THE HEART OF CALIFORNIA’S TRAIL RUNNING SCENE
ROOTED IN AUBURN SINCE 2022
UPCOMING RACES
THE QUEST! ADVENTURE RUN
Saturday March 13, 2027 | Auburn, CA
OUTLANDS ENDURANCE RACES
April 17-18, 2027 | Pilot Hill, CA
April 17th and 18th, 2027. Runners choose from 25K, 50K, or 50 mile distances on Saturday along the remote, rugged lakeside trails of Folsom Lake at Peninsula Campground in Pilot Hill, CA. Sunday opens the same backcountry to mountain bikers with a 50K MTB race from Magnolia Ranch through Salmon Falls Ranch. The terrain is rare, the miles are quiet, and the weekend is unlike anything else in Northern California.
A fantasy-themed trail run on March 13th, 2027, where participants race through a series of mythical-inspired checkpoints combining navigation, problem-solving, and a healthy dose of luck. If you've ever wanted to live out an epic adventure story on foot, this is your chance.
WILD ROSE HALF MARATHON & 5K
Saturday May 15, 2027 | Folsom, CA
A flat, approachable road race on May 15th, 2027, starting and finishing outside of Out of Bounds Biergarden in Folsom, with a tech shirt or BOCO hat and a beer ticket included for runners. The half marathon features an out-and-back with under 240 feet of gain, while the 5K offers a fast popsicle loop, all along the beautiful American River Parkway.
Lost Sierra Endurance races
JULY 23-24, 2027 | DOWNIEVILLE, CA
Our flagship event returns July 23-24, 2027, in Downieville, CA, offering 25K, 50K, 100K, and a new Summit VK+ distances through some of the Sierra Nevada's most iconic and breathtaking terrain. The 100K & 50K takes runners on an adventure spanning the trails from Greagle to Downieville. The 25K loops through scenic river canyons, giving shorter-distance runners a taste of the magic.
SUNSET & CIDERS TRAIL RACES
Saturday OCTOBER 2, 2027 | AUBURN, CA
An Auburn, CA trail race on October 2nd, 2027, featuring 5 mile, 13 mile, and 50K distance through stunning local trails. Ponderosa Cider Company provides every participant receives complimentary ciders and a keepsake glass mug to celebrate their finish. It's a perfect blend of competition, partying, and fall scenery that makes for an unforgettable day on the trails.
NORCAL BACKYARD ULTRA
FRIDAY OCTOBER 23, 2026 | GRANITE BAY, CA
A true test of mental and physical endurance held October 23–25, 2026, at Folsom Lake, where runners must complete a 4.2-mile loop within each hour to stay in the race. The format is simple, the race continues until only one runner remains, with no set finish line or guaranteed end time. Chase a personal record or just want to see how far you can go.
WHO WE ARE
We grew up on the trails of the Sierra Nevada, and are excited to bring that experience to you. Bad Luck Run Club is led by Ken and Alyssa, two avid trail runners and lovers of all things outdoors, based in Auburn, California, the Endurance Capital of the World. We put on kick ass, professionally run trail and road races for anyone who wants a great day out there.
THE RACES
Our events are built for people who want a great day out there, whether that’s a fast 5K on the road or a long, slightly unreasonable day in the canyons. Expect courses worth the drive, volunteers who know what they’re doing, and a finish area you won’t want to leave right away. Some races are short and friendly. Some are long and a little ridiculous. All of them end in fun.
