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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

Long Course

Short Course

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

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Thursday Jun 25

Run Fast or Pretend Like You Are 100 Mile Relay

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1 mi

100 mi

A community relay on Auburn trails with 100 one mile legs and a separate 100 mile virtual challenge completed over 25 days, both offering tracking options and a finisher item for virtual participants.

Saturday Jul 11

Iron X

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Iron X pairs a half marathon in Auburn with extreme ironing at eight town locations. Participants must be self supported, carry their own board and battery iron, and record video proof at each site.

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The Good Dog-Dirty Dog 10K Trail Run

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10 km

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