Outlands

Outlands Endurance Races

Outlands is a two day endurance event held April 17 and 18, 2027, in Pilot Hill, California, centered on Peninsula Campground and Magnolia Ranch. The event offers trail running distances and a separate mountain bike race through the Folsom Lake backcountry and surrounding ranchlands.

Distances

• 25K: out and back past Peninsula Campground, 1452 ft total climbing.
• 50K: out and back beyond Acorn Creek Parking Lot, 3407 ft total climbing.
• 50M: out and back to Magnolia Ranch, 6100 ft total climbing.
• 50K MTB: point to point from Magnolia Ranch to Peninsula Campground, 4470 ft climbing.

Trail courses are runnable on a mix of single track and double wide trails. Aid stations are provided on the running courses and will offer water, hydration mix, light snacks, and warm foods; the 50K running course lists four aid stations and the 50M course lists seven aid stations at specified mile points. The mountain bike course includes three aid stations at Cronin Ranch and two Salmon Ranch locations, and drop bags are allowed at Salmon Falls Aid Station numbers two and three. Electronic bikes are not permitted on the MTB course. The event also notes specific cut off locations along the running courses and allows drop bags at designated aid stations for longer distances.

The Space Bunny Challenge pairs any Saturday trail run with the Sunday 50K MTB ride and awards a unique finisher plaque and jersey to participants who complete both days. Runners receive an Outlands runner hat, a custom wood award, and a post race meal; top finishers receive a custom wood plaque or standing award. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.