2026 Trail Series

Discover the trail runner in you this spring, summer and fall. Presented by Altra, the Fleet Feet Sacramento Trail Series takes your running off-road with a three-part series of sell-out races that promise to deliver breath-taking wilderness locations within a 1-hour drive of Sacramento.

The series kicks off with The Dirty Secret Trail Run in May, followed by the Blood, Sweat and Beers Trail Run in July and wraps up with Granite Head Trails & Ales in October. Each of the three races in the series offers a Short Course and Long Course distance to choose from.

Participants who sign up for all 3 events in the series will receive a commemorative 2026 Trail Series beanie.

Event Details

Dirty Secret Trail Run - May 2026
Held on the trails in Cool, California, Dirty Secret is perfect for first timers and trail vets. Hard-core runners looking for places to test their endurance will find plenty of challenging trails, ups and downs, and lots of twists and turns. There’s no separate jogging lane but there is plenty of single track. Those new to the trails will have to own up to their true ability and seed themselves accordingly in the proper wave start. Be prepared for the typical trail obstacles of rocks and roots, some low tree branches, slopes that are alternately grueling and a demanding climb out of Knickerbocker Creek which is the backbone of both the long and short course

Blood, Sweat and Beers - July 2026
Nestled in the American River Canyon, the course has rocks, roots (to keep you on your toes or on your face), lots of dirt, hills, and wildlife. Both the Long Course (10.5 miles) and Short Course (5.9 miles) are a challenging mix of single track mountainous trail, a totally cool canal system, unimproved dirt roads with just a hint of paved roads to keep things interesting.

Granite Head - October 2026
Choose between the gnarly 6.6-mile or the epic 11.2-mile course—either way, this race is the cure for what ales you!

Event's current local time: 9:51 PM PT