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March 2026
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Hello SacFR,
As we start off strong in March, here’s what you need to know!
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A Message From Our Club President
When it’s been cold, foggy, and gray for days on end and winter depression is at a climax, the graceful timing of winter daphne can’t be overstated. This shrub isn’t remarkably pretty, but its scent is something that might have made your head turn on your runs last month searching for the source. It’s the little message from the future to hang in there, reminding us that spring is around the corner. The fact that this blossom has come and gone, coupled with the recent fabulous weather, signals the beginning of spring. It’s a time of growth and change, including for FrontRunners. We’ve seen a huge uptick in Saturday participation with 25-30 in regular attendance, and we are also introducing our third run of the week in this March newsletter. See you at our next run! 🌷
Nick Kobel | SacFR President
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Important Announcements
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No more newsletters for non-members: This will be the last newsletter that is available for non-paying club participants. If you are currently not a paying participant and would like to keep receiving these, please follow the link in the membership portion below or click here.
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Renew (or start) your membership for 2026! Still need to renew your membership or looking to officially become a member? Click here to join or renew now. Renewing helps us keep our runs, events, and community strong. Some events and benefits will be members-only in 2026, including our newsletter starting in April 2026. All of our events requiring RSVP will be open to members first. In addition, we are working on slick discounts (we have our first exclusive member discount - details on the membership site) and perks for membership beyond just good feelings and early event access.
Join / Renew
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Monday night run launch party: Join us Monday, March 16, at 6:30 PM for our new weekly run out of Sacramento Running Company (2673 21st St). Every Monday through at least November 1st, we will meet at Sac Run Co for a 2-3-mile loop through Curtis Park. Our first launch will have light refreshments – see details in WhatsApp closer to March 16.
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Pride 5K open for registration: The 2026 Sacramento Pride 5K is scheduled for June 13, 2026. As of Sunday, March 1, 2026, we have opened registration for the Pride 5K Run. The course this year is across from the Railroad Museum at 111 I St. The Pride 5K Committee is finalizing our partnership packets for everyone to start reaching out to friends, family, and local businesses that want to help support us in our race planning efforts. We have also secured Orange Theory again to enliven us with a race warm-up, and the Sacramento Sirens Cheer Elite will be cheering us on as we run. Click this link to sign up for the race, and this one to volunteer.
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Join our Bay to Breakers Human Centipede! What could be more fun than 15 people all tied to one another with a bungee? The answer is running 7 miles while all tied together! Join our team for a steeply discounted rate of $64 to make this year’s Bay to Breakers in San Francisco unforgettable. We have 8 slots left in the human centipede. Ask Nick for more details on how to join.
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Training runs for Race Series to continue through March 1: To help all our members have a successful Shamrock’n run, we will host a 9:00 AM Sunday run at least through the “taper” on March 1. Please join the WhatsApp group “Races & Training” to stay up to date on the latest locations, or reach out to Nick with questions.
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501(c)(3) update: As many may be aware, we had to pause solicitations for our Pride 5K Run & Walk due to state compliance requirements. We are pleased to share that we are now able to accept donations under certain circumstances. At our upcoming leadership meeting, we will review and finalize fundraising guidelines to ensure we remain fully compliant with all legal requirements. Once approved, these guidelines will be shared with the membership so everyone can confidently participate in securing support for the Pride 5K Run & Walk.
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December survey results available: Our 2025 Pulse Survey results are in — and they point clearly toward what members love most: nature-based adventures, intentional social events, and collaborations that build real community. In 2026, expect more trail runs, special dinners, and pool parties, and accessible overnight trips designed around. Click here to view the results.
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🤝 Next pod meetings (Google Meet unless noted)
Relations — TBD Please mark these dates (or add the SacFR calendar) and join the pod that interests you — your voice matters.
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Upcoming Events
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🍴 Monthly Dinner — Wed, March 4 @ 7:00–8:30 PM 3 Hermanas — 3260 J St, Sacramento, CA 95816
🗒️ Business Meeting — Wed, March 11 @ 7:15–8:45 PM Sacramento Running Co. (2nd Wednesday each month.)
Review agenda and notes
🍻 Happy Hour Run — Wed, March 25 @ 6:30 PM
Urban Roots ⬅ New location! —1322 V St, Sacramento, CA 95818
🥂 Monthly Brunch — Sat, March 21 @ 10:00 AM
Revolution Winery — 2831 S St, Sacramento, CA 95816
🍀 Shamrock'n Weekend — Sat, March 14-15 @ 8:30 AM
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Other News
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🥇 Race Highlights:
- Black Men Run Black History 5K - SacFR showed up in numbers to support Black History Month with Black Men Run’s (BMR) signature event.
- Congrats to Will Legrand on their 3:56 Ventura Marathon completion. This was his 2nd marathon.
- And congratulations to Ryan Maguire and Rafa Escalante for their Las Vegas Rock n Roll Half Marathon. Ryan ran it just under the 2-hour mark.
If you’ve run a race, share in WhatsApp or email sacfrontrunners@gmail.com with your name, race name, finish time, and photos. |
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Looking forward to seeing you at upcoming runs and events,
Sacramento FrontRunners & FrontWalkers
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Your Club President & Chair Members
President: Nick Kobel
Finance: Richard Hernandez
Relations: Trevor Hanson
Social Events: Joshua Kinter
Run Activities: Neil Do
Communications: Larson Kinter
Pride 5K: Randy Arnold & Mark Riggle
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