Dirty Secret Trail Run
Race #1 of the Trail Challenge
We kick off our trail series with this epic Spring trail race in Cool. These trails are
inspiring, with hidden secrets and plenty of challenges. Two distances that take
runners on some great single track trails through green meadows, rolling hills,
and a creek crossing.
Race Info
Race Date: May 9, 2026
Start/Finish Location: Northside Elementary School, 869 Cave Valley Road, Cool CA
Race Distances
Long Course (10.3 miles); Short Course (5.8 miles)
Parking
Parking is first-come, first-served at Northside Elementary School. Carpooling is encouraged.
Swag
- We have a custom finisher medal for everyone that crosses the finish line.
- A Dirty Secret tech tee (gender specific sizing)
- Celebrate your finish at the post-race strawberry pancake breakfast.
- Free race day photos.
Packet Pick-Up
(friends may pick up your packet for you)
May 8 – Fleet Feet, 2311 J Street, Sacramento, CA 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Race Day Packet Pick-Up (Saturday, May 9)
6:15 am packet pick-up opens at Northside Elementary School
Start Details
7:30 am – Long Course Start
8:15 am -Short Course Start
Aid Stations
All Dirty Secret aid stations are managed by great volunteers. They will help you refill your bottles and get you back quickly onto the trail. Our aid stations are well stocked with Tailwind, water, and a mix of salty and sweet snacks.
- Mile 1.34
- Mile 3.48
- Mile 7.8 (Long Course only)
- You should carry your own gels.
Awards
Overall Awards-Special overall awards will be given to the Overall Male and OverallFemale winners of both the Long and Short Course races. Any age group awards that haven’t been claimed can be picked up at Fleet Feet (2311 J St., Sacramento)
LONG COURSE: Awards to the top three male and female finishers in each age division: 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-over, and the top 3 non-binary participants.
SHORT COURSE: Awards to the top three male and female finishers in each age division: 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-over, and the top 3 non-binary participants.
Cancellation Policy
Per the running industry policy, all entry fees are non-refundable & entries are non-transferable. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your number to anyone else, and you may not transfer your 2026 entry fee to a future race. This policy applies to all entrants and is in effect whether you are injured, have anunexpected family/business emergency, have a medical emergency, etc. If the course has to be changed or the race is cancelled due to an act of nature thereare no refunds or rollovers. There are NO exceptions.
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Sponsors
Fleet Feet Sacramento
2311 J Street • Sacramento, CA 95816
Fleet Feet Davis
615 2nd Street • Davis, CA 95616
Fleet Feet Elk Grove
7460 Elk Grove Blvd., Suite 120 • Elk Grove, CA 95758
sacramentoraceinfo@fleetfeet.com