Founded in 1976, the Susan B. Anthony (SBA) 5k gives women runners and walkers the opportunity to compete strictly against other women. The race has been successful every year in providing women with a non-intimidating atmosphere to challenge themselves to run or walk farther or faster than they may previously have. While the race attracts competitive women runners from all over Northern California, the field is composed primarily of Sacramento-based fitness runners. For many, the Susan B. Anthony 5k festival is their first race.

The race starts and finishes at Glen Hall Park adjacent to the American River. The course is USATF certified (see map), will be marked with mile 1/2 mile markers, has long straightaways, is shaded, flat, and closed to traffic so that fast times are possible on even some of the warmer Sacramento days. For those of you interested in sight-seeing during the race, the course winds through the River Park neighborhood. The one aid-station will be staffed by the always enthusiastic Youth Buffalo Chips.

In conjunction with the women's 5k, the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Kid's 1/2 miler is one of the few free kid's races in the area. Kid's can run alone or be escorted by their parents and then enjoy a ribbon, a Go-Gurt or other treat, and burn off some more steam in the jumpy house.

Registration Information

for 2009

Now through July 25th, registration is only $25 (Click on Registration tab above).

Top 5 Runners From 2008

1. Kim Conley- 17:14

2. Joey Bonfiglio- 17:49

3. Midor Sperandeo- 17:50

4. Mary Coordt- 17:54

5. Jen Pfeifer-18:13

Full 2008results are available at http://www.capitalroadrace.com/results08.html

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Race Photos

Details coming soon

Race Schedule:

Friday, August 7th - Fleet Feet Sports 2311 J Street

11:00-7:00: Packet pickup/SkirtSport pickup and registration for $30.00

Location

Location: 5414 Sandburg Drive, Sacramento CA 95819. Click here for map. Or Click here for detailed course map

Susan B. Special Stuff

The Susan B will again feature a tech shirt designed by SkirtSports.

All registrants will receive a cute shirt that you can actually wear running that is especially designed by SkirtSports just for the Susan B Race. We are also working on another killer goodie bag that has become the hallmark of the Susan B. Race. Check back on the site occasionally for updates of goodies in the bag and a sneak peak of the shirt.

Awards

Overall and Masters winners will receive Mizuno footware. Age-group winners (every 5-years up to age 75+) will receive gift baskets that include Mizuno breath thermo products and Cosol Wine (1st place age 21+) along with other goodies from our sponsors.

Sacramento Lodging

If you want to come to Sacramento the night before the Susan B, the Larkspur Landing Hotel is the most convenient place to stay. It's right on the American River Parkway across the river from the race. You can leave your car at the hotel and run to and from the race if you want. It's 1.78 miles from the parking lot to the park. There is also a Fresh Choice and Mel's Diner.

If you have questions regarding race details or have other information you would like to see on the web site, please email me at susanb08@buffalochips.com.