2026 Magnolia Magic River Trail Run

The 2026 Magnolia Magic River Trail Run will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Magnolia Ranch Trail Head located at Coloma Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664. Piloted in El Dorado County, the event is set against the backdrop of California’s spring weather, with temperatures expected to range from a low of 40°F to a high of 65°F. Participants can look forward to a fully trail-based experience, featuring stony dirt paths, rolling hills, and scenic lake views. The course is marked with pink ribbons, signs on wooden stakes, and gypsum markings to guide runners through the rugged terrain.

What distances are available for this event?

• →5K race with a 521 ft ascent
• →7.4-mile race with a 1,315 ft ascent
• →Half Marathon (13.1M) with a 2,368 ft ascent
• →30K race with a 3,425 ft ascent
• →Trail Marathon with a 4,917 ft ascent
• →50K (Ultra) race with a 5,813 ft ascent

How is the course marked?

• →The course is marked with pink ribbons for all distances
• →Signs on 3ft wooden stakes with distance and direction arrows
• →Gypsum (white powder) on the ground indicating distance and direction arrows
• →Pink ribbons also mark the entrance to the park

What is the race schedule?

• →Registration & Runner Check-In opens at 7:00 AM
• →Trail Briefing & Check-In closes at 7:45 AM for 36-mile distance
• →Race Start at 8:00 AM for all distances
• →All races end by 5:00 PM with a 9-hour cutoff

What are the cut-off times for the event?

• →11:30 AM at Acorn Aid Station, Mile 13 (Trail Marathon Turnaround)
• →12:30 PM at Darrington Aid Station, Mile 15.5 (50K Turnaround)
• →1:30 PM at Acorn Aid Station, Mile 17 (26M Turnaround)
• →4:00 PM at Cronan Aid Station, Mile 27 (50K)
• →5:00 PM – Race over

What aid stations and support are available?

• →Three fully loaded aid stations open throughout the course
• →Volunteer photographers will capture and post pictures online
• →Toilets available (first-come, first-served)
• →Parking available; day-use fee applies, carpooling encouraged

What are the bib color codes?

• →Yellow bibs for Trail Marathon & 50K
• →Red bibs for Half Marathon
• →Black bibs for 5K & 7.4M

What is the registration pricing?

• →5K: $55 (pre) / $65 (day-of)
• →7.4M: $65 (pre) / $75 (day-of)
• →Half Marathon: $80 (pre) / $90 (day-of)
• →30K: $90 (pre) / $100 (day-of)
• →Marathon: $100 (pre) / $110 (day-of)
• →50K: $120 (pre) / $130 (day-of)

Are there any discounts available?

• →Active military and first responders receive a 15% discount by emailing team@tctruns.com
• →Entry fees are non-refundable, but registration can be transferred to a future TCTRuns event (minus processing fees) if requested at least 24 hours before the event

What is included in registration?

• →Commemorative medal for all finishers
• →Optional sport-tek technical shirt available for purchase (gender-specific, sizes Ladies XS–Men’s XXL, Youth S–XL)

What should participants know about the weather?

• →The event will take place in California’s spring weather with temperatures ranging from a low of 40°F to a high of 65°F
• →Participants are advised to prepare for variable weather conditions typical of the season

What are the key features of the course?

• →The surface consists of dirt, rocks, and single-track trails with minimal pavement
• →The terrain includes rolling hills with significant elevation gain
• →All runners follow pink ribbons for course navigation

What is the course location?

• →The event takes place at Magnolia Ranch Trail Head, Coloma Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664
• →Google ↗ provides a map to the start location

What are the course links for each distance?

• →Plotaroute ↗ for 5K
• →Plotaroute ↗ for 7.4 Miles
• →Plotaroute ↗ for Half Marathon
• →Plotaroute ↗ for 30K
• →Plotaroute ↗ for Trail Marathon
• →Plotaroute ↗ for 50K