Eppie's Great Race is a run, bike, paddle triathlon held annually along the American River Parkway in Rancho Cordova and Sacramento, California. Eppie G. Johnson, a local restaurateur, was the originator and sponsor of Eppie's Great Race. This race is the largest paddleboating event in the U.S. Eppie's Great Race is the Sacramento area's best known run-cycle-paddle triathlon. The race raises funds for the Sacramento County Therapeutic Recreation Services that serves mentally and physically challenged people in our local area.
Training for Eppie's Great Race:
- Eppie's Clinics - ASI Aquatic Center
- Eppie’s Great Race Training - Current Adventures Kayak School and Trips
- Getting ready for Eppie's Great Race - Sacramento Bee
- Eppie's Great Race Training and Clinic Info - Koinonia Sports and Fitness
- Eppie's Great Race Training Program Weeks 1-5 - News10 Sacramento
For more information:
- Eppie's Great Race. Presented by Eppie's Great Race Foundation.
- American River paddleboating segment of the Eppie's Great Race triathlon. River maps, river flow data, links to videos & photos.
- American River Bike Trail
