Granite Head

OCT

10

2026

Granite Head Trails and Ales offers two scenic fall trail runs at Granite Beach, California. Runners will encounter dirt trails, granite boulders, and a sandy beach along Folsom Lake. All finishers receive a tech shirt, medal, and post-race refreshments.

Sat 10 Oct 2026

Granite Bay, California

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Granite Head Trails and Ales

Granite Head Trails and Ales is a fall trail run in Granite Bay, California. It takes place at Granite Beach, located in Granite Bay State Park. The event features two course distances: a long course of 11.45 miles and a short course of 6.6 miles.

The course includes steep uphill dirt trails, a sandy beach section along Folsom Lake, and routes through granite rock gardens and boulders. The scenery features heritage oaks and fall foliage.

All registered participants receive a gender-specific tech shirt and a custom finisher medal. After finishing, there is a complimentary beer for those 21 and older, post-race fajitas, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Packet pick-up is available the day before the race at Fleet Feet in Sacramento, and on race morning at Granite Beach. Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. More details are available on the event's website. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Long Course

Short Course