50K
The Canyons 50k will start and finish in downtown Auburn, from Robie point to Driver’s Flat and return along the Foresthill Divide Loop with a fast-rolling course that will capture the spirit and origins of trail running in the Sierras.
Race Category
Running Stones
2
Finals Access
Course Description
*New for 2025, the 50k race will now start at 7:00 am on Saturday
Feel the energy and crowds of Auburn CA while you follow the Canyons of the American River from Robie Point to Driver’s Flat and back. Jump on the Western States Trail at Robie point, cross over the historic No Hands Bridge and up the Clementine trail where you take the Foresthill Divide Loop up to Drivers Flat. Start your descent to Mammoth Bar and the Confluence Trail and climb back to Auburn. Steep climbs and fast descents on some of the best single-track the area has to offer. Beautiful views and wildflowers along the way will greet you until you reach the Endurance Capital of the World™ and a finish line sure to make you smile.
*Course maps subject to change.
Mandatory Gear
- Minimum water supply: 1 liter of hydration capacity
- Reusable cup
Recommended Gear
- Running pack to carry recommended gear throughout the race.
- Mobile/Cell phone (smartphone strongly recommended)
- Additional Nutrition recommendation: 800 kcal (2 gels + 2 energy bars)
- Jacket with hood for bad weather in the mountains/course terrain.
- ID –passport/ID card
- Hat
