Run and Raft Adventure
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Run and Raft Adventure Day - May 24 and July 25, 2026
This is a full day event that combines a supported group trail run with a professional guided whitewater raft trip on the South Fork American River near Coloma / Lotus, California. Participants may attend on Sunday, May 24, 2026 or Saturday, July 25, 2026, or both dates.
The trail portion is a non-competitive, informal, supported group run. The main course is a point-to-point route from Salmon Falls Bridge / Skunk Hollow Parking Lot to Magnolia Ranch Trailhead. An aid station with Hammer Nutrition products is provided at mile 7. A shorter four mile option is also available.
The raft portion is a full day whitewater trip on the South Fork American River Lower Gorge with professional guides and equipment provided by River Runners Outfitters. Group transportation is provided from the trail end to the raft put-in at Camp Lotus, and the river trip returns participants to the Salmon Falls Bridge / Skunk Hollow Parking Lot.
Distances:
- 10 miles point-to-point along the South Fork American River Trail
- 4 miles trail run option
Included items and services: AllWeDoIsRun classic snapback trucker hat, supported group run, aid station with Hammer Nutrition products, group transportation to the raft put-in, professional whitewater guides and equipment, and lunch on the river. Registration fee is $300.00 per person.
Logistics note: the event starts and finishes at Salmon Falls Bridge / Skunk Hollow Parking Lot and participants are asked to park vehicles there. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
