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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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