Sunset & Cider Trail Races
Oct 10Auburn, CA50K, 13 mi +1
11 mi from Granite Head Trails and Ales, the same weekend as Granite Head Trails and Ales, registration open
11.45 mi6.6 miRegistration open
Granite Head Trails and Ales
Granite Bay, California400 spots
- Entry from
- $75
- Aid stations
- 5
- Days to go
- 4
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 10, 2026
- Location
- Granite Bay, California
- Distances
- 11.45 mi, 6.6 mi
- Aid stations
- 5
- Registration
- Registration open until Oct 10, 2026, via ultrasignup.com
- Official site
- granitehead.com
- Listed from
- UltraSignup
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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Build my planAbout this race
Granite Head Trails & Ales is a fall trail race at Granite Beach with 6.6-mile and 11.45-mile options. The course features steep dirt trails, wooded sections, a sandy beach segment, Folsom Lake views, and granite rock gardens and boulders.
Key dates
registration ends
Sep 24, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 10, 2026
Race day
Oct 10, 2026
Pricing
11.45 Miler
registration after September 24
$85
6.6 Miler
registration after September 24
$75
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Aid stations
5| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mile 2.5 | 2.50 miles | -- | Tailwindwatersalty snackssweet snacks | ||
Mile 4.25 | 4.25 miles | -- | Tailwindwatersalty snackssweet snacks | ||
Mile 5.75 | 5.75 miles | -- | Tailwindwatersalty snackssweet snacks | ||
Mile 7.5 Long Course runners only. | 7.50 miles | -- | Tailwindwatersalty snackssweet snacks | ||
Mile 8.5 Long Course runners only. | 8.50 miles | -- | Tailwindwatersalty snackssweet snacks |
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