Not Just For Runners - 5K | 1-Mile | Health Fair
CULTIVATING HEALTH AND COMMUNITY, ONE EVENT AT A TIME!
Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 8:00am - 2:00pm
Garcia Bend Park, 7654 Pocket Road, Sacramento, CA 95831
2024 NJ4R 5K & 1-MILE RESULTS:
https://results.raceroster.com/v2/en-US/results/5dhxzad42bs97pm5/results
2024 NJ4R 5K & 1-MILE PHOTOS:
https://brianpark.smugmug.com/Not-Just-For-Runners-2024-5k1-mile-Run-Walk
Not Just For Runners (NJ4R) - 5K & 1-Mile Community Walk/Run and Health Fair is back for 2025, and we can't wait for our third annual event. As always, we'll have lots in store for you: great race swag, an awesome medal, good food and our community health and wellness fair.
Not Just For Runners is for all ages and fitness levels, and it bolsters mental and physical health and wellness for our communities. With a priority focus on marginalized communities, we connect individuals to local health and wellness organizations and small businesses.
Come join us for an inclusive, community event full of movement, family, fun, and fitness!
Registration is required for the 5K/1-Mile event:
Early Bird Registration: 9/17/2024 - 12/31/2024 . . . . . $25.00
General Registration: 1/1/2025 thru 5/3/2025 . . . . $30.00
Late Registration: 5/4/2025 - 5/9/2025 . . . . . $35.00
Day-Of Registration: 5/10/2024 . . . . . $40.00
All registered participants receive our "Start2FinishLine" 5K training plans. The training plans are 8-weeks long and geared toward beginners; they include plans for walkers, run/walkers, runners and wheelchair participants.
EVENT SCHEDULE
(Schedule subject to change)
5k/1-Mile Bib Pickup (onsite) - 7:30am-9:00am
Event Announcements & Opening - 8:15am
Group Warmup - 8:30am
5K/1-Mile Start - 8:45am-11:00am
Health Fair - 9:00am - 2:00pm
COMMUNITY CLASS SCHEDULE
(Schedule times and class offerings are subject to change)
Be ready to move and learn as we offer *FREE* fitness classes and learning sessions throughout the day. These sessions are for all ages and abilities; participants must sign a waiver to participate. Stay tuned as we continue to announce our class line-up.
WEATHER: Please check the forecast the night before, as the 5K/1-mile and health fair will be held, rain or shine. Be prepared just in case we experience sprinkles.
ATTIRE/CLOTHING: Dress in layers and wear comfortable clothes you can move in and supportive shoes for walking. This is an interactive event and we want you to join in the movement.
PARKING: Parking is available in the main parking lot at the part; there are approximately 75 spots available. Additional parking is available on the streets and in the neighborhood.
RACE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PROGRAM START: Announcements will start around 8:00-8:15am, with our official kickoff to start at 8:30am. We'll have opening remarks by from our hosts and special guests, followed by a fun, lively, low impact group warmup.
5K & 1-MILE EVENT: The 5K/1-mile will be held on the Sacramento River Parkway, which is a paved, two-lane bike and pedestrian pathway. There is a slight incline as we walk up the boat ramp to the top of the levee, but otherwise, the route is level and unobstructed. Anyone who feels they need assistance up the walkway can let our volunteers know and they will be happy to escort you. We will have volunteers on the course providing support until our last finishers comes through. There is an aid station with water, electrolytes and fuel at the 5K turnaround point, and cones and signs will mark where to make the u-turn for both distances.
CONSTRUCTION ADVISEMENT: For the past two years, there has been construction at the park, however it will not interfere with our event. A pedestrian walkway leading from the park to the top of the levee, via the boat ramp has been accommodated for us. Respresentatives from the City, County and US Army Corp of Engineers have been notified about the event, and we have worked hard to ensure the safety of our event and participants.
Let's goooooo!!!
(Please email info@ourhealthelevated.org for more information.)
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
1-Mile Walk/Run
Price changes in 1 month 10 days-
1-Mile event is an out and back route on a paved bike and pedestrian trail.
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ClosedSep 17 – Sep 16
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Register for 1-Mile Walk/Run$20.00
EARLY PRICING
Now registering Sep 17 – Dec 31 -
$20.00
General Pricing
Jan 1 – May 3 -
Late Pricing
May 4 – May 9 -
$20.00
Day-Of Pricing
May 10 – May 10
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Wheelchair Division 5K
Price changes in 1 month 10 days-
This 5K division is for race chariot, hand cycle and wheelchair participants. This 5K is an out and back course on a paved bike trail.
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ClosedSep 17 – Sep 16
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Register for Wheelchair Division 5K$25.00
EARLY PRICING
Now registering Sep 17 – Dec 31 -
$30.00
General Pricing
Jan 1 – May 3 -
$35.00
Late Pricing
May 4 – May 9 -
$40.00
Day-Of Pricing
May 10 – May 10
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5K Walk/Run
Price changes in 1 month 10 days-
This 5K event is for participants who want to complete the 5K distance. The course is an out and back route on a paved bike and pedestrian trail.
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ClosedSep 17 – Sep 16
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Register for 5K Walk/Run$25.00
EARLY PRICING
Now registering Sep 17 – Dec 31 -
$30.00
General Pricing
Jan 1 – May 3 -
$35.00
Late Pricing
May 4 – May 9 -
$40.00
Day-Of Pricing
May 10 – May 10
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Kids (12 & under) 1-Mile
Price changes in 5 months 12 days-
1-Mile kids event is an out and back route on a paved bike and pedestrian trail.
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Register for Kids (12 & under) 1-Mile$15.00
Kids Pricing
Now registering Sep 17 – May 3 -
$20.00
Kids (Late Pricing)
May 4 – May 10
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Kids (12 & under) 5K Walk/Run
Price changes in 5 months 12 days-
This 5K event is for kids ages 12 and under who want to complete the 5K distance. The course is an out and back route on a paved bike and pedestrian trail.
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Register for Kids (12 & under) 5K Walk/Run$15.00
Kids Pricing
Now registering Sep 17 – May 3 -
$20.00
Kids (Late Pricing)
May 4 – May 10
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OUR MISSION
NJ4R will serve as a means to provide a safe, inclusive and informative opportunity for residents, businesses and service providers to build community through health equity. In addition to serving the community directly, NJ4R will support ongoing health equity initiatives through a charitable donation to the California Black Health Network, as their work centers around health equity for African Americans and Black Immigrants in California. #healthequity #mentalhhealth #bipoc #supportingourcommunities
CANCELLATION POLICY
Per the running industry policy, all entry fees are non-refundable & entries are non-transferable. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your number to anyone else, and you may not transfer your entry fee to a future event. This policy applies to all entrants and is in effect whether you are injured, have an unexpected family/business emergency, have a medical emergency, etc. If the course has to be changed or the race is cancelled due to an act of nature there are no refunds or rollovers. There are no exceptions.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Elevated Health and Community
- Website
- Visit website
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