Acorn Creek Trail Run
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Acorn Creek Trail Run: Pilot Hill, CA
The Acorn Creek Trail Run is a trail race at Salmon Falls Ranch near the Acorn Creek Trailhead in Pilot Hill, California, organized by the American River Conservancy and directed by Bizz Running Company. The event is a fundraiser; proceeds support trail work and maintenance in the Acorn Creek and Salmon Falls Ranch area. The trail network is privately owned and maintained by the American River Conservancy.
The course uses singletrack trails with creek crossings, climbs, and viewpoints. The Start/Finish line is on Main Street near the Boneyard Trail Junction and the cattle loading dock. The route includes an Orange loop completed counter clockwise and a Blue loop completed clockwise, with named segments such as Highline Trail, Creek to Peak Trail, Folsom Lake Overlook, Chaparral Trail, Cowtown Trail, Cattle Chute Trail, Ranch Trail, and Sidewinder Trail.
Distances:
- Half Marathon two laps with a checkpoint split after lap one
- 10K (10.5K) one lap
Aid stations are located near the Folsom Lake Overlook and between the Blue and Orange loops, offering fruit, sweet and salty snacks, gels, water, and electrolyte hydration. The race is chip timed; bibs must be worn on the front outermost layer. Awards are given to the top three overall finishers M/F/NB and to age group winners in ten year categories. The field is limited to 175 participants.
Packet pickup is available the day before at Gold Country Run and on race day at the start area. Parking at Acorn Creek Trailhead is limited to 50 vehicles; additional parking and a shuttle are available at the Sweetwater Trailhead with applicable parking pass requirements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
