1 miles, 5 km, 7.5 miles, 10 miles, 10 km, 21 km, 30 km, 42 km, 50 km
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Saturday, 14 March 2026
The 2026 Folsom Lake Southside Trail Run will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Folsom Lake in Folsom, California. The event begins and ends at the Brown's Ravine Trail Parking Area / Hobie Cove, offering runners a scenic route along the lake's shores. With California spring conditions expected, participants can anticipate highs around 65°F and lows near 40°F, making for ideal trail running weather. The event features a variety of trail running distances along the Folsom Lake Southside Trail, which includes rolling hills, single-track paths, and stunning lake views. All races start at 8:00 AM, with a 9-hour overall time limit, and are marked with pink ribbons, wooden stakes, and gypsum for navigation.
What distances are available for this event?
→Kids Run (~0.5 miles)
→1 Mile
→5K (403 ft ascent)
→10K (718 ft ascent)
→7.5 Mile
→10 Mile (1,204 ft ascent)
→Half Marathon (1,994 ft ascent)
→30K (2,739 ft ascent)
→Trail Marathon (3,567 ft ascent)
→50K (4,130 ft ascent)
What are the start and finish locations for the event?
The event starts and finishes at the Brown's Ravine Trail Parking Area / Hobie Cove. Participants should note that this is a new event configuration due to the closure of Folsom Point.
What are the cut-off times for the different race distances?
→5K: 1 Hour
→10K: 2 Hours
→7.5 Mile: 2.5 Hours
→10 Mile: 3 Hours
→Half Marathon: 4 Hours
→30K: 6 Hours
→Trail Marathon: 8 Hours
→50K: 9 Hours (Strictly Enforced)
What are the primary course cut-off times for ultra distances?
→12:30 PM – Aid Station #3 Old Salmon Falls @ Mile 16 (Outbound, Marathon/50K turnaround)
→1:20 PM – Mile 18.5 (50K Turnaround)
→2:05 PM – Aid Station #3 Old Salmon Falls @ Mile 21 (Returning 50K runners)
→3:15 PM – Water Stop #2 New York Creek @ Mile 25 (50K runners)
→4:25 PM – Aid Station #2 Planeta Way @ Mile 29 (50K runners)
→5:00 PM – Start/Finish: ALL RUNNERS MUST BE FINISHED
Where can participants pick up their race packets?
Participants can pick up their race packets on:
→Friday, March 13, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Fleet Feet, 6610 Folsom-Auburn Rd, Folsom, CA 95630
→Race day, Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 6:45 AM to 7:45 AM near the start/finish line at Brown's Ravine / Hobie Cove
What aid stations and support are available during the event?
Aid stations and support include:
→Primary/Aid Station #1: Start/Finish Line (Hobie Cove/Brown's Ravine)
→Terrain: Rolling hills with frequent ups and downs, stony dirt paths winding along lake shores with stunning vistas
→Course Name: Folsom Lake Southside Trail
→Note: This is a new event configuration accommodating the closure of Folsom Point due to construction. All races begin at Hobie Cove near the Brown's Ravine Boat Launch.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is 2026 Folsom Lake Southside Trail Run?
A: The event takes place on 14 March 2026.
Q: Where is the event held?
A: The event is held in Folsom Lake, United States.
Q: What distances are available?
A: Available distances: 1 miles, 5 km, 7.5 miles, 10 miles, 10 km, 21 km, 30 km, 42 km, 50 km.