Magnolia Magic River Trail Run

Magnolia Magic River Trail Run

Magnolia Magic River Trail Run is scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2026 at Magnolia Ranch Trail Head, Coloma Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664. The event offers multiple trail distances and maps with ascent figures for each route.

Distances

• 5K : 521 ft ascent
• 7.4M : 1,315 ft ascent
• Half Marathon : 2,368 ft ascent
• 30K : 3,425 ft ascent
• Trail Marathon : 4,917 ft ascent
• 50K (Ultra) : 5,813 ft ascent

The course runs on dirt and rocky single-track with minimal pavement and rolling hills that include many ups and downs. Runners will follow pink ribbons, gypsum ground markings, and signs on 3 ft wooden stakes that indicate distance and direction. The start and finish are next to the registration area.

Three fully loaded aid stations are open along the course. Drop bag service is available at registration and bags will be delivered to requested aid stations. Support crews are permitted at the Cronan Ranch, Acorn Trailhead, and Darrington Trailhead aid stations. Toilets are available on a first come, first served basis.

All entrants receive a commemorative medal. Volunteer photographers will capture images that are posted online. There is plenty of parking at the venue; a day use fee applies and carpooling is encouraged. An overall time limit of 9 hours applies to all distances.

Registration fees vary by distance and by date, and do not include processing fees. Active military and first responders receive a 15 percent discount. Entry fees are non refundable but may be transferred to a future Troy's California Trail Runs event if arranged with the race team at least 24 hours before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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