Acorn Creek Trail Run
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Acorn Creek Trail Run - Pilot Hill, CA, October 24, 2026
The Acorn Creek Trail Run is a trail event near the Acorn Creek Trailhead at Salmon Falls Ranch in Pilot Hill, California. Distances offered:
- Half marathon (two laps of the full course)
- 10K (one lap of the full course)
The course begins and finishes on Main Street near the Boneyard Trail Junction and the cattle loading dock. The route uses newly developed single-track trails and combines an initial counter-clockwise Orange loop with a clockwise Blue loop. Named segments include Highline Trail, Creek to Peak Trail, Folsom Lake Overlook, Chaparral Trail, Cowtown Trail, Cattle Chute Trail, Ranch Trail, and Sidewinder Trail. Terrain features include smooth singletrack, creek crossings, climbs, and overlook views.
Field size is limited to 175 participants. Registration opens May 1, 2026. Packet pickup is available the day before at a local running store and at the race start area on event morning.
Parking at the Acorn Creek Trailhead is limited to 50 vehicles; 50 Priority Parking passes are available as a registration add-on. Additional parking is available at the Salmon Falls - Sweetwater Trailhead; parking there requires a Poppy Pass or a day use vehicle pass, and a free shuttle will run between that lot and the race venue.
Aid stations are located on course at the Folsom Lake Overlook and between the Blue and Orange loops and provide water, electrolyte hydration, fruit, snacks, and gels. The event is chip-timed; bibs must be worn on the front outermost layer. Awards go to the top three overall finishers for male, female, and non-binary categories and to age-group winners in 10-year categories. Runners receive a custom t-shirt, race medal, and an in-store coupon for Gold Country Run+ Sport. Proceeds support trail work and maintenance by the American River Conservancy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
