| Date: | Saturday, FEBRUARY 13TH , 2027 |
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| Location: | Falcon Crest Parking Lot / Monte Vista Trailhead El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 |
| Race Distances: | 5K, 10K, 8M, Half |
| Start Time: | 8:00 AM All Distances |
| Overall Time Limit: | 4-hour time limit |
| Time Limits for All Distances: | 5K – 1 Hour 10K – 2 Hours 8M – 2.5 Hours Half Marathon – 4 Hours |
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.
| VOLUNTEER NOW | Volunteers are needed to help with aid stations. Everyone who helps out gets a free future race! |
REGISTRATION
| DISTANCE | RACE FEE | IN PERSON RACE DAY REGISTRATION |
| 5K | $55 | $65 |
| 10K | $65 | $75 |
| 8M | $75 | $85 |
| Half Marathon | $85 | $95 |
Prices do not include UltraSignup processing fees
- 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.
Schedule
- 6:45 AM — Registration/Runner Check-In Starts
- 7:45 AM — Trail Briefing
- 8:00 AM — Race Start for All Distances (4 Hour Cut-Off)
- 12:00 PM — Finish Line Cut-Off
Please arrive early as we expect a full event.
Primary Cut Off Times
8am to 12pm 4 hours
Runners must be out of Aid Station Proceeding forward.
10:00am Mile 6.5 Salmon Falls Aid Station
12PM Mile 13 Start Finish Aid Station
RACE OVER
Course Information
- Most of the trails are single track with gently rolling hills, and other parts are flat and wide. Small portions of the course are on pavement. 99% of this course is on single track trails.
- The Starting line for the race will be at the Falcon Crest Parking Lot
- Portable Toilets are available at the start/finish line. They are first-come first-served, so please be respectful of other runners waiting for and needing to use the toilets.
- Courses will be marked with ribbons, signs & gypsum.
- There is a creek crossing – WET FEET. Please use caution when crossing the Sweetwater creek. The rocks are very slippery.
COURSE ROUTES
The maps are indicating shorter distances for some of the courses, however all courses are the appropriate distance.
- Half Marathon – Out & Back Route. PINK RIBBONS. Turnaround at Salmon Falls Parking Lot Aid Station. Toilets available on course.
- Half Marathon Aid Station & Cut-Off Times:
- Mile 3 (Old Salmon Falls Parking Lot Aid Station)
- Mile 6.5 (Salmon Falls Parking Lot Aid Station – Turn Around)
- Mile 10 (Old Salmon Falls Parking Lot Aid Station)
- Mile 13.1 – FALCON CREST FINISH LINE – Cut-Off 12PM (Suggested)
- 8M – Out & Back Route. PINK RIBBONS. Turnaround at 4.5 Mile Turnaround Point. One Aid Station at Salmon Falls. Toilets available on course. Cut-Off 10:00 AM (Suggested)
- 8M Aid Station & Cut-Off Times:
- Mile 3 and Mile 6 (Old Salmon Falls Parking Lot Aid Station)
- Mile 8M – FALCON CREST FINISH LINE – Cut-Off 10:30 AM (Suggested)
- 10K – Out & Back Route. PINK RIBBONS. Turnaround at Old Salmon Falls Parking Lot Aid Station. Completing the ending of the 5KM route on the way back. One Aid Station at Salmon Falls. Toilets available on course. Cut-Off 10:00 AM (Suggested)
Additional details on ribbons and trail markings will be shared at the trail briefing 15 minutes before the race begins.
All of our routes are curated by our team. Distances may at times be approximate due to discrepancies in satellite navigation and on the ground set-up. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Note: In case of inclement weather an alternate course that does not cross the creek will be announced at the trail briefing.
Drop Bags
Drop Bags may be checked in at the end of the registration table as indicated by signage. Please clearly label your drop bag with your name, bib number, phone number, and intended aid station. Duct tape and Sharpies will be available at the drop bag/distance change window for this purpose. Drop bags can be checked in for:
- Salmon Falls Parking Lot Aid Station
- Falcon Crest Aid Station – START/FINISH LINE/AID STATION
Staff will deliver drop bags to the three aid stations on course after the race starts, and return them to the finish area at intervals throughout the day. While we make every attempt to safeguard drop bags, please DO NOT check electronics or valuables. Since the course is an out and back, most aid stations will be encountered twice by each runner. Check course maps on race page for details.
Directions and Parking
Parking. Please CARPOOL if possible.
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.