attain your goal and enhance your workout experience - something no other training group offers. By training with you every mile, your coach is better able to assess and advise you of your running form and technique, breathing, hydration and nutrition intake, etc.

Our 4-week Marathon Taper Program includes weekend workouts that can extend for several hours. At Sacfit, we believe that keeping an athlete sharp, focused, and committed to completing those long workouts includes training as a group - not just meeting together prior to the workout, but training as a group for the entire workout.

Workout companions help each other push through the long workouts and keep accountability in showing up for the workouts each and every week. Sacfit is the only marathon training group that ensures you have training partners each and every week throughout the entire training program - not just the first few weeks.

To complete the triad of fitness, we add Strength and Stretching to complete your weekend training. This includes providing strength and stretching stations and equipment after you complete your long workout. We also have supervised yoga and other stretching discipline and strength sessions.

When does the taper program start?
We start on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Online registration is open continuously until that day.

Where is the training location and what time does it meet?
For the Point-to-Point training run (21, 20, 18.5, 16, and 13.1-mile routes), we meet at Riverbend Park, but you can also park at William Pond. Actual meeting times will depend on your training pace, but it will either be 6AM or 7AM.

For the other Saturday taper workouts, we meet the William Pond Park in Carmichael. We start our training at 7:15 A.M. Not too early and not too late. You'll be done before your family or friends are even awake. Click here for map.

Can I sign up in person?
No, for this program and training run, you must pre-register online.

Can I only attend the Point-to-Point training run?
Yes, you can attend just the Point-to-Point training run or you can attend any of the other training program workouts. You are afforded all amenities of the Marathon Taper Program. Everything is optional.

How much does the program cost?
Sacfit's 4-week Marathon Taper Program, which includes the 20-mile Point-to-Point training run and exclusive access to our VIP Indoor Lounge at the CIM start line, is $44 (+ the $2.70 processing fee). And for all you get, it's the best bargain in town!