Folsom Lake Point to Point Trail Half Marathon

El Dorado Hills, United States • 13 Dec 2025

Event overview

The Folsom Lake Point to Point Trail Half Marathon takes place in El Dorado Hills, CA on December 13, 2025. The event is a point-to-point trail race covering a half marathon distance. A 4.5-hour time limit is in place for the race. Race-day registration and bib pick-up are available.

Course and logistics

The course is primarily on the Southside Trail and is about 95% single track and 5% dirt road. The route runs alongside Folsom Lake and features oak trees, grassy sections, gentle rolling hills, and some technical trail segments. Scenic views include the lake, surrounding foothills, and the snowcapped Sierra Mountains.

Start line and parking are at Salmon Falls Parking Lot, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. The finish is at Brown’s Ravine Boat Launch / Hobie Cove, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. The course is point to point; runners at the finish may be shuttled back to the start by race staff or picked up at the finish location. A course description and map will be provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
Half Marathon
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