2026 Course Update
Due to levee construction in the final mile of the original Salmon Falls course between Browns Ravine and Folsom Point, we are utilizing the same course changes that were made for the 2025 race in 2026. The changes to note are:
~ Finish line for both distances at Browns Ravine
~ Addition of Salmon Falls Ranch trails to the 50K course
~ Half marathon start line at Sweetwater Trail parking lot
Salmon Falls 50K Course on Strava
Salmon Falls Half Marathon Course on Strava
Website
For the latest event information, visit our website at www.salmonfalls50k.com.
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Beneficiary
The Salmon Falls 50K is proud to support Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)'s mission to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications.
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Refund Policy
We are a non-profit and proceeds from the race benefit JDRF. We offer a 50% refund before January 28, 2026. Sorry, no rollovers, deferrals or exceptions.
Race Swag
50K runners will receive a premium half-zip pullover (new in 2026!) with the race logo and gender-specific sizing. Half Marathon runners will receive a lightweight half-zip pullover (new in 2026!) with the race logo and unisex sizing. All finishers will receive a finisher medal, locally made in El Dorado Hills.
To guarantee your half-zip pullover size, please register by January 28, 2026.
Start Time
50k: 7:30am from the Magnolia Ranch Trailhead Parking Lot. The Magnolia Parking Lot is located off Hwy 49 in Pilot Hill.
Half Marathon: 8:45am from the Sweetwater Trail parking area, located on Salmon Falls Rd.
Race Aid
The race will feature six (6) fully stocked aid stations, plus a self-serve water station at roughly mile 25 of the 50K. In addition to water and electrolyte drink, we will have sodas, gels, fruit, chips, and other "Ultra" racing food. Specifics are highly dependent on availability, and will be included in the pre-race email sent out race week.
Race Cut Off
The final cut-off time for the race is 4:30 PM, giving runners 9 hrs (17+ min per mile pace) to finish. There will be intermediate cut-offs along the course, click here for more info. The half marathon will adhere to the same cut-off times as the 50K.
Awards
Every runner who completes the race will receive a finisher medal.
Overall Male and Female for each distance will receive a custom award.
There will be a custom award for the "DEAD LAST" runner in the 50K at the event.
Top three male and female in each 10yr category will receive
an age group award.
Age Groups:
19-under
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Event's current local time: 11:55 AM PT
