Articles

Belgian Ultrarunner Karel Sabbe's Record-Breaking Pacific Crest Trail Run Showcased in New YouTube Documentary

Explore Karel Sabbe's record-breaking Pacific Crest Trail run in a riveting documentary. Jour..

Trail Running: How it Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Trail running is an effective way to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve physical and mental he..

Trail Running vs. Road Running: Which One Is Right For You?

When it comes to running, there are two primary options to choose from: trail running and road..

Western States Training Camp - Memorial Weekend

Name: Western States Training Camp - Memorial Weekend
Start: 2026-05-23
End: 2026-05-25
Location: Foresthill

Foresthill, United States • 23-25 May 2026

Western States Training Camp - Memorial Weekend (May 23-25, 2026)

The event takes place in Foresthill, CA (24750 Foresthill Rd) over Memorial Day weekend. It offers three training runs that cover the final 70 miles of the Western States course. The training runs include aid stations, but runners are asked to carry their own water and supplies. Cutoffs will be based on a 30-hour Western States 100-mile finish time, approximately 18 minutes per mile. General registration opens December 20, 2025; automatics and lottery winners have an earlier two-week registration window.

Training run details

32 miles - Robinson Flat to Foresthill Elementary (Saturday). Bus transport to Robinson Flat; route includes Devil's Thumb and Michigan Bluff. Snow may require a substitute route.
19 miles - California Street section from Foresthill Elementary to Drivers Flat (Sunday). A shuttle will return runners from Drivers Flat to Foresthill Elementary.
20 miles - Green Gate to Placer High School in Auburn (Monday). Buses run from Placer High School to Green Gate.

Meeting locations include Foresthill Elementary School and Placer High School in Auburn. Bus transportation is provided for the Saturday and Monday segments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Foresthill

Race information

Website Registration

32 mi

Robinson Flat to Foresthill - 32 Miles

20 mi

Placer High School to Green Gate - 20 Miles

19 mi

Foresthill to Drivers Flat - 19 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Nov 15

Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge

...

Hit rolling single track along Folsom Lake at the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge in El Dorado Hills on Nov 15, 2025. Distances from 5K to marathon, with technical terrain, a creek crossing, aid stations and a finisher medal.

Saturday Nov 22

Darrington Single Track Trail Challenge

Run rugged single track trails above Folsom Lake near Pilot Hill, CA, enjoying stony paths and sweeping water views. Options from a 5K to a 36 Miler make this a great day for trail runners of many paces and goals.

Thursday Nov 27

The Wild Turkey

Run off your Thanksgiving with the Wild Turkey trail run at Beals Point, Granite Bay, benefiting Folsom's Hope. Choose a stroller friendly 5K, a 10K or a free kids 1K and enjoy a new doubletrack stretch plus post race music and refreshments..

Saturday Dec 13

Folsom Lake Point to Point Trail Half Marathon

El Dorado Hills

Half Marathon

Run a scenic point to point trail half marathon along Folsom Lake, mostly on single track through oak lined sections and rolling hills with lake and Sierra views. Race day bib pick up and shuttle service back to the start keep logistics sim..