Run and Raft Adventure Day

About American River Conservancy

ARC is a non-profit environmental organization that preserves healthy ecosystems in the upper American River and upper Cosumnes River watersheds through land conservation, stewardship, and education. Since 1989, ARC has completed more than 90 conservation projects and contributed over 35 miles of trails, while safeguarding over 30,000 acres of native fisheries, endangered species habitat, agricultural lands, cultural resources, and recreational landscapes. ARC offers public hikes, hands-on workshops, community events, and environmental education programs for people of all ages. For more information about us and how you can support ARC, please visit https://www.arconservancy.org/

Course Description

The Acorn Creek Trail Run will showcase some of the best and newest trails that the Gold Country foothills east of Folsom Lake has to offer. The race begins near the Acorn Creek Trailhead in the Salmon Falls Ranch, just off of Salmon Falls Road just south of Pilot Hill, CA. The Acorn Creek Trailhead at Salmon Falls Ranch is privately owned and maintained by the American River Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization. This event is directed by the Bizz Running Company and is a fundraiser for the American River Conservancy. Proceeds from this race directly support trail work and maintenance in the Acorn Creek/Salmon Falls Ranch area.Salmon Falls Ranch is home to miles of high-quality single-track trails, attracting mountain bikers and runners alike, and consists of smooth trails, creek crossings, challenging climbs, and amazing views. Our course incorporates all of these stunning characteristics. The 10K (10.5K) is one lap of the complete course and the Half marathon consists of 2 laps, coming through the start line after the first lap and continuing for a second lap. The Start/Finish line is on Main Street near the Boneyard Trail Junction and the cattle loading dock. After heading down Main Street (the old ranch road) for 1/2 mile, the runners make a sharp right and enter singletrack. The initial Orange loop is completed in a counter-clockwise direction and includes climbing Highline Trail and Creek to Peak Trail to the Folsom Lake Overlook before descending Chaparral Trail. The course continues over Cowtown Trail to Highline trail to begin the clockwise Blue loop climb up Cattle Chute Trail. Once runners reach the Ranch Trail intersection, they continue right on Ranch Trail until descending Sidewinder Trail until reaching the Start/Finish line. After running through the finish line for a split time, half marathon runners will head out for a repeat of the first lapThis race is limited to 175 participants.

Start Times

8:00 AM - Half Marathon8:30 AM - 10KThe course has a 5-hour time limit for both race distances..

Packet Pick Up

There will be two opportunities to pick up your race packet:Date/Time/Location:#1 Friday, October 23, 20263 PM to 7 PMGold Country Run + Sport4370 Town Center Blvd #150,El Dorado Hills, CA 95762#2Race Day, October 24At Race Start Area6:00 AM - 7:45 AM (half marathon)6:00 AM to 8:15 AM (10K)Runners may pick up a friend's race packet provided they show a printed or screenshot confirmation of the friend's race entry.

Parking and Shuttle

Parking at Acorn Creek Trailhead is limited to 50 vehicles. 50 Priority Parking passes will be sold as a first come/first-served add-on to registration. Carpooling is necessary!!Additional parking will be available at Salmon Falls- Sweetwater Trailhead parking lot on the south side of the Old Salmon Falls bridge. A free shuttle will be available to transport runners from the parking lot to the race venue, but you must have a Poppy Pass or purchase a day use vehicle pass to park at Sweetwater Trailhead! The Shuttle will run every 15 minutes. Please allow plenty of time for pickup, drop-off, and short walk to the start. Please carpool!!

Aid Stations

Aid Station #1 (Mile 2.14 and 8.7) is located on the Orange loop at the Folsom Lake Overlook at the top of the Creek to Peak Climb. This aid station will offer fruit, sweet and salty snacks, gels, and water / electolyte hydration. Aid Station #2 is located between the Blue loop for runners beginning the climb up Cattle Chute (Mile 5.26 and 11.81) and the Orange Loop (Mile 6.55) for the half marathon runners before they head out for the second lap. Since it will be centered between 2 trails, it will be accessible from both sides. It will have a variety of fruit, sweet and salty snacks, gels, and both water and electrolyte.

Maps and Elevation

The half marathon is 2 laps. Half marathon will run through the start/finish line at the end of Lap 1 to receive a checkpoint split time. The (heavy) 10K is 1 lap.

Timing and Awards

This race will be chip-timed. Bibs must be worn on the FRONT, outermost layer of clothing. Awards for each distance will be given to the top 3 overall winners M/F/NB.Age Group awards will go to the top winner in 10-year age categories.

