Folsom Blues Half Marathon

ENTER BEFORE JUNE 1 FOR THE LOWEST RATES OF THE YEAR!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

NOW is the time to start 2022 off on the right foot, then the left, then the right, etc., etc.. Save the date, October 23, register before June 1 for the lowest fees of the year, dust off your running shoes, and join Johnny to celebrate the 10th ANNUAL Folsom Blues Breakout weekend!

Visit Folsom!

Saturday Folsom Farmers' Market - it is AWESOME!
Dine, explore, shop antiques and more in Historic Folsom.
Bargain shop at the huge Folsom Outlet Center!
Visit our Facebook page for race updates and Folsom happenings.
More Folsom-area info can be found at visitfolsom.com!

Folsom Blues Breakout News

All about the Blind/Vision Impaired Runners at the 2021 FBB Events
10/19/2021, 2:30pm PDT , By FBB Staff
Be inspired!
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Where to send Race Results Concerns
10/19/2021, 8:45am PDT , By FBB Staff
Help to make the 2021 FBB event results Official!
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Registrations & Bus to the Start Tickets Are Available
10/15/2021, 10:00pm PDT , By FBB Staff
Only at Saturday Pick Up!
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RSU RaceJoy Runner Tracking Information
10/14/2021, 11:30am PDT , By FBB Staff
Relay Teams are now included!
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Dick's Sporting Goods Discount Coupon for Folsom Blues Entrants!
10/14/2021, 7:00am PDT , By FBB Staff
Shop 'til you Drop: Oct. 15 to October 18!
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FBB 2021 Runner Instructions & Tips, Spectating Plan, Maps
10/12/2021, 12:15pm PDT , By FBB Staff
Make your race the best it can be!
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2021 Jail Break Highlights and Photos!

October 17, 2021

2021 Highlights
Celebrating a "Breakaway" Return to In-Person Running!

The 2021 Men's Winner of the Half Marathon, Folsom's own Shadrack Biwott (the "Running Mayor of Folsom") set a course record (1:03:53)! He will be running the NYC Marathon on November 7. Good luck Shaddy!
Women's Half Marathon Winner Maria Bocanegra of El Dorado Hills (1:29:23)
5K winners: Men - Scott Williams of Lodi (18:38); Women - Karyn Hoffman of Folsom (20:22)
Relay Team Winners: Men - United Stride Blind Runners (1:37:29); Women - Relay Rollin' (1:57:14); Coed - United Stride Blind Runners (2:01:11)
Race day dawned with perfect running weather for the 9th consecutive year.
Scroll down to enjoy 2021 Folsom Blues photos and videos.Thank you for your submissions! More will be used in the post-race slideshow at folsomblueshalf.org.

2021 Photo/Video Gallery, from the Start to the Finish!

5K START VIDEO

Race-ready friends...

...await the start in the shadow of Folsom Prison.

"Lifers" and "Repeat Offenders" breaking out!

About Mile 4 along the scenic Lake Natoma shore

View from the Hazel Ave. Bridge looking toward the Nimbus Dam

Every mile is clearly marked!

Happy Dad greets his favorite cheerleader.

Just before Mile 9 - Happy Bridge Runners

Fall is upon us, bringing perfect weather for a Half Marathon.

View from about Mile 12. The finish nears...

...and it awaits the Half Marathoners.

Men's Half Marathon Winner and new course record holder, Shadrack Biwott and family.

Women's Half Marathon Winner Maria Bocanegra of El Dorado Hills (1:29:23)

CLICK HERE to learn and see more about the Blind/Vision Impaired individuals,
their guides, and their inspiring efforts!

"Jail Break" Success!

More happy finishers!

As always, great Johnny-Themed Shirts, Medallions, a Johnny Cash Tribute Band, & Free Beer!

FOLSOM BLUES BREAKOUT PHOTO GALLERIES

Relive the 2019 Folsom Blues Breakout Events!

2019 FBB Photos

Relive the 2018 Folsom Blues Breakout Events!

2018 FBB Slide Show

Relive the 2017 Folsom Blues Breakout events!

Half Marathon

Men's Winner: Lee Piercy of Folsom in 1:12:53
Women's Winner: Erin Wachter of Folsom in 1:23:18
Age division performance of the day belongs to 81-years-young Manuel Loverde. He finished in 2:27:31, an 11:16 min./mi. pace.

5K

Men's Winner: Anthony Cortes of Half Moon Bay in 15:09
Women's Winner: Courtney Heiner of Rancho Cordova in 17:01

Cash 'n Carter Half-a-Half Relay

Coed Team & Overall Relay Winner: The Young & the Restless (Zachary Graeber/Amber Todd) in 1:30:07
Women's Team: Golden Angels (Tamara McCormack/Molly Nizzoli) in 1:37:14
Men's Team Winner: Bob Barton/Michael Maddox in 1:40:04