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The Rubicon

Foresthill, United States • 25 Oct 2025

The Rubicon is a challenging and remote foot race held in the backcountry of the northwestern Sierra Nevada near Oxbow Reservoir, California. It offers three route options of increasing difficulty: The Requisite (15+ miles with about 6,700 feet of elevation gain), The Resonant (30+ miles, 12,700 feet gain), and The Revenant (43+ miles, 19,300 feet gain). Each course features multiple hill climbs and water crossings. This self-supported event has no course markings, aid stations, or official staff, emphasizing personal endurance and navigation skills. Participants must complete shorter routes before attempting longer ones, making it a true test of limits in a rugged wilderness setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Foresthill

Race information

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43 mi
19300 m+
The Revenant: 43+ Miles
30 mi
12700 m+
The Resonant: 30+ Miles
15 mi
6700 m+
The Requisite: 15+ Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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