About the Event
Welcome to the Sacfit General Fitness Training Program!Let's get moving!Thank you for your considering Sacfit as your fitness program. We're glad you dropped in. Whether you're looking to get fit for the first time or to get back into shape after a break, we have a program just for you.No Training AloneSince our start in 2006, Sacfit has committed to a training philosophy that incorporates community and social interaction as part of its approach toward fitness training. The Sacfit "family," as many refer to the team, provides a supportive and socially vibrant environment that serves to strengthen personal accountability and motivate consistent workout attendance, the sum of which ultimately contributes to successful athletic achievement.We animate this aspect of our training philosophy throughout your entire workout experience by providing coaches and pace groups that train with you for every mile - each and every week. In this way, the bonding through shared experience builds life-long friends and keeps the fun going from workout start to finish.Results You Can Count OnLooking to run or walk a 5K? 10K on your bucket list? Or are you wanting to just get into shape. Whatever goals you have, Sacfit has a training program to get you to the goals you've set.So no matter what your fitness goal or bucket list race, we have a program and supportive team just for you! See below for additional program features and information.Program Details:Our 18-week General Fitness training program is broken up into weekly segments, each segment consisting of three mid-week workouts (Mon, Tues, and Thurs) and a Saturday morning long workout.Monday is a timed active recovery workout of shorter duration.Tuesday is a timed moderate intensity workout or optional track, hill repeat, or stair-lunge workout.Thursday is a moderate mileage workout.Saturday morning workouts are the longest of the week where the entire team and coaching staff meet at the same location. This workout includes coach-led pace groups consisting of about 10-15 teammates, post-workout strength and stretching stations, and an occasional raffle!Our 2026 Summer/Fall General Fitness Program not only improves your fitness, but also provides an opportunity for beginning runners and walkers to consider participation in various 5K and 10K running and walking events during the season, including the Urban Cow 5K.For the more ambitious beginning and intermediate runners and walkers, a 5K or 10K may be old hat, so there are opportunities to consider longer distances, including the 10-Mile Buffalo Stampede or Urban Cow Half Marathon!Finally, all Sacfit training programs offer flexibility because you never know what the future holds! Should you decide you need to adjust your goal later in the season, you can switch to any other Sacfit training program at no additional cost!Coach-led Pace GroupsTo help you further attain your goal and enhance your workout experience, our staff of over 30 experienced and knowledgeable coaches actually train with you - something no other training group offers. By training with you every mile, your coach is better able to assess and advise you of your running or walking form and technique, breathing, and hydration and nutrition intake, when it counts - during your workout.No Training AloneMarathon training includes weekend workouts that can extend several hours. At Sacfit, we believe that keeping an athlete sharp, focused, and committed to completing those long workouts includes training as a group - not just meeting together prior to the workout, but training as a group for the entire workout.Workout companions help each other push through the long workouts and keep accountability in showing up for the workouts each and every week. Sacfit is the only training group that ensures you have training partners each and every week throughout the entire training program - not just the first few weeks.Post-workout Strength and StretchingTo complete the triad of fitness, we add Strength and Stretching to your Aerobics. This includes providing strength and stretching stations and equipment after you complete your long workout. We also have supervised yoga and other stretching discipline and strength sessions.Urban Cow Relay and 5K - VIP Race-Day LoungeSacfit is part of the Urban Cow VIP team, which affords each team member an invitation to the exclusive early packet pickup party, as well as our own pre- and post-race race day lounge, which include no-line portables and plenty of room and hay bales to relax and celebrate our team achievements. Our team is Sacfit Cow-a-fun-bunch!Aid Stations - Second to NonePart of any safe and sensible training program includes aid stations for the longer workouts. Sacfitaid stations are famous along the Parkway and a welcome respite to our longer workouts. We offer a plethora of choices to satiate any palate of special food-diet requirement. And we ALWAYS have ice-chilled water and Gatorade to keep you cool, and ice to fill your water bottles. We also have first-aid kits at every station to keep you safe and moving forward.Program Features and AmenitiesSacfit provides a comprehensive training experience that extends beyond a workout schedule and marathon training information. In keeping with our community and social-based atmosphere, Sacfit incorporates additional amenities as part of you marathon training experience, including:Tech-fiber team jerseySacfit App which gives you access to your training schedulePrivate social media group to connect with teammates that is NOT tied to Facebook or any other platform, etc.Voice-navigation running routes you can download onto your phone or apple watch5K or 10K Point-to-point workout with Free Bus TripVIP race-day lounges for Urban Cow Relay and CIM Relay startDiscounts entry fee for select racesPeriodic raffles at the Saturday workoutsFree picnic breakfast for you and your family or significant otherDiscounts at select Fleet Feet storesEnd-of-season catered banquet and recognition awardsFrequently Asked QuestionsWhen does the season start?We start on Saturday, June 20, 2026.Online registration is open continuously until the end of August.Where is the training location and what time does it meet?We meet at William Pond Park in Carmichael at 8:00 A.M.Click here for map of William Pond Park.Can I sign up in person?Yes. All you do is show up at 7:45 A.M. at William Pond Park on June 20. But you can sign up online right now.Can I pay with a credit card?Yes. We take cash, check, or credit card.What if I can't make it June 20?No problem. Just come on out on June 27 at William Pond and we'll get you going.How much does the program cost?Sacfit's 26-week program costs only $145 for new members or $130.But use our registration promo code: Sacfit26 for $30 off). And for all you get, it's the best bargain in town!What is included in the sign-up fee?1. Team jersey2. Individualized Coaching3. Ability-based group workouts4. Running and Walking Form Clinics5. Fitness and Nutrition Seminars6. Track workout Clinics7. Discounts at Sports Apparel stores8. Family Picnic Day9. Discount to the End of Season Formal Dinner and Awards Banquet10. Other stuff, too, but this list is getting too long!If I'm a walker, will there be other walkers, too?You bet. Our walking group is one of our largest groups. In past years, we have averaged between 70-90.
