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Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 10, 2026, and join us in Auburn, CA, for the next edition of the Sunset & Cider Trail Races, set against the dramatic backdrop of the American River Canyon.

Choose your challenge with the 50K, Half Marathon, or 5-Mile distances, each offering a chance to push your limits or simply soak in the golden-hour views as the sun sets over the canyon.

After the finish, the celebration continues at Ponderosa Cider Company, where every runner will enjoy two complimentary cider pours, a custom Sunset & Cider trail hat, and a commemorative cider glass to mark the occasion.

Come for the miles, stay for the community, and leave with memories (and cider) worth savoring.

Presented by Bad Luck Run Club & Ponderosa Cider Co.

50K

The 50K has two unique out and and back segments along the smoothest sections of the American River with a total of 3760 ft of climbing. All of it is quite runnable with a very short neighborhood road section and tons of single track trails.

Aid stations will be at miles: 3.8, 10.5, 17.0, 20.9, 25.6 with water, sports drink, light snacks, and fruit. 50K time limit is at 7:00PM (19:20 min/mile pace), due to to available light.

50K Course:

Half Marathon

The 13.1M has two unique out and back loops with a total of 1890 ft of total climbing. All of it is runnable with a very short neighborhood road section and majority single track trails.

Aid Stations will be available at miles: 3.8, 4.8, & 8.7 with water, sports drink, light snacks, and fruit. 13.1M time limit is at 7:00PM (22:00 min/mile pace), due to available light.

13.1M Course:

5 Miler

The 5M has one out and back loop with a total of 704 ft of total climbing. This course follows the first 5 miles of the 13.1 mile course. All of it is runnable with a very short neighborhood road section and majority single track trails. There are no aid stations on this route. Walkers are welcome, time limit is at 7:00PM.

5M Course:

Awards and Swag

All participants will score a free commemorative 16oz Cider Glass and one free Ponderosa Cider pours for those 21+ only. The first 200 participants will score a free BOCO trail running hat with registration.

Age group awards will be given for those in 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.

Event's current local time: 5:31 AM PT