Vereinigte Staaten·2026

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Sacramento's running community centers on flat, fast courses along the American River Parkway, which runs through the city with minimal elevation gain—the July 4th Freedom Run and A Merry Christmas Run both use this reliable terrain for road racing. Cyclists have two distinct zones: the flat valley floor ideal for long rides and intervals, and the Sierra foothills 40–50km east toward Folsom where elevation climbs to 200–300m; the Tour Delle Vigne and Tour de Lincoln tap the rolling vineyard country in the region's wine districts. Summer heat (regularly 35°C+) shapes training schedules, making early morning and evening efforts the norm.