Come join the annual FOLSOM 100-mile ultramarathon circumnavigating Folsom Lake! The Folsom 100 will start from Granite Bay state recreation area at Granite Bay Main Beach. Runners will have 34 hours to complete the 100-mile loop around Folsom Lake. You will be starting from Granite Bay and traveling through, Loomis, …
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Come join the annual FOLSOM 100-mile ultramarathon circumnavigating Folsom Lake! The Folsom 100 will start from Granite Bay state recreation area at Granite Bay Main Beach. Runners will have 34 hours to complete the 100-mile loop around Folsom Lake. You will be starting from Granite Bay and traveling through, Loomis, Auburn, Cool, Salmon Falls, El Dorado Hills, Folsom Point and back to Granite Bay! We have combined large sections of our other races (Meat Grinder, Snowberry, Red Dragon, and Dead Truck) into this one EPIC route!
The views around Folsom Lake and river canyons are stunning as you work your way through this incredible course. The 54-mile race will end at the Skunk Hallow Parking lot in Pilot Hill. Parking is very limited here and drop off/pick up is advised. There will be no shuttle. The 100-mile 2-person relay switch out will also take place at Skunk Hallow Parking lot in Pilot Hill.
Runner Requirements
– Wear a reflective vest while on the road sections of the Folsom 100.
– Have a minimum of one light on them 30 min prior to sunset until 30 min after sunrise.
– Stay on the shoulder of the road at all times.
– Obey all traffic laws and park rules during the race.
– Do not drop trash unless in a trash can!
Crew/Pacing
This is the perfect race to have a crew! Being a Badwater qualifier you can test out your crew! There are a lot of potential spots on the course to be crewed but thats for you to figure out, Pacing will be allowed starting at Auburn Overlook Park (ADO)
Crews / spectators are asked to please avoid Rattlesnake Bar Recreation area as runners will be on Rattlesnake Bar Road during the race. D.O.T. has been generous to grant permission and we don’t want to ruin that for next year.
20 Mile Distance
Run from Granite Bay beach to ADO! Beware, the 20-mile distance is not to be taken lightly. There are only two aid stations, and you will be traveling through the infamous meat grinder!
Why is this race so challenging?
While this route is filled with amazing views of the lake and fun singletrack don’t be fooled. There are many challenging aspects to this 100 miler. You will work your way through Meat Grinder and arrive at Cardiac Hill as you climb to Auburn Overlook Park. You will then drop down to the American River Confluence and Find yourself at the bottom of the infamous K2 that will lead you into Cool California. In Cool you will take the Quarry trail down to the river again and work back up to Cool. After tackling those climbs you will need to find a way through the 10-mile road section! This section hits in about mid to late afternoon as things heat up so be ready! You will need a lot of water on this section! This year water will be available halfway through the road section. This will bring you to peninsula campground where you will catch the Darrington trail to Skunk Hallow parking lot. As the sun sets you will head out 10 miles to Magnolia Ranch and return back to Skunk Hallow. From here it’s a 25-mile fun run to the finish back at Granite Bay where you started. I say that but you do need to be aware of the paved trail that crosses Folsom Dam in the last 5 miles! This race can heat up in the afternoon and cool off in the evening so come prepared for that. There are several sections with 10-mile gaps between aid stations that will need to plan for as well. This race was designed by Ray Sanchez and should not be taken lightly! Sign up and let’s see what you’ve got!
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