Outlands

Pilot Hill, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Outlands Endurance Race is held on April 18, 2026 at Peninsula Campground in Pilot Hill, California. The event offers trail races that run along the lakeside edges of Folsom Lake on a mix of single-track and double-wide trails. Courses are described as out-and-back routes that pass remote sections and lakeside terrain.

Distances and course details

  • 25K (15.5 miles) - out-and-back beyond the campgrounds; 1,452 ft total elevation gain.
  • 50K (31.1 miles) - out-and-back beyond Acorn Creek Parking Lot; 3,407 ft total elevation gain.
  • 50M (50 miles) - out-and-back to Magnolia Ranch; 6,100 ft total elevation gain.

Aid stations are placed along each course and are repeatedly described as stocked with water, hydration mix, and light snacks. Additional items listed for aid stations include gels, chips, candy, potatoes, bananas, Skratch Hydration, and warm foods.

Logistics and rules

Aid station counts: 25K - 2 aid stations; 50K - 4 aid stations; 50M - 7 aid stations. Drop bags are allowed for the 50K at Acorn Creek Aid Station and for the 50M at Acorn Creek and Magnolia Ranch Aid Stations. Cut-off points are specified at multiple mile markers for each distance and include time-of-day cut-offs for the 50K and 50M.

Additional notes

All finishers receive event swag including a runner hat, a custom wood award, and a post-race meal. The 50K and 50M qualify toward the Sierra Ultra Trifecta. The event supports a community donation program called The Unity Initiative with several local nonprofit partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50m
50 km
50k
25 km
25k
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