Salmon Falls 50K
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Event overview
The Salmon Falls 50K Endurance Run is a point-to-point trail race in the foothills near Sacramento. The event date is Saturday, February 28, 2026. Distances offered:
- 50K
- Half marathon
The 50K course runs across trails in the Cronan Ranch area and travels from the Coloma area toward Folsom. For 2026 the course uses changes made in 2025: the finish for both distances is at Browns Ravine, the 50K includes Salmon Falls Ranch trails, and the half marathon start is at the Sweetwater Trail parking lot.
Logistics and race details
The race is organized by Coloma River Races, a non-profit. Proceeds support Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF). Registration opens Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM PST and closes Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. The event location is listed as Pilot Hill, CA (Magnolia Ranch Trailhead / Salmon Falls Road area).
Race services include six fully stocked aid stations plus a self-serve water station at about mile 25 of the 50K. Aid offerings include water, electrolyte drink, sodas, gels, fruit, chips, and other typical ultra foods. The final race cut-off is 4:30 PM, allowing roughly nine hours to finish; intermediate cut-offs will be posted. All finishers receive a locally made finisher medal. The 50K and half marathon have different pullover race shirts for 2026; size guarantees require registration by January 28, 2026. Awards include overall and age-group placements and a custom "dead last" award for the 50K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
