Sac State 5K Fun Run
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Sac State 5K Fun Run
The Sac State 5K Fun Run is an event for every physical level and ability! This is a run that you will love as you make your way through the beautiful Sacramento State campus. This race is open to everyone! Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members of all ages are welcome to sign up to be a part of this University tradition.
We host a wide range of abilities from competitive 5K enthusiasts to casual run/walkers. We hope that you join us for this annual event, and have a great 5K experience at Sac State!
17th Annual Sac State 5k Fun Run: Hornets in Bloom
Day of Activities
- Zumba Warm-up
- & more to come!
Registration
The Sac State 5K Fun Run is open to all members of the Sacramento community. All ages and abilities are welcome to participate. There is no age limit for participating. Volunteers must be 18 years or older. Participants with strollers are welcome, however, strollers must start at the back of the race for safety. Dogs are not allowed at the race, with the exception of Service Animals.
Registration includes
- Your race bib and chip timing
- Sac State 5K Fun Run t-shirt
- Post race refreshments
- Access to bag check
Registration
Registration for the 2025 17th Annual Sac State 5k Fun Run will open in January 2025.
Packet Pick Up
Packet pick up will be held in the Terrace Suite at The WELL on the following days and times:
- Tuesday, April 15th: 11:00am-7:00pm
- Wednesday, April 16th: 11:00am-7:00pm
- Thursday, April 17th: 11:00am-5:30pm
Picking Up For Friends & Family: Participants will be allowed to pick up a maximum of five race packets, including their own. For each packet they are picking up, they must show the QR Code and correlating copy of the person’s Photo ID to pick up their packet.
***All participants must sign their waiver online in advance. Registration Confirmation emails contain individualized links to each registrants’ participant waiver. After signing your waiver electronically, you’ll receive an additional email with your QR code to present at Packet Pick Up. Having trouble finding your waiver, please email us at wellevents@unionwellinc.org so we can assist you.
***You must bring a Photo ID and have your QR Code from digitally signing your race waiver. ***
No race bibs will be given out after 5:50pm on race day, so please make sure you get to the event with enough time to park, pick up your packet and get ready to run/walk. LINES ARE LONG ON RACE DAY! We strongly encourage you to pick up your packet before race day.
Parking
Parking is enforced 24/7 on the Sacramento State Campus and the campus now utilizes digital parking passes.
2 hour parking: $4.00
All day parking: $8.00
Volunteer
The Sac State 5K Fun Run relies on student and community volunteers to make the race possible. Volunteer opportunities are open to anyone over the age of 18. Duties may include packet pick up, course set up and take down, water stations, passing out snacks, assisting with bag check, etc. All volunteers are given a volunteer shirt, snacks, and cinch bag.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering. Volunteer sign ups for the 2025 Sac State 5k Fun Run will open in February 2025.
Program Fund Donation Recipient
The Sac State 5K Fun Run is celebrating 17 years running by donating 5K net proceeds after direct costs to the ASI Food Pantry Fund. The ASI Food Pantry exists to provide food and basic necessities to Sac State students with financial hardships and low food security, at no cost. In addition to helping alleviate hunger within our student community, the ASI Food Pantry aims to decrease the negative impact that low food security has on the academic success of our students. This funds was selected in collaboration with University Advancement due to the increased need on campus, alignment with the seven dimensions of wellness and correlates with The WELL’s mission of Lifetime Wellness through Collaboration, Education, and Innovation.
Race Policies
Runners must arrive at least 10 minutes prior to race time, or they will not be permitted to run. We begin picking up the course immediately after the race begins to reduce the time for road closures.
- Strollers are allowed but must be in the last wave
- No dogs
- No Headphones*
- All participants must pay and register to participate
*Participants wearing headphones are less aware of their surroundings and may not be aware of (1) starting line announcements; (2) instructions on the course from race management and volunteers (3) warnings that participants have strayed off course; (4) friendly warnings from another participant that is approaching to pass; and (5) finish line/chute announcements. Event personnel must be able to communicate with participants before, during and after the race.
Race Day Experience
Zumba Warmup
To ensure safety and fun for the race, The WELL provides a Zumba (TM) warmup prior to the start of the race. The warmup begins at 5:30 and is about 20 minutes in length. The provided Zumba routines are family-friendly and accessible to all abilities and fitness levels!
Chip Timing Results & Awards
Award Winners
2025 race day awards are given in five categories: 1st place female, 1st place male, 1st place non-binary, and largest team participation.
Congratulations to our 2023 Award Winners:
- 1st Place Male: Chikara Omine
- 1st Place Female: Gwenaelle Begue
- 1st Place Non-binary: Rosalba Gomez Bautista
- Largest Team Participation: California Nursing Students Association (CNSA)
- Best Totally 80's Costume: Inflatable Dinosaurs
- Donation Recipient: ASI Food Pantry
Race Finishers
The WELL partners with A Change of Pace Foundation to provide chip timing for the Sac State 5K.
Collaborations
Sponsorships
The WELL accepts sponsorships for the race that align with our organizational mission and values. If you are interested in learning more about 2023 sponsorship opportunities please email wellevents@unionwellinc.org.
Tabling
We are happy to offer pre and post race tabling opportunities to campus partners and organizations. Tablers are invited to bring tablecloths, flyers, swag, giveaways, and interactive activities. A table and two chairs will be provided by The WELL. To request a table at the event please email wellevents@unionwellinc.org.
Volunteer
The Sac State 5K Fun Run relies on student and community volunteers to make the race possible. Volunteer opportunities are open to anyone over the age of 18. Duties may include packet pick up, course set up and take down, water stations, passing out snacks, assisting with bag check, etc. All volunteers are given a volunteer shirt, bag, and pizza after the race for race time shifts.
Accommodations
The WELL does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Sac State 5K Fun Run is available to participants of all abilities. To request an accommodation please contact inclusiverec@unionwellinc.org by April 1st.
Parking
Parking is enforced 24/7 on the Sacramento State Campus and the campus now utilizes digital parking passes.
- 2 hour parking: $4.00
- All-day parking: $8.00
If you are new to campus please follow the link below to find more information on parking, and parking lot locations.
University Transportation and Parking Services
Sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring the event in 2025? Email us at wellevents@unionwellinc.org for sponsorship opportunities. The WELL accepts sponsorships for the race that align with our organizational mission and values.