After 45 years, “Eppie’s Great Race” Holds Final Lap!

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By BStigers on July 21, 2018.

More than 2000 people are expected to participate this Saturday in the traditional aEppieas Great Race” in Sacramento. The one major difference after 45 years, this will be the final race. Started by Eppie Johnson as a marketing stunt for his restaurant chain was considered the first modern triathlon. The family sold off the restaurant chain years ago but the race continued as a charity event. The race will start early Saturday morning.

Photo of Eppie's Great Race - Rancho Cordova, CA, United States. Start line of the running portion