A free 5-mile run along the American River is scheduled for Wednesday evening to mark National Running Day.

The event, part of a coast-to-coast celebration of running, is sponsored by the Sacramento Running Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging people to run.

The run, a 5-mile loop, begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Guy West Bridge and University Avenue in Sacramento. Runners of all abilities are invited to participate.

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