Thousands of Sacramento-area residents will participate this week in a peculiar local tradition.<\/p>\n
No, not the State Fair, although that’s happening too. It’s Eppie’s Great Race, a 24.67-mile triathlon that combines biking and running with paddling a boat rather than the usual swimming.<\/p>\n
The 40th annual Eppie’s will be held Saturday on the American River Parkway. About 2,000 people participate each year, from casual joggers and cruisers to serious contenders.<\/p>\n
Some complete the entire course; others form teams to split up the 5.82-mile run, 12.5-mile bike ride and 6.35-mile long paddle, which can be done in either a kayak or a canoe.<\/p>\n
The race is named after local restaurant legend Eppie Johnson, 85.<\/p>\n
An avid kayaker, Johnson started Eppie’s in 1974 and remains involved in organizing and fundraising.<\/p>\n
Proceeds \u2013 a total of $1 million so far \u2013 have gone to Sacramento County’s Therapeutic Recreation Services, which offers activities for those with physical and mental disabilities.<\/p>\n
For more information and to register, visit www.eppiesgreatrace.org.<\/p>\n
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Thousands of Sacramento-area residents will participate this week in a peculiar local tradition. No, not the State Fair, although that’s happening too. It’s Eppie’s Great Race, a 24.67-mile triathlon that combines biking and running with paddling a boat rather than the usual swimming. The 40th annual Eppie’s will be held Saturday on the American River … Continue reading Coming Saturday: Your chance to paddle and pedal for charity<\/span>