California · 50K · 13 Miler · 5 Miler
Sunset & Cider Trail Races
Sunset & Cider Trail Races is a 50K, 13 Miler and 5 Miler event held in Auburn, California. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 200 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Auburn, CA
- Field size
- ~200 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Auburn, California
- Distances
- 50K, 13 Miler, 5 Miler
- Field size
- About 200 runners
- Course
- 3900 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- badluckrunclub.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM PDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; 1920 ft gain (official course data)
- Course profile — 50K
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; 3900 ft gain, 3900 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — 5 Miler
- Out-and-back course; Mostly trail, some road; 700 ft gain, 700 ft loss (official course data)
About the Sunset & Cider Trail Races
Sunset & Cider Trail Races is an October trail event in Auburn, CA, run along the American River Canyon with 50K, Half Marathon, and 5-Mile options starting/finishing at Ponderosa Cider Co. Staggered start times let the shorter afternoon distances finish near sunset, and all finishers receive cider and a commemorative glass at the on-site cidery.
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Sunset & Cider Trail Races: common questions
- When is the Sunset & Cider Trail Races?
- 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 Sunset & Cider Trail Races held?
- In Auburn, California.
- What distances does the Sunset & Cider Trail Races offer?
- 50K, 13 Miler and 5 Miler.
- How many people run the Sunset & Cider Trail Races?
- About 200 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 Sunset & Cider Trail Races?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Sunset & Cider Trail Races?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open.
- What time does the Sunset & Cider Trail Races start?
- 9:00 AM PDT.
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