Shadow Of The Giants
Fish Camp, United States • 6 Jun 2026
Event overview
The Shadow of the Giants is a trail running event held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Fish Camp, CA (7798 White Chief Mountain Rd, Fish Camp 93623). The event offers multiple distance options and uses Camp Green Meadows Outdoor School as the start and finish location. Early starters are allowed but are not eligible for overall awards; they remain eligible for age-group awards.
Distances
- 50k
- 20k
- 50k Early Start
- 20k Early Start
Logistics, facilities and rules
Bibs may be picked up the day before at Camp Green Meadows and on race morning at the cafeteria. Onsite dorm lodging is available the night before with check-in procedures, bunk rules, and quiet time; tent camping is not allowed on the campus. A pre-race dinner is provided to preordered participants and includes lasagna, salad, bread, and drinks.
Aid stations are spaced roughly 5-7 miles apart and are stocked with energy gels, electrolyte drink, water, fruit, salty and sweet snacks, PB&J, pickles, and basic first aid. The 50k course has a cutoff of 3:00 PM (8 hours for the regular field; 9 hours for early starters). No pacers are allowed. Dogs are not permitted on the campus or trail except for service animals. Poles are permitted. Awards include overall top 3 male and female places, finisher medals for 20k finishers, and age-group awards for 50k in 10-year groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.