Swag

Runners will receive a custom t-shirt and race medal. Runners will also receive a coupon for in-store shopping at Gold Country Run+ Sport

Sponsors

Leasure GroupGold Country Run+ SportLecka Energy Gel

Event's current local time: 1:56 AM PT

The Good Dog-Dirty Dog Trail Runs feature a 5K and 10K for runners alone or with their dogs! Finisher Medals for all runners at the Good Dog-Dirty Dog plus a race bandana for your dog.

Event details and schedule

The Good Dog-Dirty Dog Trail Runs

5K & 10K

This event is for walkers, runners, and their dogs! We are excited to offer this event for athletes and their dogs and hope everyone has a fun time.

The Good Dog 10K will start at 8:00 a.m. and the 5K will start at 8:10 a.m. in the Granite Beach area at Folsom Lake SRA. The course will have aid stations at the half way point for both walkers and their dogs. Runners will receive a Good Dog Dirty Dog Finisher Medal, plus a race bandana for their dog. Additional dogs can be signed up to accompany the walker and dog #1 for a fee of $10 per dog.

We will have a 'Runner only - No Dog' category with individual awards to the top male and female runners in this category.

Included for each competitor is Good Dog-Dirty Dog Finisher Medal plus a race bandana for your dog.

Good Dog-Dirty Dog Commemorative race t-shirts are available for pre-order for an additional $20.

Awards will be presented as follows:

First, second, and third place in each of three divisions for the Dirty Dog 5K & 10K Runs:

Small Dog (up to 25 lbs), Medium Dog (26 to 60 lbs) Large Dog (61 to 99 lbs+) Extra Large Dog (100 to 140 lbs) and Extra Large Dog (141 lbs+) will each receive an award.

Find out about our RACE for FREE Athlete Volunteer program by emailing [email protected] to sign up.

Race fees increase on race day.

TBF Racing has a No Refund policy on all of our events. A Refund requested prior to race week will be given a TBF Race credit for the amount of the entry fee minus a $25 processing fee. Credits are not given during race week. Race transfers are allowed from one TBF Racing event to another within a one-year time frame. There is a $25 transfer fee. Transfers are not allowed during race week. ALL TBF Racing events are held Rain or Shine.

Start Times:

Good Dog - Dirty Dog 10K - 8 am

Good Dog - Dirty Dog 5K - 8:10 am

The Gold Rush Growler 10 Mile & 5K Trail Runs

Enjoy beautiful well-marked courses at Folsom Lake SRA for a 5K or 10 Mile run followed by ice-cold IPA beer.

Event details and schedule

The Gold Rush Growler 5K & 10 Miler

Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA

The Gold Rush Growler 10 Mile Trail Run and 5K will have New Courses for 2026 - along with post race ice cold beer and a custom Gold Rush Growler Finisher Beer Glass! Commemorative Gold Rush Growler race shirts are available for $20 in mens and womens cut.

The Gold Rush Growler Trail Runs start and finish at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA with beautiful scenic courses along the shoreline and on single track trails.

First place Overall Male and Female in The Gold Rush Growler 10 Miler & 5K will receive Overall Champion Awards. There will be awards three deep in each ten-year age group for The Gold Rush Growler 10 Miler and the 5K Run plus Gold Rush Growler Beer Glasses.

Packet Pick Up Information

Race packets will be available race morning from 6:30 am to 8 am at the race site.

Race Day Schedule

6:30 Registration/Packet Pick up opens

7:00 Race announcements begin

8:00 Start of Gold Rush Growler 10 Miler

8:10 Start of Gold Rush Growler 5K

Refund and Transfer Information

TBF Racing has a No Refund policy on all of our events. A Refund requested prior to race week will be given a TBF Race credit for the amount of the entry fee minus a $25 processing fee. Credits are not given during race week. Transfers are allowed from one TBF Racing event to another within a one-year time frame. There is a $25 transfer fee. Transfers are not allowed during race week. ALL TBF Racing events are held Rain or Shine.

Race for FREE Information

Our Race for FREE Athlete Volunteer Program offers a chance to get involved with multi-sport events, have fun, and earn a $50 TBF Racing Volunteer voucher good towards entry fees at any of our events this year. Each volunteer shift is 4 hours. We ask volunteers to reserve a volunteer position at any of our events by emailing Volunteer Director [email protected] as our volunteer positions will fill up quickly.

Race fees increase on race day.