Nonparticipants can enjoy the race, too, either as volunteers at the kayak and bicycle transition areas or as fans watching from Guy West Bridge as the runners come in and cyclists take off. The event culminates in a post-race party with music by singer-songwriter Ruby Jaye, lunch and a beer garden.
With an array of race categories to suit all ages and skill levels, hard-core triathletes and weekend warriors alike can shine as they race along the American River Parkway on land and water. “Not many cities have a river and a bike trail like ours.” “We live in a perfect place to put on a race like this,” says Hanna. This year, on July 16, Hanna expects some 2,000 competitors to join the fun. The 45-year Eppie’s tradition ended in 2018, and today, Hanna is overseeing its renaissance as co-race leader of the Great American Triathlon, a uniquely Sacramento competition that substitutes swimming with paddling-whether in a kayak or canoe or on a paddle board.Īfter a successful inaugural race in 2019, the event was canceled in 20. Rich Hanna took part in Sacramento’s iconic Eppie’s Great Race for years, even claiming first place just out of high school as a solo triathlete in 1984. Great American Triathlon Photo by Bill Clough Improved lighting, added walking beat patrols and reduced the number ofĮlectric scooters allowed in the area. Jimmie Allen will headline the SAC Waterfront Festival on the lawn near Also, on July 21 at 4 p.m., country music star Wine Walk hosted by area retailers with complimentary tastings, musicĪnd a chance to win prizes. New this year on the last Wednesday of the month is the Sip & Shop “We have a regional wine-tasting room, a cluster of artist collectives,ĭance studios, escape rooms and boating businesses so you can get outĪttractions include the Waterfront Wheel and Front Street Carousel,Īnd there is a water experience for everyone: slow and easy via CityĬruises (formerly Hornblower), at a thrilling clip on Sacramento Jetboats, Oversees the waterfront district for Downtown Sacramento Partnership. Sacramento, not just a tourist-focused destination,” says Scott Ford, who “We have this opportunity to introduce this area as the front porch of Have rediscovered its pearls and an influx of Bay Area transplants The ever-evolving Old Sacramento Waterfront is on a roll as area residents Sacramento’s summer couldn’t look better. Previously canceled events like the California State Fair, Great American Triathlon and Concerts in the Park are back on, and venues large and small, both indoor and out, are humming again. Luckily, the region is teeming with options. Sacramento is not out of the COVID woods completely, but the path back to normal is clearing, and that means it’s time to fill the summer calendar with fun.