| Date: | Saturday, March 29, 2025 |
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| Location: | Falcon Crest Parking Lot / Monte Vista Trailhead El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 |
| Race Distances: | 5K, 10K, 8 Mile, Half Marathon |
| Start Time: | 8:00 AM All Distances. (4 Hour Time Limit) |
About the Race
These trails are one of my favorite places to train on and visit. This race is run in the beautiful, awesome foothills of El Dorado Hills. This area has incredible oak trees, green grass and is loaded with single track trails paralleling Folsom Lake. The trails are fast to run on and have some technical sections too—lots of fun. Some shaded areas and lots of exposure as well.
—Troy
The Trail
Surface: Dirt, rocks, single-track trail, as little pavement as possible.
Elevation Profile: Rolling hills, with lots of ups and downs.
Weather: California Spring, Highs – 65 degrees / Lows 40 degrees.
REGISTRATION
| DISTANCE | RACE FEE | IN PERSON RACE DAY REGISTRATION |
| 5K | $55 | $65 |
| 10K | $65 | $75 |
| 8 Mile | $70 | $80 |
| Half Marathon | $85 | $95 |
- Active Military & First Responders receive a 15% discount. Please email team@tctruns.com to process your registration discount.
- Entry fees are non-refundable, but the full registration amount (minus processing fees) may be transferred to another future TCTRuns by contacting team@tctruns.com at least 24 hours before the scheduled event.
- Runners may purchase a Troy’s California Trail Runs sport-tek technical fabric shirt during the registration process, or at the event supply permitting. All shirts are gender-specific and come in sizes ranging from ladies XS all the way to mens XXL and youth S to XL.
| REGISTER ONLINE | Online registration is available through the evening prior to the race. |
| REGISTER BY MAIL | Please print the form, fill it out, and mail it to us with the enclosed registration fee. |
| REGISTER AT RACE | Race day registration is available beginning at 7:00 AM. |
| VOLUNTEER NOW | Volunteers are needed to help with aid stations. Everyone who helps out gets a free future race! |
Schedule
- 7:00 AM – Runner Check-In/Race Day Registration Begins
- 7:45 AM – Trail Briefing
- 8:00 AM – START all distances. (4 Hour Cut-Off)
Course Information
5K (Ascent 453Ft)
You will run a counter clock-wise loop along single track trails that will lead you back to the Start/Finish Line. Follow ORANGE ribbons.
10K (Ascent 942Ft)
You will first run the 5k course ORANGE Ribbons following 5k signs a COUNTERCLOCKWISE LOOP, you will then reverse the course and run a clockwise loop back to the Start/Finish Line.
8 Milers (Ascent 784Ft)
8 milers will run the first portion of the 5K course but continue on following ribbons and signs along the single track Brown’s Ravine Trail. You will turn around at the New York Creek Water Stop (Posted to the left of the trail and up a hill), and return to the Start/Finish Line following 8 Mile Signs and ribbons.
8 Milers at Mile 7.5 will be following Pink Ribbons all the way to the Finish.
At Mile 7.5 is the trail intersection of Browns Ravine & Monta Vista Trails. Blue Ribbons will be on the right side of the trail indicating that the 8 Milers Turn Right up onto the Monta Vista Trail.
Blue Ribbons will only be at the turn & after that Right Turn up onto the Monta Vista Trail the 8 Milers will again follow Pink Ribbons to the Finish for another 0.6 Miles.
Half Marathon (Ascent 1,493Ft)
13 Milers will follow the same course as the 8 Milers but will continue on past the New York Creek Aid Station to the Fitch Way Aid Station and Turnaround point. You will then return the same way back to the Finish line following signage. You must check-in at New York Creek Water Stop before heading back to the Start/Finish.
13 Milers at Mile 12.5 will be following Pink Ribbons all the way to the Finish.
At Mile 12.5 is the trail intersection of Browns Ravine & Monta Vista Trails. Blue Ribbons will be on the right side of the trail indicating that the 13 Milers Turn Right up onto the Monta Vista Trail.
Blue Ribbons will only be at the turn & after that Right Turn up onto the Monta Vista Trail the 8 Milers will again follow Pink Ribbons to the Finish for another 0.6 Miles.
Cut off Times
We have two cut off times for the half marathon:
- 10:00am Fitch Way Aid Station Mile 7.5
- 11:00am New York Creek Water Stop Mile 10.5
Drop Bags
Drop bag service is NOT available for this event along the course; however, you may leave a drop bag at the finish line. You may check your drop bag in at the end of the registration table. Please clearly label your drop bag with your name, bib number, phone number.
Directions and Parking
Address:
Falcon Crest Parking Lot / Monte Vista Trailhead
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
From Hwy 50 exit at El Dorado Hills Blvd: go underneath the Hwy drive on El Dorado Hills Blvd for 4 miles. At the Green Valley traffic light cross over Green Valley road onto Salmon Falls road. Drive on Salmon Falls road for 2.9 miles. Falcon Crest parking lot will be on your left. Here is a link to a map of the parking area.
Parking: Parking is free in Falcon Crest parking lot and must park in the gravel lot. Please carpool. Parking is limited. Additional parking below in the Old Salmon Falls parking lot with a day-use fee, about 0.4 miles walking distance away from start/finish line. Please DO NOT PARK ON THE ROAD LEADING DOWN TO THE OLD SALMON FALLS PARKING LOT.
No parking fee at Falcon Crest Parking Lot. Day-use $10 fee at Old Salmon Falls Parking Lot.
Alternate parking locations:
Park and CARPOOL from –
- Safeway’s Marketplace at 2207 Francisco Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. Free. TOILETS and Starbucks Coffee available here. See map of parking area here.
- Salmon Falls Parking Lot. $10 Fee. TOILETS AVAILABLE.
- Skunk Hollow Parking Lot. $10 Fee. TOILETS AVAILABLE. On Salmon Falls Rd on the Northeast side of the Salmon Falls Bride & the American River. 10 minute walk to START
- Darrington Trail Parking Lot (dirt lot) directly across from the Skunk Hollow paved parking lot. $10 Fee.
Travel and Accommodations
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Extra Info
We will have portable toilets at Falcon Crest. Safeway’s supermarket is located on Green Valley Rd & Francisco. Safeway’s has toilets and a Starbucks. There is also a shopping center near Safeway’s. Gas is also available at Safeway’s.
Awards
All runners receive a medal for finishing the race.