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Granite Head

Name: Granite Head
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10
Location: Granite Bay

Granite Bay, United States • 10 Oct 2026

Event Overview

The Granite Head Trails & Ales Trail Races offer a choice of two distances: a 6.6-mile course and an 11.2-mile course. It is part of the three-race Fleet Feet Sacramento Trail Challenge series.

Participation Details

All race participants receive a commemorative tech T-shirt. After the race, there are festivities including fresh fajitas and a complimentary beer for participants aged 21 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Granite Bay

Race information

Website

Short Course

Long Course

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Sunday Aug 23

The Good Dog-Dirty Dog 5K/10K

Granite Bay Main Beach

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10 km

A trail 5K and 10K at Granite Beach for runners with or without dogs, featuring shaded single-track trails, mid-course aid stations, finisher medals and dog bandanas.

Sat - Sun Aug 29-30

Norcal Spartan Event Weekend

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10 km

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Mammoth Bar Trail Runs

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Fri - Mon Sep 18-21

Mile Madness Endurance Run

Auburn

Backyard Ultra

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