Run and Raft Adventure
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Run and Raft Adventure - Lotus, California, May 24, 2026
The Run and Raft Adventure is a one-day event that combines a supported group trail run with a full day of guided whitewater rafting on the South Fork American River. The trail component is non-competitive and informal, presented as a supported group run along the Lower American River Trail near Coloma.
The primary trail option is a point-to-point route of 10 miles from Salmon Falls Bridge to Magnolia Ranch Trailhead. A shorter 4 mile option is available. Aid station support is provided at mile 7 with Hammer Nutrition products.
The rafting portion is a full day whitewater trip on the South Fork American River lower gorge. Professional guide services and equipment are provided by River Runners Outfitters, and lunch is included on the river. Group transportation moves participants from the run finish to the raft put-in at Camp Lotus, and the rafting route returns toward the event parking at Skunk Hollow Parking Lot.
Event logistics note that the event uses Salmon Falls Bridge / Skunk Hollow Parking Lot for parking, check in, and the run start and finish locations. Included items for participants list an AllWeDoIsRun snapback trucker hat, supported trail run services, aid station supplies, group transportation, and professional whitewater guides and equipment. Registration fee is $300.00 per person and registration closes May 21, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
