Ruck a Chuck 50K

Foresthill, United States • 14 Mar 2026

Event overview

The Ruck a Chuck is a 50K trail run held in Foresthill, California, on March 14, 2026. The event is based at 17725 Drivers Flat Rd. Registration for the event closes on March 13 at 11:59 PM PT. The route includes sections of the Western States Trail, a route associated with the Western States Endurance Run. The organizer describes the location as being in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Course and logistics

The course is an out-and-back that starts at Drivers Flat and turns around at Dardanelles Creek. There are six aid stations along the course. The allotted time to complete the course is 9 hours and 30 minutes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
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