SUNSET. TRAILS. CIDER.

Sunset & Cider Trail Races | September 28, 2024 | Auburn, California

SUNSET & CIDER TRAIL RACES

  • 50 KM

    The 50K has two unique out and and back segments along the smoothest sections of the American River with a total of 3875ft of climbing. All of it is quite runnable with a very short neighborhood road section and tons of single track trails.

  • Half Marathon

    The 13.1M has two unique lollipop loops along the American River Canyon rim with a total of 2082ft of total climbing. All of it is runnable with a very short neighborhood road section and majority single track trails.

  • 5 Miler

    The 5M has one out and back loop with a total of 704ft of total climbing. All of it is runnable with a very short neighborhood road section and majority single track trails. Walkers are welcome on this one.

 RACE DETAILS

    • Friday September 27, 2024
      Bib Pickup: 3:30 - 7:00 PM

    • Saturday September 28, 2024
      50K Start: 10:00 AM
      13M Start (Early): 2:00 PM
      13M Start (Standard): 3:00 PM
      5M Start: 4:00 PM

    • Start & Finish Line: Ponderosa Cider Co, Auburn, CA

  • There are 4 unique aid stations along the course. Each station is fully stocked with water, hydration mix, and light food. The 5M has no aid stations. The 13M utilizes Aid #2 and #3. The 50K utilizes Aid #1-#4.

    • Start Time: 4:00 PM

    • End Time: 7:00 PM, walkers permitted

    • Start Location: Ponderosa Cider Co

    • Aid Stations: N/A

    • Elevation Gain: 700ft

    • Early Start Time: 2:00 PM

    • Standard Start Time: 3:00 PM

    • End Time: 7:00 PM

    • Start Location: Ponderosa Cider Co

    • Aid Stations: Mile 4.8 (Aid #2), Mile 8.2 / 9.3 (Aid #3)

    • Elevation Gain: 1,920ft

    • Start Time: 10:00 AM

    • End Time: 7:00 PM

    • Start Location: Ponderosa Cider Co

    • Aid Stations: Mile 4 (Aid #1), Mile 8.6 (Aid #2), Mile 12 / 27.5 (Aid #3), Mile 19 / 21 (Aid #4)

    • Elevation Gain: 3,900ft

  • All runners will score a Sunset & Cider tee shirt, a commemorative cider glass, and two free cider pours.

    Top finishers will receive a custom wood plaque or standing award.