Sacramento Running Association

Running venues in the Sacramento area cannot be discussed without mentioning the American River Parkway, the incredibly spectacular fitness venue for our community. The casual observer would think, “It’s there, ready and waiting, relatively safe, beautiful, convenient – so what’s to improve?”

Those of us who have been to American River Parkway Foundation meetings in recent years, who receive updates from these meetings, and who follow Parkway issues, know all too well there is a lot to be done to protect and improve this precious resource. Funding is a huge part of this, as are the conflicts that occur between cyclists, mountain bikers, in-line skaters, equestrians, runners, and walkers.

The CIM has unanimously voted to donate a portion of its proceeds to the Parkway. The CIM has also created an opportunity through its registration process to raise additional funds for the Parkway by releasing special entries at an elevated price.  The entire amount from the special entries has been presented to the Parkway.

Rather than simply writing a check to the Parkway’s general fund not knowing whether or not these funds will be used to improve the Parkway for runners, the Board met and will continue to meet with The American River Parkway Foundation, the Sacramento County Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Sacramento County Supervisors to determine exactly how CIM funds past and present can target American River Parkway running-related improvements.

For additional info on the American River Parkway, click on the link below.