2026 Folsom Lake Southside Trail Run
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)
- →Water Stop #1: Browns Ravine (all runners access twice on shorter courses)
- →Aid Station #2: Planeta Way (Mile 8, opens 9:00 AM) – 10 Mile and longer distances
- →Water Stop #2: New York Creek (30K turnaround point)
- →Aid Station #3: Old Salmon Falls Road (Mile 16, opens 10:30 AM) – Marathon/50K turnaround
All aid stations remain open until the last runner passes. Runners missing cutoff times may be transported back to start.
What is the bib color coding for the event?
- →Yellow Bibs: 50K, Trail Marathon, 30K
- →Red Bibs: 7.5 Mile, 10 Mile, Half Marathon
- →Black Bibs: Kids Run, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K
How much does registration cost?
- →50K: $110.00 ($115.40 total) / $120.00 ($125.80 total)
- →Trail Marathon: $100.00 ($105.00 total) / $110.00 ($115.40 total)
- →30K: $90.00 ($94.00 total) / $100.00 ($105.00 total)
- →Half Marathon: $85.00 ($89.00 total) / $95.00 ($99.00 total)
- →10 Mile: $75.00 ($79.00 total) / $85.00 ($89.00 total)
- →7.5 Mile: $70.00 ($74.00 total) / $80.00 ($84.00 total)
- →10K: $65.00 ($69.00 total) / $75.00 ($79.00 total)
- →5K: $55.00 ($59.00 total) / $65.00 ($69.00 total)
- →1 Mile: $30.00 ($34.00 total) / $35.00 ($39.00 total)
- →Kids Run: $25.00 ($29.00 total) / $30.00 ($34.00 total)
All prices include taxes & fees. Prices increase after March 13, 2026.
What is included in the registration?
All runners receive a Commemorative Medal. Volunteer photographers will capture images of the event, which will be posted online post-event.
What is the weather forecast for the event date?
The event is expected to have California spring conditions, with highs around 65°F and lows near 40°F.
What course markings are used during the event?
The course is marked with:
- →Pink ribbons for all distances
- →Signs on 3ft wooden stakes with distance/direction arrows
- →Gypsum (white powder) on the ground for additional guidance
What are the course details for the event?
The course is:
- →Surface: Dirt, rocks, single-track trail, minimal pavement
- →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.