Race #3 of the Trail Challenge

We round out the trail series with our Fall trail run Granite Head Trails & Ales. Packed with beautiful fall scenery and shady wooded sections of heritage oaks and beautiful Fall foliage. This is a challenging race with some steep uphill dirt trails and a short sandy beach section with waterfront views of Folsom Lake. We’ve also thrown in some trails that take you among the namesake granite rock gardens and granite boulders of this State Park.

Race Info

Race Date: October 10, 2026

Start/Finish Location: Granite Beach in Granite Bay
East on Douglas Blvd. to the end of Douglas and then follow signs to Granite
Beach.

Race Distances

Long Course (11.45); Short Course (6.6 miles)

Parking

There will be a $12 parking fee to get in the park unless you have a CA State Park parking pass. Carpooling is strongly encouraged.

Swag

• We have a custom finisher medal for everyone that crosses the finish line.
• A Granite Head Trails & Ales tech tee (gender specific sizing)
• Celebrate your finish at the post-race fresh fajita BBQ.
• A complimentary beer after you finish (must be 21 or older) Non-alcoholic beverages
  also available.
• Free race day photos.

Packet Pick-Up

(friends may pick up your packet for you)

October 9 – Fleet Feet, 2311 J Street, Sacramento, CA 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Race Day Packet Pick-Up (Saturday October 10)
6:15 am packet pick-up opens at Granite Beach, Granite Bay CA
There is no registration at packet pickup on race day.

Event Day Schedule

• 6:15 a.m. – Race Day Packet Pickup Opens at Granite Beach
• 7:30 a.m. – Long Course Start
• 8:00 a.m. – Short Course Start
• 8:40 a.m. – First expected finisher of Long Course
• 9:00 a.m. – First expected finisher of Short Course
• 10:40 a.m. – Last expected finisher of Short Course
• 11:00 a.m. – Last expected finisher of Long Course

Aid Stations

All Granite Head Trails & Ales 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 2.5
• Mile 4.25
• Mile 5.75
• Mile 7.5 (Long Course runners only)
• Mile 8.5 (Long Course runners only)
• You should carry your own gels.