Emigrant Gap

Signal Peak Trail Runs

OCT
3
2026
Tackle rugged Sierra trails at the Signal Peak Trail Runs near Nevada City, CA, choosing a 50K with a summit loop or a 24 mile out and back. Expect rocky climbs and sweeping views of Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding.
Sat 3 Oct 2026
Emigrant Gap, California
Website Registration
50 kilometers 24 miles

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Event details

Signal Peak Trail Runs takes place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Bear Valley Group Campground near Nevada City and Emigrant Gap, California. The event offers two race options and is described as having required permits that have not yet been secured; early registrants will receive a refund if permits cannot be issued. Registration closes on Wednesday, September 30 at 11:59 PM PT.

Course and distances

The course is an out-and-back format with a loop at the east end that summits Signal Peak for the 50K only. The 24M course does not summit Signal Peak. The route includes Signal Peak OHV Road, which has very rocky sections; participants with ankle problems are advised this may be unsuitable. The summit provides views of Bear Valley, Lake Spaulding, the South Yuba River, and North American River Canyons.

Distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 50K
  • 24M
50 km
50k
24 mi
24m

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