California · 50 Miler · 25 Miler
Euchre Bar Massacre
Euchre Bar Massacre is a 50 Miler and 25 Miler event held in Foresthill, California. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 50 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Foresthill, CA
- Field size
- ~50 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Foresthill, California
- Distances
- 50 Miler, 25 Miler
- Field size
- About 50 runners
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- facebook.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Start time
- 6:00 AM PDT
- Course profile — 25 Mile
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 50 Mile
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 45°F at the start, 96% humidity, 1 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026)
About the Euchre Bar Massacre
Euchre Bar Massacre is a free, limited-entry "fatass" style 25/50-mile trail run near Foresthill, CA, following an unmarked, largely off-trail route through the North Fork American River canyon. Runners self-navigate past named landmarks and tear pages from hidden books to prove completion.
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Euchre Bar Massacre: common questions
- When is the Euchre Bar Massacre?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Euchre Bar Massacre held?
- In Foresthill, California.
- What distances does the Euchre Bar Massacre offer?
- 50 Miler and 25 Miler.
- How many people run the Euchre Bar Massacre?
- About 50 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Euchre Bar Massacre?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Euchre Bar Massacre?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open.
- What time does the Euchre Bar Massacre start?
- 6:00 AM PDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Euchre Bar Massacre?
- about 45°F at the start, 96% humidity, 1 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026).
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