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ACORN CREEK TRAIL RUN
The Acorn Creek Trail Run showcases some of the best and newest trails the Gold Country foothills east of Folsom Lake have to offer. The race begins near the Acorn Creek Trailhead in the Salmon Falls Ranch, just west of Salmon Falls Road south of Pilot Hill, CA. The Acorn Creek Trailhead at Salmon Falls Ranch is privately owned and maintained by the American River Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization. This event is directed by the Bizz Running Company and is a fundraiser for the American River Conservancy. Proceeds from this race directly support trail work and maintenance in the Acorn Creek/Salmon Falls Ranch area.
Salmon Falls Ranch is home to miles of high-quality single-track trails, attracting mountain bikers and runners alike, and consists of smooth trails, creek crossings, challenging climbs, and amazing views. Our course incorporates all of these stunning characteristics.
Salmon Falls Ranch is home to miles of high-quality single-track trails, attracting mountain bikers and runners alike, and consists of smooth trails, creek crossings, challenging climbs, and amazing views. Our course incorporates all of these stunning characteristics.
Maps and Elevation
cOURSE dESCRIPTION
The 10K (10.5K) is one lap of the complete course and the Half marathon consists of 2 laps, coming through the start line after the first lap and continuing for a second lap. The Start/Finish line is on Main Street near the Boneyard Trail Junction and the cattle loading dock. After heading down Main Street (the old ranch road) for 1/2 mile, the runners make a sharp right and enter singletrack. The initial Orange loop is completed in a counter-clockwise direction and includes climbing Highline Trail and Creek to Peak Trail to the Folsom Lake Overlook before descending Chaparral Trail. The course continues over Cowtown Trail to Highline trail to begin the clockwise Blue loop climb up Cattle Chute Trail. Once runners reach the Ranch Trail intersection, they continue right on Ranch Trail until descending Sidewinder Trail until reaching the Start/Finish line. After running through the finish line for a split time, half marathon runners will head out for a repeat of the first lap
START TIMES AND CUTOFF TIMES
8:00 AM - Half Marathon8:30 AM - 10K
The course has a 5-hour time limit for both race distances.
The course has a 5-hour time limit for both race distances.
PARKING AND SHUTTLE
Parking at Acorn Creek Trailhead is limited to 50 vehicles. 50 Priority Parking passes will be sold as a first come/first-served add-on to registration. Carpooling is necessary!!
Additional parking will be available at Salmon Falls - Sweetwater Trailhead parking lot on the south side of the Old Salmon Falls bridge. A free shuttle (provided by Coloma Shuttle and South Fork Arts and Recreation) will be available to transport runners from the parking lot to the race venue, but you must have a Poppy Pass or purchase a day use vehicle pass to park at Sweetwater Trailhead! The Shuttle will run every 15 minutes. Please allow plenty of time for pickup, drop-off, and short walk to the start. Please carpool!!
AID STATIONS
Aid Station #1 (Mile 2.14 and 8.7) is located on the Orange loop at the Folsom Lake Overlook at the top of the Creek to Peak Climb. This aid station will offer fruit, sweet and salty snacks, gels, and water / electolyte hydration. Aid Station #2 is located between the Blue loop for runners beginning the climb up Cattle Chute (Mile 5.26 and 11.81) and the Orange Loop (Mile 6.55) for the half marathon runners before they head out for the second lap. Since it will be centered between 2 trails, it will be accessible from both sides. It will have a variety of fruit, sweet and salty snacks, gels, and both water and electrolyte.
Packet Pick Up
There will be two opportunities to pick up your race packet:Date/Time/Location:
Friday, October 23, 20263 PM to 7 PMGold Country Run + Sport4370 Town Center Blvd #150,El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Race Day, October 24At Race Start Area6:00 AM - 7:45 AM (half marathon)6:00 AM to 8:15 AM (10K)
Runners may pick up a friend's race packet provided they show a printed or screenshot confirmation of the friend's race entry.
Race Day, October 24At Race Start Area6:00 AM - 7:45 AM (half marathon)6:00 AM to 8:15 AM (10K)
Runners may pick up a friend's race packet provided they show a printed or screenshot confirmation of the friend's race entry.
Timing and Awards
This race will be chip-timed by Bizz Running Company. Bibs must be worn on the FRONT, outermost layer of clothing.Awards for each distance will be given to the top 3 overall winners M/F.Age Group awards will go to the top winner in 10-year age categories.
Swag
Runners will receive a custom t-shirt and race medal. Food and drinks will be provided at the finish line. Runners will also receive a coupon for in-store shopping at Gold Country Run+ Sport - El Dorado Hills.
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