Outlands
Pilot Hill, United States • 18 Apr 2026
Event overview
Outlands Endurance Race is held on April 18, 2026, at Peninsula Campground in Pilot Hill, California. The courses run along the lakeside edges of Folsom Lake and use a mix of single-track and double-wide trails. The event is organized by Bad Luck Run Club and offers on-course aid stations, finish awards, and a post-race meal.
Courses and race services
- 25K - 15.5 miles; out and back; 1,452 ft elevation gain; 2 aid stations; cut-off at mile 12.8 (Rodgers Gang).
- 50K - 31.1 miles; out and back beyond Acorn Creek Parking Lot; 3,410 ft elevation gain; 4 aid stations; drop bags allowed at Acorn Creek; cut-off checkpoints at mile 17.3 and mile 25.6 and the finish line.
- 50M - 50 miles; out and back to Magnolia Ranch; 6,100 ft elevation gain; 7 aid stations; drop bags allowed at Acorn Creek and Magnolia Ranch; multiple cut-off checkpoints along the route.
Aid stations on the 50K and 50M provide water, hydration mix, light snacks, and warm foods; other listings note gels, chips, candy, potatoes, bananas, and Skratch Hydration. All finishers receive an Outlands runner hat, a custom wood award, and a post-race meal; top finishers receive a custom wood plaque or standing award. The 50K and 50M both qualify toward the Sierra Ultra Trifecta. The event also runs a donation-matching initiative that supports local nonprofit partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.