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Folsom Lake Trail Run 35K

Draft Listing
  1. Inside Trail Racing
  2. 2026 Edition

Rolling lakeside trails — the sweet spot between half marathon and 50K

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This event took place on May 02, 2026

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May 02, 2026
Saturday 8:00am PDT start
Folsom, CA
United States
21.6 miles
Out and Back Course
2,070 ft
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Beginner Friendly
Suitable for first-timers
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2013
Established
2:31 M
Course Record

What Makes It Great

A 21.6-mile out-and-back on the eastern shore of Folsom Lake, turning around at NY Creek rather than Salmon Falls. Gently rolling singletrack and doubletrack through Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, with well-stocked aid stations every 3–4 miles. An excellent stepping stone between the half marathon and 50K distances.

Difficulty

Entry-Level
3/10

Suitable for first-timers

Technical Terrain
Sun Exposure

Race Highlights

21.6-mile out-and-back
Runs from Folsom Point to NY Creek and back on gently rolling lakeside singletrack and doubletrack
Generous 8-hour cutoff
Same 8-hour time limit as the 50K, making this very approachable for runners building toward longer distances
Six fully-stocked aid stations
Well-supported every 3–4 miles with Gu products, Skratch Labs, PB&J, boiled potatoes, and fresh fruit

Finish Awards

Finisher Medal
Custom medal with the race logo for all finishers
Overall Trophy
Custom trophy for the top 3 male and female finishers
Dead Last Finisher Award
Special custom award for the last finisher
Age Group Medals
Medals 3 deep for all age groups for male, female, and non-binary

Folsom Lake Trail Run 35K

Folsom, CA, United StatesMay 02, 2026

May 02, 2026

Folsom Lake Trail Run 35K is an out-and-back trail race in Folsom, CA, United States, held on May 02, 2026. The course covers 21.6 miles, climbs 2,070 ft, and has an 8h cutoff.

Course map for Folsom Lake Trail Run 35K
DistDistance21.6 mi
GainElevation Gain2,070 ft
LimitCutoff8 h
Sun Exposure

Entry Timeline

Race DayMay 02, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.

Terrain

Surface Types
Singletrack70%
Doubletrack30%
21.6 mi
Distance
Out and Back
Route
8h
Cutoff Time
495 ft
Average Elevation
2,070 ft
Total Ascent
2,070 ft
Total Descent
558 ft
High Point
466 ft
Low Point
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Course map for Folsom Lake Trail Run 35K
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Aid Stations & Cutoffs

LocationMileElevationCutoff
Start
Start
0.0469 ft—
Finish
Finish
20.4469 ft
8h4:00 PM

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Dogs Allowed
On-Site Camping Available

Folsom Lake State Recreation Area has multiple campgrounds including Beals Point and Peninsula Campground. Reserve through Reserve California (reservecalifornia.com). Day-use parking at the race venue is $12 (California State Park Poppy Passes accepted).

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

No Crew Allowed

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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