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The Rubicon

Foresthill, United States • 24 Oct 2026

The Rubicon

The Rubicon is a remote on and off-trail foot race in the backcountry of the northwestern Sierra Nevada. It is not an official event but a group run without course markings, aid stations, staff, or medical support.

Participants can choose from three route options:

  • The Requisite: 15+ miles with approximately 6,700 feet of elevation gain, 3 hill climbs, and 2 water crossings.
  • The Resonant: 30+ miles with approximately 12,700 feet of elevation gain, 6 hill climbs, and 6 water crossings.
  • The Revenant: 43+ miles with approximately 19,300 feet of elevation gain, 8 hill climbs, and 8 water crossings.

Eligibility requires completing The Requisite before attempting The Resonant, and completing The Resonant before attempting The Revenant.

The event starts at Blacksmith Flat Spur near Oxbow Reservoir in California. Registration closes on October 22, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Foresthill

Race information

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43 mi
The Revenant
30 mi
The Resonant
15 mi
The Requisite
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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