Folsom Lake Sweetwater Trail Run

El Dorado Hills, United States • 24 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Folsom Lake Sweetwater Trail Run is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Salmon Falls Parking Lot in Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, El Dorado Hills, California. The event offers multiple race distances and an overall time limit of 9 hours. All finishers receive a commemorative medal. Online and race-day registration are available.

Distances

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

Course and logistics

The course is mostly single-track (about 95%) with some dirt road (about 5%). Routes are primarily out-and-back and are marked with ribbons, signs, and gypsum. Terrain includes gently rolling hills, oak tree cover, grassy sections, and some technical trail parts. Toilets are available at the start/finish and at aid stations on course. Aid stations and water stops are provided on all longer routes; drop bags may be delivered to specified aid stations. An alternate course that avoids the creek crossing may be used in inclement weather. Parking requires a vehicle fee with self-registration; overflow and alternate parking areas are noted. Volunteers are needed to staff aid stations; volunteers receive a free future race entry. An EMT will be on site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
Marathon
Marathon
30 km
30k
Half Marathon
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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