Independence Day Races
Runners finishing five miles in the heat. (SRN photo)
One of the longest-running traditions in the Sacramento running community is the Free Fourth of July 5 Miler. The race through River Park, hosted by the Buffalo Chips, has been celebrating America’s freedom with free running for the past 37 years.
This year, despite the heat, nearly 1,000 hardy souls showed up to take part–including representatives of most of the area’s running clubs and training groups.
This is a low-budget affair so there is no chip timing–just good old fashion stop watches. Here are the top finishers: