Folsom Lake Sweetwater Trail Run

El Dorado Hills, United States • 24 Jan 2026

Event details

The Folsom Lake Sweetwater Trail Run takes place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, Salmon Falls Parking Lot, El Dorado Hills, CA. Distances offered include:

  • 50K
  • Trail Marathon
  • 30K
  • Half Marathon
  • 9 Mile
  • 10K
  • 5K
  • 1 Mile
  • Kids Run

Race day registration and bib pick-up occur on site. An overall time limit is listed for the event. All finishers receive a commemorative medal.

Course and logistics

The course is about 95% single-track and 5% dirt road, primarily following the Sweetwater/South Side Trail. Terrain includes gently rolling hills, some technical sections, and stretches that parallel Folsom Lake beneath oak trees and grass. Courses are marked with ribbons, signs, and gypsum. A creek crossing may require wet feet and has slippery rocks; an alternate course that avoids the creek may be used in inclement weather.

Aid station details vary by distance: the 50K has multiple aid stations and water stops; shorter distances have fewer stations. Drop bags can be delivered to specified aid stations. Toilets are available at the start/finish and at several aid stations on course. Parking requires a vehicle fee with overflow and alternate parking locations provided; some lots list no toilets. At least one EMT will be present during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
42 km
Marathon
30 km
30k
21 km
1/2 Marathon
9 mi
9 Miler
10 km
10k
5 km
Kids Run
Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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