Acorn Creek Trail Run

Acorn Creek Trail Run

The Acorn Creek Trail Run takes place at Salmon Falls Ranch near the Acorn Creek Trailhead east of Folsom Lake. The trailhead and ranch are privately owned and maintained by the American River Conservancy, and the event is directed by the Bizz Running Company as a fundraiser for the conservancy. Proceeds support trail work and maintenance in the Acorn Creek / Salmon Falls Ranch area. Salmon Falls Ranch contains miles of single track trails, creek crossings, climbs, and views that the course uses.

Distances offered:

• 10K (10.5K) one lap of the complete course
• Half marathon two laps, passing the start line between laps

The Start/Finish is on Main Street near the Boneyard Trail Junction and cattle loading dock. The course leaves the old ranch road into single track and runs an Orange loop counter clockwise that includes Highline Trail and Creek to Peak Trail to the Folsom Lake Overlook before descending Chaparral Trail. The route continues over Cowtown Trail and back to Highline for the clockwise Blue loop climb up Cattle Chute Trail, then Ranch Trail and Sidewinder Trail back to the Start/Finish. Aid stations are located at the Folsom Lake Overlook (Mile 2.14 and 8.7) and between loop approaches (Mile 5.26, 6.55 and 11.81) and offer fruit, snacks, gels, water and electrolyte hydration.

Parking at the Acorn Creek Trailhead is limited to 50 vehicles; additional parking is available at Salmon Falls Sweetwater Trailhead with a shuttle running every 15 minutes. Packet pick up is offered the Friday before the race at Gold Country Run + Sport in El Dorado Hills and on race day at the start area. The race is chip timed, bibs must be worn on the front outermost layer, awards are given to top overall finishers by M F NB and to age group winners by 10 year categories. Finish line refreshments and a custom shirt and medal are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.