Sierra Donor Dash 5K & Health Fair

About the Event

The Sierra Donor Dash 5K & Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Crocker Park in Sacramento, CA. This community-focused event is dedicated to raising awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation while honoring donor heroes and celebrating transplant recipients. Sacramento is a highly diverse state capital with a population of approximately 525,000; the demographic makeup is roughly 32% White, 29% Hispanic or Latino, 19% Asian, and 13% Black. The funds raised, with a goal of $75,000, are specifically earmarked to provide scholarships for healthcare students from underserved communities and to expand donor registration outreach across the region.

Race Category	Distance	Start Time	Key Features
5K Run/Walk	5 km	8:30 AM PDT	Timed / Commemorative Shirt
1 Mile Walk	1 mile	8:30 AM PDT	Youth & Adult Options
Kid's Hero Run	1/4 Mile	8:10 AM PDT	Ages 12 & Under / Includes Cape

Event Schedule and Logistics

The morning begins with registration and packet pickup at 7:30 AM at Crocker Park (211 O St). The Kid's Hero Quarter-Mile Run starts at 8:10 AM, followed by the simultaneous start of the 5K and 1-mile events at 8:30 AM. Beyond the races, the Health Fair provides a space for community members to learn about health resources and the lifesaving impact of donation. The event is a major regional fundraiser, with top teams like "Team Graceful Warrior" and "Gomez - GFR Foundation" contributing significantly toward the mission of Sierra Donor Services.

Registration and Fees

Tiered registration pricing is currently in effect. For adults (ages 18+), the cost for the 5K or 1-mile walk is $55.13, with a final increase to $59.40 scheduled for April 3rd. Youth registration for those under 18 is fixed at $33.78. The Kids' Superhero Fun Run is available for $17.76 and includes a superhero cape instead of a t-shirt. For those unable to attend in person, the "Virtual Hero" package is offered at $39.11, which includes an event t-shirt shipped directly to the participant. Online registration remains open through the morning of the event.

Fundraising and Contact

Sierra Donor Services actively encourages participants to form teams and utilize the "How-to Fundraise Guide" to help reach the $75,000 objective. To date, the community has raised over $8,700 toward this goal. For detailed inquiries regarding the health fair, sponsorship opportunities, or technical race support, the primary contact is Angelika Williams at 916-678-6016. The event serves as a vital touchpoint for the Sacramento region to support those awaiting lifesaving transplants.

Races Offered

1 Mile Walk Adult

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 1mi

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$44.45

1 Mile Walk Youth

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 1mi

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$33.78

5K Run/Walk Adult

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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$44.45

5K Run/Walk Youth

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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$33.78

Kids' Superhero 1/4 Mile Fun Run

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 0.4km

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07:00

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$17.76

Virtual Hero

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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$39.11

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Sacramento.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.9° / 23.2°

wb_sunny 6.6° / 21.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.4 /

water_drop 65.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.9° / 23.2°

wb_sunny 6.6° / 21.0°

air 8.4 km/h

water_drop 65.0%

About Sacramento

Learn more about the host city, Sacramento.

Sacramento is the state capital of California in the United States. It is the regional center for the Greater Sacramento metropolitan area, which dominates much of the surrounding Sacramento Valley and stretches into parts of Gold Country.