Description
Half Marathon, Relay and 5K runners "breakout" at the start on the "Johnny Cash Bridge" (Folsom Crossing) in the shadow of Folsom Prison and next to the Folsom Dam.
Half Marathon and Relay runners rock out to Johnny’s rock-a-billy tunes while they follow a scenic, net-downhill, gently rolling course along Lake Natoma to the finish In Folsom Station Plaza in Folsom’s famous Historic District. The 5K runners zoom down and across the iconic Walker Bridge, into Historic Folsom and the same finish as the 13.1 & Relay Team runners.
Pending any mandated covid procedures TBD in fall 2022, all who "cross that line” will be rewarded with finisher medallions, lots of refreshments, a Johnny Cash tribute band, and free beer at the Finish Line Festival!
The FREE Kids 1K takes place in Historic Folsom near the "big kids" finish area.
Lifers Discount
- "LIFERS" have registered for one of the FBB events each year since the inaugural year of 2013. Any combination of entries into the Folsom Blues Breakout Half Marathon, Relay and/or 5K count toward your LIFER status. The Kids 1K Breakaway does not count. Use the search function on your browser to find your name and confirm your Lifer status on this FBB page.
- After the prior year entry data has been updated you will receive an email with your unique registration code for 20% off your entry fee. If you did not receive/save this and have confirmed that you are a LIFER, email FBBHalf@ncbb.net for your discount code.
- Please remember to always be consistent in spelling your name on your entry form (i.e. not "Bob" one time, then "Robert" the next). If there have been changes in your name, or perhaps there was a typo in your name, please email FBBHalf@ncbb.net to report changes.
- Thank you for your loyal participation in the Folsom Blues Breakout events!
Repeat Offenders Discount
- A "Repeat Offender" has entered at least one prior FBB event. Any combination of entries into the Folsom Blues Breakout Half Marathon, Relay and/or 5K count toward your REPEAT OFFENDER status. The Kids 1K Breakaway does not count.
- After the prior year entry data has been updated, you will receive an email with your unique registration code for 10% off your entry fee. If you did not receive or save this and are a Repeat Offender, email FBBHalf@ncbb.net for your discount code. (Runners who have entered every year since the event began in 2013 are "Lifers" with special benefits!!)
- The posted list will contain in alphabetical order all Repeat Offenders -- all prior FBB event entrants. . Use the "search" function of your browser to more easily locate your name.
- Please remember to be consistent in spelling your name on your entry form (i.e. not "Bob" one time, then "Robert" the next). If there have been changes in your name, or perhaps there was a typo in your name, please email FBBHalf@ncbb.net to report changes or corrections.
- Thank you for your loyal participation in the Folsom Blues Breakout events!
RACE DAY BUSING
BUS TO THE START
** For runners staying at select Folsom hotels: Bus to the start is FREE by providing confirmed lodging information at the specific hotels.
** For runners NOT staying at select Folsom hotels: bus-to-the-start ticket is available for a $10 purchase made at the time of registration or post-entry by managing the add-ons of your Folsom Breakout Blues race entry.
If you have already completed your FBB entry, log into your “Profile” page. www.runsignup.com/profile , Upcoming Events, Folsom Blues Breakout, "Manage Registration", scroll to the Select Folsom hotels question, and/or the Bus Ticket Add-on.
** Bus tickets will be limited in total, complete a ticket purchase as soon as you receive messaging. Bus ticket sales will close in total at midnight on October 16.
** The bus-to-the-start pickup location is at the Finish line on Reading St. next to the light rail station between Sutter St. and Leidesdorff St. in Historic Folsom. This is the ONLY bus pickup location and there is ample parking in the area.
** Busses depart 5:45, 6:15, 6:45 race morning, plan enough time to park and walk to the bus staging area to catch a bus.
** Purchased bus tickets are to be collected at Friday/Saturday/Sunday Packet Pick Up.
** Busses are exclusively for runners – spectators, supporters will need to make other arrangements.
** Bus tickets are for one-way runner-to-the-start only. (There are no shuttle busses from the finish area back to hotels or to Dick's Sporting Goods.)
** Bus-to-the-Start verification will be printed as "BUS" on your race bib label
FULL DETAILS are HERE: https://www.folsomblueshalf.org/news_article/show/287404
** RELAYS – bus opportunity details, self-transport and drop-off information can be found here: https://www.folsomblueshalf.org/page/show/219146-carter-n-cash-half-a-half-relay
** HALF MARATHON self-transport and drop off information can be found here:
https://www.folsomblueshalf.org/page/show/219139-half-marathon
** 5K self-transport and drop off information can be found here:
https://www.folsomblueshalf.org/page/show/1593125-folsom-blues-breakout-5k
Packet Pickup Details
HALF MARATHON, RELAY & 5K
ALL PACKET PICKUP DETAILS ARE PENDING ANY FALL MANDATED COVID GUIDELINES. PLEASE STAY TUNED TO THE MAIN FOLSOM BLUES BREAKOUT WEB PAGES AND FOR DIRECT EMAILS WITH UPDATED INFORMATION AS RACE SEASON APPROACHES.
THE PLAN .....
Friday (Oct. 21) Packet Pick Up • 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Folsom Dick's Sporting Goods, Willow Creek Shopping Center, 1003 E. Bidwell Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Saturday (Oct. 22) Packet Pick Up • noon - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Folsom Dick's Sporting Goods, Willow Creek Shopping Center, 1003 E. Bidwell Street, Folsom, CA 95630
Sunday, RACE DAY (Oct. 23) Packet Pick Up (Half Marathon/Relay/5K) • 5:30 - 6:30 a.m.
Location: Folsom Dick's Sporting Goods, Willow Creek Shopping Center, 1003 E. Bidwell Street, Folsom, CA 95630
- Parking is free at Dick's Sporting Goods
- Race Day Packet Pick Up is ONLY at the Folsom Dick's Sporting Goods
- No packets will be at the race start.
- Finish line Bus Tickets must be purchased in advance of race day.
If you have registered and did not select race day packet pick up or a finish line bus pass, and now wish to do so, you must edit your race registration form accordingly.
- You must do this by Oct. 10. If you missed this deadline, changes may be made at Packet Pick Up:
- Download and follow these instructions (pdf).
- OR visit the "Edit Your Registration Information" page at RaceSignUp.com. Select "YES" to Race Day Packet Pick Up and then, if needed, purchase your bus ticket ($10 ).
If you have not yet registered and want Race Day Packet Pick Up:
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- Select this option in your registration form's Questions.
- If needed, select "bus to the start" option ($10) in your registration form's Add-Ons section
Race Management highly recommends Friday or Saturday Packet Pick Up!
- Avoid race day stress
- Sleep in longer
- Enjoy spending some time checking out the new Dick's Sporting Goods location and take advantage of current specials!
- You may have a friend pick up your packet for you.
Kids 1K Breakaway runners
You may pick up their packets at one of the above Friday/Saturday options at Dick's Sporting Goods or on race morning near the IK Start/Finish area (between Leidesdorff St. & Sutter St.) in Historic Folsom from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.folsomblueshalf.org/.
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