Not enough water left in the Russian River this year so we'll be invading the American River instead.
Otherwise basically the same setup as the last 2 years, there will be an optional 4ish mile run for those that are interested, followed by a relaxing float down the river. It generally takes 3-4hrs depending on how often we stop. Runners will park where the float will end and run to the start where the Non-Runners will be waiting, filling up floats, pre-lubing, etc.
Start Location for Runners
River Bend Park
2300 Rod Beaudry Dr
Sacramento, CA 95827
Start Location for Non-Runners
Sunrise Recreation Area
S Bridge St
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
NOTE ON NAVIGATION SYSTEMS FOR FLOAT START LOCATION: I've had Google maps try to send me through an access road that usually has the gate closed several times now. If you are coming from 50 you take Sunrise Blvd and turn right on S. Bridge St. This will take you to the parking pass kiosk. After that turn left and follow the signs for overflow parking, you will drive under Sunrise Blvd and come to a parking lot with a foot bridge that crosses the river. We will be launching from the beach next to that bridge.
What to Bring
-Your own Float, most important item, they do not rent floats up there as far as I know. American River is pretty tame in the section we will be in, so even a basic pool float from the grocery store should be sufficient for the day. It is significantly deeper than the Russian River though, you won't be able to just hop out of your float and walk anywhere but near the shore.
-Beer/Food, You will need to bring your own food/drinks for the float itself. NO GLASS, cans/plastic only on the river.
-Sunscreen
-Bags, If you have one of those drawstring bags they tend to give out for races and whatnot, or a cloth grocery bag, they work great to fill with beer and tie to the float and let it sit in the river to keep cool.
-Pump, I've got 2 pumps, but if anyone else happens to have any additional pumps that will help speed things up at the start.
Parking Info
Its $5 to park in the main parking lots.
Runners, please drop off your floats at Sunrise Beach so we can pump them up for you while you're on trail. If you tell them you are just dropping off floats, or people, they won't charge you for parking. The parking pass is valid for River Bend park as well so can pick it up at either spot.


Runners off 10:30ish, floaters off noonish.