Lakeside out-and-back along Folsom Lake's scenic eastern shoreline
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A 30-mile lakeside out-and-back through Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, following the south-eastern shoreline on moderately technical singletrack and doubletrack trails from Folsom Point State Park. Crossing Dike 8 at the start, the course winds east past Falcon Crest to the turnaround at Salmon Falls Trailhead, with eight well-stocked aid stations along the way. The terrain is gently rolling and approachable by ultramarathon standards, making this a popular choice for a first 50K or a fitness benchmark race.
Suitable for first-timers
Folsom, CA, United StatesMay 02, 2026
Folsom Lake Trail Run 50K is an out-and-back trail race in Folsom, CA, United States, held on May 02, 2026. The course covers 30.4 miles, climbs 2,880 ft, and has an 8h cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 469 ft | — |
Finish Finish | 28.4 | 469 ft | 8h4:00 PM |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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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).
Exposed lakeside trails with limited tree cover on sections — bring sun protection and carry fluids between aid stations
May temperatures in Folsom can reach 85°F+ — plan for warm afternoon miles on the return leg
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