2026 California Gold Rush Trail Run - Spring

The 2026 California Gold Rush Trail Run - Spring takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma, California. Participants will encounter a mixed-terrain course featuring singletrack dirt trails and paved sections within the park's foothills along the south fork of the American River. For this date in Coloma, mornings can be very cold, and the event is held rain or shine, so participants should prepare for variable weather conditions. The event offers a variety of distances from a Kids Run to a Half Marathon, with moderately technical ascents and descents, scenic views, and wildlife throughout the park.

What event types and formats are available?

• →Mixed-terrain trail run combining singletrack dirt trails with some paved sections
• →Courses entirely within Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
• →Moderately technical ascents/descents with switchbacks, rolling hills, and flat sections
• →Time limit of 4.5 hours for all distances
• →Event held rain or shine; no strollers allowed

What distances are available for this event?

• →Kids Run starting at 8:00 AM
• →1 Mile race starting at 8:30 AM
• →5K race starting at 8:30 AM
• →10K race starting at 8:30 AM
• →15K race starting at 8:30 AM
• →Half Marathon starting at 8:30 AM

What is the course overview for each distance?

• →5K: Large clockwise loop around most of the park with 600 ft. ascent, climbing to ~500 ft above meadows, following Monroe Ridge Trail, and descending to the finish at the base of the mountain; course map: Plotaroute ↗
• →10K: Starts on the 5K course, returns to start/finish, continues on a shorter counterclockwise loop via Monument Trail with gradual ascent, returns to start line opposite direction, includes a steep half-mile fire road ascent, then follows Monroe Ridge Trail clockwise back to finish; course map: Plotaroute ↗
• →15K: Follows the 10K route through the fire road ascent, then completes the 5K loop a second time on Monroe Ridge Trail clockwise; course map: Plotaroute ↗
• →Half Marathon: Follows the initial route through the fire road ascent, turns left at the top onto Monroe Ridge Trail counterclockwise, descends Monument Trail (passes halfway mark) and returns to start/finish, then completes two additional full counterclockwise loops on Monroe Ridge Trail, descending Monument Trail a second and third time before final finish; course map: Plotaroute ↗

What are the registration fees for each distance?

• →Kids Run: $25 online / $30 race day
• →1 Mile: $30 online / $35 race day
• →5K: $55 online / $65 race day
• →10K: $65 online / $75 race day
• →15K: $75 online / $85 race day
• →Half Marathon: $85 online / $95 race day

Are there any discounts or special pricing available?

• →15% discount for active military and First Responders (email team@tctruns.com)
• →Technical fabric shirts available for purchase during registration or at event (sizes: ladies XS–mens XXL, youth S–XL)

What is the event schedule and timing?

• →7:00 AM: Registration opens
• →8:00 AM: Kids Run start
• →8:15 AM: Trail Briefing
• →8:30 AM: All other distances start
• →Time limit: 4.5 hours for all distances

What is included in registration and what are the policies?

• →Entry to the selected race distance
• →Non-refundable fees, but transferable to future TCTRuns events if requested 24+ hours prior (minus processing fees)
• →Online registration available through race morning; race day registration opens at 7:00 AM
• →Volunteer opportunities at aid stations with a free future race entry for volunteers

What facilities and amenities are available at the event?

• →Aid stations along the course (staffed by volunteers)
• →Start/finish area at the base of the mountain within Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
• →Mixed-terrain trails with scenic views and wildlife throughout the park

What weather considerations should participants expect?

• →Event held rain or shine
• →Mornings can be very cold in Coloma during April
• →Participants should dress in layers and prepare for variable conditions

Are there any important course restrictions or rules?

• →No strollers allowed on the course
• →Time limit of 4.5 hours for all distances
• →Courses feature moderately technical ascents/descents with switchbacks; participants should be prepared for mixed terrain