Mother Lode Earth Day 5k

2026 Lake Natoma Trail Run 5K & 10K

EVENT BACKGROUND

Kick off summer with the Lake Natoma Trail Run on June 6, 2026! Cruise scenic foothill trails, soak in lake views, and celebrate the spirit of adventure in California’s historic gold country. Formerly known as the Mississippi Bar Trail Run, it's back and better than ever!

Hosted by the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District, this annual trail run travels through the wetlands, oaks and single track on the north shore of Lake Natoma. This beautiful area in Fair Oaks once mined by gold prospectors is a real gem for outdoor enthusiasts and is a great location for hikes, bird watching, horseback rides, mountain biking and, of course, trail running. This year we will be adding a Kids run option for those under 10 years old looking for a fun challenge! We look forward to seeing you at our fifth annual event on June 6, 2026.

5K Race Map

10K Race Map

SPREAD THE WORD

Help us spread the word about this 2026 event so that we can make this one of the premier summer trail run events in the community! We invite you to post on our Facebook event page & Instagram (@forpd) using the hashtags #lakenatomarailrun #fairoakstrailrun.

SUPPORT A LOCAL FAIR OAKS CAUSE

Proceeds of the event support our beneficiary, the Rachel Anne Gray Memorial Scholarship. Learn more about this incredible cause now!

Last Years Race Results: Find your race times here

I will be holding the fourth annual, Dashing for Donuts 5K and kids 1 mile fun run on June 7th! We will be running the same course as last year. It will be held on the El Dorado Trail from the new bridge at Missouri Flat Road. It is an out and back race. Once you're finished, you get a donut and a medal. The 5K race will happen first and then we will have the kids 1 mile race.

All proceeds from the race will go to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, (NOCC) -Team Teal. I am a 16 year survivor of ovarian cancer and a team member of NOCC - Team Teal. NOCC helps all women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and educates along with supporting them.

Packet pick-up will be at Kaia Fit, 4615 Missouri Flat Road #5, 4 pm to 5:30 pm on Friday, June 5th or 8:30 am to 10 am on Saturday, June 6th. You may also pick-up the morning of the race at the race location.

The last day to register and guarantee your shirt size is: May 31st.

Dogs are allowed on the course but you will have to start in the back. Thank you for your support!

Packet Pickup will be outside Kaia Fit in Placerville. 4615 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville.

Friday, June 5th, 4 pm - 5:30 pm.

Saturday, June 6th, 8:30 am - 10:00 am.

Sunday, June 7th; Race Day, 7:30 am by start line. The timer used is the one that is used by our Cross Country Finals. No chip needed.

Race Day will be great! Every participant will get a donut when finished along with cold water. Awards will be for the top three women, top three men, top three girls, and top three boys. There will also be age group awards for 1st-3rd place, 10 year increments.

Race Day:

8:00 am 5k starts

9:00 am Awards for 5k

9:05 am 1 mile kids run begins with awards immediately after it is completed.

6th annual Great American Triathlon

July 18, 2026

Get your paddles ready for the 6th annual Great American Triathlon, the Sacramento region’s premier summertime outdoor sporting event set on the stunning American River Parkway.

The Great American Triathlon is a challenging athletic competition that is as unique as it is fun. Following the historic route of Eppie’s Great Race, The Great American Triathlon includes a 5.95-mile run, a 12.5-mile bike and a 6.10-mile paddle, with categories for competitors of all types, from world-class athletes to families seeking to create a new family tradition.

All race finishers will receive a beautiful Great American Triathlon finisher medal to commemorate their accomplishment. Participation is limited, so sign up today to ensure your spot in this incomparable athletic event that is destined to define summertime fun in the Sacramento sun!