Run to FosterHope

FosterHope Sacramento Presents its 4th Annual Run to FosterHope!

Saturday, June 14th  @ William Land Park

Join us at FosterHope Sacramento's 4th annual Run to FosterHope on Saturday, June 14th, to support our community-based programs that help stabilize and support children and youth in crisis, while providing hope for a better future and celebrate the power of families. 

We're excited to bring back our 5k and free kids run! Scheduled on Saturday, June 14th in beautiful Land Park in Sacramento to celebrate the power of families on Father's Day Weekend.  Enjoy a beautiful day at the park while helping youth in your community! 

The 5K course is flat and will utilize the trails in William Land Park located next to Fairytale Town, Funderland, and the Sacramento Zoo, making it an ideal route for runners and walkers. 

There will also be vendors, food trucks, info booths, and kids activities -  Making a fun event for everyone. All paid registrations will receive a T-Shirt and Finishing Medal. (late registrations are not guaranteed a T-shirt on race day). Join us for a day dedicated to Fostering Hope!

Race Day Schedule

Registration/ Packet Pickup:  7:30 am - 8:20 am

3k/5k Race Begins: 8:30 am 

Kids Fun Run Dash:  9:45 am 

Family Fun Festival:  10 am - 1pm

During the Family Fun Festival we will host a raffle for some amazing prizes and be joined by some amazing vendors, including a fan favorite from last year's run, CaliMade Lemonade, and Luna's Flame and Grill who will be serving up delicious food for us all day. 

Check out the details here:  https://mailchi.mp/fosterhopesac/run2fhs2025 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the race timed?

A: Yes, with chipping and timing run by A Change of Pace!

Q: Can I run with a stroller?

A: Yes, and we’ll have activities and games for the whole family to enjoy after the race concludes.

Q: What’s the course like?

A:  Runners will run two loops for the 5k on the road inside of William Land Park! The Start/Finish line is located by the Village Green at the corner of Freeport Blvd and Sutterville Rd.

Q:What time should participants arrive?

A: Registration opens at 7:30 and the race begins at 8:30. At registration you can pick up your bib and shirt!

Q: Where should participants park?

A: We have reserved lot F and pre-paid for your parking at Sac City College across the street from William Land Park. Check out the packet pickup page on runsignup for more details.

Q: Are you doing age group awards?

A: Not this year. FosterHope will have finishers medals for all participants at the end of the race to show our appreciation for your participation and will post the times after the event.

About FosterHope Sacramento

Since 1985 FosterHope Sacramento has been providing services for El Dorado, Placer, San Joaquin, Yolo and Sacramento Counties. For 40 years FosterHope has directly impacted the lives of youth and families within the greater Sacramento region providing care, community and support. As a California licensed, 501(c)(3) nonprofit Foster Family Agency (FFA), our Care Homes are located from Stockton to Shingle Springs and from Tahoe City to Sacramento.
Federal Tax ID: 68-0073413

RACE DAY INFORMATION
Here's a run down of everything you need to know to prepare you for race day!
If you haven't registered yet, there's still time as our event has not yet met its capacity. We will be doing on site registration from 7:30 am - 8:20 am at William Land Park on the Village Green. 

Location
William Land Park - Village Green at the intersection of Freeport Blvd. & Sutterville Rd. View some helpful maps at  our race info page
Important Details

Parking & Registration

We have reserved lot F and pre-paid for your parking at Sac City College across the street from William Land Park. Check out our race info page for more details.

Arrive at William Land Park no later than 8:00 am to check in at the registration table. The race will begin promptly at 8:30 am. 

The start and finish are in the same place and there will be water and Gatorade available as you are going through the course. You are welcome to carry your own water bottle if you would like to have access to fluids more frequently. 

Family Fun Festival
Stick around after the race for our Family Fun Festival! 

During the Family Fun Festival we will host a raffle for some amazing prizes and be joined by some wonderful vendors, including a fan favorite from last year's run, CaliMade Lemonade, and Luna's Flame and Grill who will be serving up delicious food for us all day. Make sure to bring your wallet to participate in our raffle and get some delicious treats from our food vendors! 

More details about our raffle can be found at https://mailchi.mp/fosterhopesac/run2fhs2025

Post Event Details 
The race will be timed! You can check your results at results.changeofpace.com 

Please visit https://mailchi.mp/fosterhopesac/run2fhs2025 for the most up to date information about updates to post race details including race photos! 

Your Participation Matters! 
Your participation in this event supports FosterHope's mission to provide support to children, teens and families and facilitate the healing of the spirit, mind and body to help them reach their fullest potential by raising funds and awareness for our mental health program and services to address the impacts of childhood trauma. Check out our Giving Edge page to learn more about our programs and how we'll put your dollars into action!