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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.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday May 9

Dirty Secret Trail Run

Cool

6 mi

10 mi

A spring trail race in Cool presented by Altra, Dirty Secret offers two single-track courses through meadows, hills and a creek crossing. The event is limited to 600 runners and includes a tech shirt and finisher medal.

Saturday May 16

Wild Rose Half Marathon

Roseville

5 km

13 mi

A spring running event in Roseville on May 16, 2026 offering a half marathon plus a 5K run and a noncompetitive 5K walk, all on paved local trails with aid stations and participant swag.

Sunday May 17

Mud Factor - Sacramento

Elk Grove

Mud Run / Obstacle Run

5 km

Mud Factor Sacramento is a 5K mud and obstacle run on May 17, 2026 at the 300-acre Mahon Ranch, marking the event's 15th anniversary; it features adult and KIDZ family waves and a $10 spectator festival pass.

Sat - Mon May 23-25

Western States Training Camp - Memorial Weekend

Experience the final 70 miles of the Western States trail during this three day training event featuring supported runs of 19, 20, and 32 miles through iconic canyon terrain and mountain climbs.