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Folsom Lake Southside Trail Run

Folsom, United States • 14 Mar 2026

Folsom Lake Southside Trail Run

The event is a trail race held on the Southside Trail at Folsom Lake in El Dorado County, with the start/finish area at Brown's Ravine, Folsom, CA 95630. The course composition is approximately 95% single track and 5% dirt road. Runners encounter oak trees, grassy sections, and views of Folsom Lake, nearby foothills, and the Sierra Mountains. The route includes some technical sections and gentle rolling hills.

Available distances include:

  • 50K
  • Marathon
  • 30K
  • Half Marathon
  • 10 Miler
  • 7.5 Miler
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • 1 Miler
  • Kids Run

Race day procedures include bib pick-up and registration on site, with race day registration available. Courses are marked with ribbons, signs, and gypsum; aid stations are provided along the routes. All toilets are located at the start/finish area. Finishers receive a commemorative medal. Participants are advised to dress appropriately for an endurance run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Folsom

Race information

Website Registration
50 km
50k
Marathon
Marathon
30 km
30k
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 mi
10 Miler
8 mi
7.5 Miler
10 km
10k
5 km
1 Miler
Kids Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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