Sacramento Pride Run

The 2026 Sacramento Pride 5K Run and Walk is a celebration of the strength, perseverance and love of the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you're a fitness novice or a seasoned runner, this is a wonderful way to experience Pride Month along with your friends, family and allies. Let's get our hearts racing toward the rainbow finish line! Join us in Old Sac in front of the Delta King and get ready to show your pride!

Awards will be given for overall winners for male, female and non-binary athletes in the 5K race, as well as commemorative prizes for age division placers. Our age divisions as follows: 18 years old and below; 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and older. "Best costumes" are not part of the awards, but they gain you entry into a raffle prize!

Course Info

The course begins in Old Sacramento on Front Street. The course travels south on 2nd Street, under Capitol Mall, and returns north on the bike trail. The course is 100% paved and mostly flat. Map coming soon!

Due to participant size and starting point course logistics, 5K participants will be self-sorted into 4 corrals based on approximate speed. Each corral will be staggered by about a minute apart. This will not affect your race timing.

There will be a water station at the 5K turnaround point in Discovery Park. Water will be available at the finish line, too.

The course is chip-timed and well-marked. Our race management company, Capital Road Race Management (CRRM), has over two decades of experience running races. Results kiosks will be available at the results tent.

Parking & Transit

Paid parking is available at three locations that are within walking distance to the starting point: Tower Bridge Garage to the south (1289 Front St), Old Sac Garage to the north (125 I St), and West Premium Garage to the east (325 L St). Each parking garage is about a 5-min to 10-min walk to the meeting area. You may want to download the Park Mobile app to your phone so that you can more easily find and manage parking in Old Sac.

We have three large dedicated bike racks stationed at the venue, in addition to dispersed bike parking throughout Old Sacramento.

SacRT’s yellow line terminates at Sacramento Valley station, which is a 12-minute walk to the race start meeting area.

What's included in the registration fee?

Your registration fees get you a participation medal and a race T-shirt, provided you registered early enough. The T-shirt size can be selected during check-out based on our current inventory. T-shirts are available on a first-come first-served basis! Your fees also go to race timing & management, permitting, restrooms, insurance, and all of the logistics to make a race fun, safe and successful.

What is the route of the run/walk?

Starting in Old Sacramento on Front Street the course travels south on 2nd Street, under Capitol Mall, and returns north on the bike trail. The course is 100% paved and mostly flat.

Where and when do I pick up my race packet?

2026 details will be updated soon! 2025 packet pickup page.

What time should I arrive?

Please arrive by 8:00 AM to grab a snack, warm up, and find your spot. Orange Theory Midtown's body pump crew will be on-site to graciously lead us through a warm up to boost our positive energy! Start times will stagger 1-min apart beginning 8:40 am.

How do I get there and where do I park?

Check out the course & parking page for a map of parking locations and travel options. Be aware that a travel advisory is in effect for full lane closures on East-bound traffic from the west side of the river (see CalTrans update).

What should I wear?

Pride is by nature a festive, bright and fun event. We encourage you to wear a comfortable pair of shoes and to bring your most fabulous costume to match! Participants who dress in costume will be entered into a raffle prize. See more details on the costume raffle page.

What is happening after the run/walk?

After the run we will hold the award ceremony for age and gender brackets. Afterward is the Sacramento Pride Fest.

Will there be drinks and snacks?

We will have water stations at the beginning and half-way point for the runners. Simple snacks will be available before the race. 

Will restrooms be available?

Yes, portable restrooms are available at the starting point. 

Is there a foot locker available?

We will not have storage available for your keys, phone, wallet, or extra clothes, etc. Please plan accordingly.

Can dogs participate?

Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed to participate. Most race insurance policies forbid dogs in their terms of service. Additionally, the logistics of the course make leashed dogs a challenge due to the minimum trail width. Dogs are welcome at the start/finish line.

Can I bring my child's stroller on the walk?

With a new course, it's likely that strollers will be allowed this year, however please check back closer to race day. We'll have an updated policy.

Is the event beginner-friendly?

Absolutely! 5K races are a perfect entry point for beginning runners and the course is runner and walker friendly! Hydration stations are available at the start/end of the event as well as at the halfway point.

Is this a family-friendly event?

Yes, all ages are welcomed. Some music may contain explicit lyrics.

Where can my friends, family or the public spectate?

Spectator information coming soon.

Who is organizing this event?

The presenting sponsor of this event is Sacramento FrontRunners, a local chapter of an international organization dedicated to promoting health and fitness within the LGBTQ community. We are proudly sponsored by numerous local businesses, with a special acknowledgement to Ryan Maguire State Farm Agent. 

Sacramento Frontrunners & Frontwalkers is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

How can I help make this event successful?

• Attend: Registering yourself and getting a friend to attend is the best way to help make this a successful and fun event. Costumes are extra credit!
• Volunteer: We are looking for volunteers. Volunteers will receive a free entry voucher into Sacramento Pride Festival. Email sacfrontrunners@gmail.com for more information. 
• Promote: Tell your friends and family about the event and share it on social media. You can cross-post one of our Instagram posts or Facebook event. Tag @frontrunnerssacramento and use hashtag #sacpriderun2026 to get traction.
• Sponsor: We are actively seeking sponsors for our 2026 Pride Flag Run. Please send us a message if you're interested in sponsoring. Sacramento Frontrunners & Frontwalkers is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

📸 Stick around for awards, music, raffle prizes, photo ops, vendors and additional snacks (until they run out).

🥇 Costume raffle and awards ceremony will begin around 9:40 AM.

🍻 Bear & Crown (two blocks from finish line - 1022 2nd Street, Old Sac), is hosting a Pride Run Celebration & Social from 10 am to 12 pm, so dart over there after the race for a drink and some specials.

🏳️‍🌈 The Sacramento Pride Festival begins at noon on the Capitol Mall.

We are excited to announce the race medal and T-shirt design! See the graphic mockup below, with a huge thanks to Fleet Feet Sacramento for lending us the talented designer Lorelei Taybi. Every participant will receive a race T-shirt at packet pickup if they reserved one during signup and a medal upon race completion.

At this year’s Pride 5K, we’re bringing the fabulous to the finish line—and we want YOU in your most creative, colorful, and outrageous costume! Think: mermaids (erm, merpersons), unicorns, matching group fits, inflatable dinosaurs, glitter beards, drag royalty, and everything in between! Whether you’re dressing as a walking disco ball or a rainbow warrior, this is your time to shine. 

Costumed participants will be entered into a raffle to reward their creativity with a prize. So run, strut, sashay, or dance your way through the 5K in style—because at Sac Pride 5K, it’s not just about crossing the finish line... it’s about how you get there. 

Raffle prizes are TBD but we had some fantastic gift cards to give out last year. So shine those sequins and don't forget to blend the contour early Saturday morning!   

Note this is a ticketless raffle: You will be asked at packet pickup if you are participating in costume. If yes, we will note your bib number and announce during the awards ceremony on race day.