Insomnia – Night Run

OCT
12
2026
Insomnia is a night trail race in the Sierra Nevada foothills offering 35K, 14K and 5K options. Courses are marked with reflective ribbons and headlamps are required; the 35K has a 5 hour 30 minute overall cutoff.
Mon 12 Oct 2026
35 kilometers 14 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Insomnia - Night Run

Insomnia is a night trail race held in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Auburn. All distances start at Overlook Park, Auburn, at 855 Pacific Ave. The event date is Saturday October 12.

The race offers multiple distances on marked singletrack and forest trails. The course will be marked with reflective ribbons for visibility at night. All runners must wear a headlamp. The setting includes trails that pass through natural terrain and provide night-time views of the surrounding wilderness.

The 35K event has a total allotted time of 5 hours 30 minutes. Cutoff times along the 35K course are strict. If the race start is delayed, the cutoff times will be moved later by the same number of minutes as the delay. Packet pick up details are listed as TBD.

Distances:

  • 35K
  • 14K
  • 5K

The description focuses on basic logistics, safety requirements, and the setting. It does not include start times or registration instructions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

35 km
35k
14 km
14k
5 km

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