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Sunset & Cider Trail Races

Auburn, United States • 27 Sep 2025

The Sunset & Cider Trail Races, held in Auburn, California's scenic American River Canyon, offer three trail running distances: 50K, 13 miles, and 5 miles. The courses feature mostly runnable single-track trails with some short neighborhood road sections and varying elevation gains—3,875 ft for the 50K, 2,082 ft for the half marathon, and 704 ft for the 5-mile race. Aid stations provide hydration and snacks on the longer routes. Post-race festivities include complimentary cider pours from Ponderosa Cider Company, a tech shirt, and a commemorative cider glass. The event fosters community spirit through The Unity Initiative, supporting local nonprofits with matched donations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Auburn

Race information

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50 km
3875 m+
50k
13 mi
2082 m+
13 Miler
5 mi
704 m+
5 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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