Inside Trail - No Hands Trail Run

Event overview

The No Hands Trail Run takes place on January 10, 2026, at American River Overlook Park in Auburn, CA. The event offers multiple trail distances and has a total capacity of 400 runners. All races are chip timed using MyLaps and Race Director; disposable timing chips attach to the back of each bib. Parking is free within the park and on adjacent streets.

Distances

• 50K, 31.3 miles, 5,550 ft elevation gain
• 35K, 20.8 miles, 3,685 ft elevation gain
• Half Marathon (Heavy Half), 13.5 miles, 2,800 ft elevation gain
• 8K, 4.8 miles, 950 ft elevation gain

Course and logistics

Courses run mainly on technical dirt trails and include steep hills; hiking or trekking poles are permitted. Routes use sections of the historic Western States trail, cross No Hands Bridge, include the K2 training hill and Overlook Hill, and the 50K crosses Highway 49 onto the Wendell T. Robie trail into the Auburn State Recreation Area. Courses are marked with colored surveyor ribbon and laminated signs; blue ribbons mark wrong-way trails.

Aid stations provide a range of foods and beverages (energy gels, chews, stroopwafels, trail mix, soda, Skratch Labs hydration, fruit, PB&J, and similar items) and basic first aid supplies. The event is cupless; runners must carry their own water bottle or reusable cup. Organizers recommend carrying at least one 20 oz bottle. Drop bag service is not available. There is an 8.5 hour time limit for the 50K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.