2022 USATF Masters 10 Mile Championships

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COVID-19 Protocols for the 2022 USATF Masters 10 Mile Championships

• All participants must provide a photo or printout at packet pick-up of either:
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR
  • Proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of race day (any type of COVID-19 test will suffice).

AND

• Masks must be worn in the start line corral, while lining up for the start.

The 2022 USATF Masters 10 Mile Championships, hosted by the Credit Union SACTOWN 10 Mile Run, will take place Sunday morning, April 3, 2022 in Sacramento, CA. Conducted by the Sacramento Running Association that offers the California International Marathon (CIM), the SACTOWN 10 has been run since 2010 as a sister race of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Run on the East Coast. Over the years, they have raised nearly $2 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. 

This will be the first time for a USATF Masters LDR National Road Championship in Northern California. Some of the fastest Masters distance runners in the country come from Northern California, and they have been turning out for the Pacific Association Championships for years. Now that it is a USATF Masters National Championship, its reach should be greater. Many of the swift runners from Southern California and the Pacific Northwest will head to Sacramento to defend against some of the best Masters Long Distance Runners from across the country. At 10 Miles, the race can attract 5-10 km specialists who add to their base, and Marathoners who are looking for a tune-up race for their spring Marathon. 

The course starts at the Capitol Mall between 6th and 7th streets. Athletes loop around the downtown area, circling Southside Park and the Old Sacramento Waterfront before crossing the Tower Bridge over the Sacramento River. They run a circuit on the far side of the river and finish with a straight shot up the Capitol Mall to finish across the Mall from the start. 

And while you are here for the race, do not forget that Sacramento is the capital of California. Over 2 million people call the Sacramento Metropolitan area their home. Some of the best museums in the state are located here.

• Take a walk through the gorgeous Capitol Park while you’re at the State Capitol.
• The 28-acre Old Sacramento Waterfront is a must. The Gold Rush-era buildings have been beautifully restored; it has eateries, comedy clubs, and nightlife, with historic sites and museums. There are numerous Brew Pubs to enjoy in Old Sacramento and the Downtown and Midtown areas.
• Sacramento sits at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers, making for a scenic view.
• Hop on a bike trail, or jump on one for a run at many different points and cruise along the American River, or rent a bike in Old Sacramento and take it for an urban spin.
• Visit the California State Railroad Museum. The best in North America; it tells the story of the transcontinental railroad, the heyday of rail travel, and more, with plenty of vintage train cars, engines, and other interactive exhibits.
• Visit the Crocker Art Museum, which underwent a $100 million expansion in 2010. California impressionists, ancient art from across the world, and one of the largest collections of European drawings in the world can all be seen in a museum that is partly housed in a beautifully maintained Victorian home.
• And if you want to extend your visit to Northern California: Downtown San Francisco is less than 90 miles away, Yosemite National Park less than 180 miles, and Napa Valley and its wineries only 70 miles away.