Folsom Lake Trail Run 35K / Trailrace.co

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

No Service Requirement

Does not require trail or volunteer work

No qualifier race required

Suitable for first-timers

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.

Runs from Folsom Point to NY Creek and back on gently rolling lakeside singletrack and doubletrack

Same 8-hour time limit as the 50K, making this very approachable for runners building toward longer distances

Well-supported every 3–4 miles with Gu products, Skratch Labs, PB&J, boiled potatoes, and fresh fruit

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.

Location	Mile	Elevation
Start Start	0.0	469 ft
Finish Finish	20.4	469 ft

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).

No Service Requirement

Does not require trail or volunteer work

No qualifier race required

Suitable for first-timers

Runs from Folsom Point to NY Creek and back on gently rolling lakeside singletrack and doubletrack

Same 8-hour time limit as the 50K, making this very approachable for runners building toward longer distances

Well-supported every 3–4 miles with Gu products, Skratch Labs, PB&J, boiled potatoes, and fresh fruit

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.

Folsom Lake Trail Run 35K

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