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Magnolia Magic River Trail Run

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USDec 12, 202650km
BLM Oregon & Washington · flickr (CC BY)
Race date in 66 days
Dec 12, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Pilot Hill · 50km
Entry fee
$125Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Fri, December 11, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Magnolia Magic River Trail Run race photo
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About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Magnolia Magic River Trail Run — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Run a hilly route with lake views throughout.

The course continues on a rocky dirt path.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Magnolia Magic River Trail Run runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Magnolia Magic River Trail Run — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

About 30K · 7.4 Miler
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Magnolia Magic River Trail Run course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
EventStart
Ultra08:00
Marathon42.195km08:00
Half21.0975km08:00
5K5km08:00
Other11.9km08:00
Other30km08:00

5K $71.56 ~ 50K $147.27

not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START · FINISH

Magnolia Ranch Trailhead, Pilot Hill, CA

Start · Google Maps
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Runners start · local time — (main events)·07:30 (Kids Run)

The race is divided into 7 divisions, including 50K, Marathon, 30K, and 1/2 Marathon.

The start takes place in Pilot Hill, CA at 8:00 a.m. local time.

The finish line is at Magnolia Ranch Trailhead.

Typical race-season temperature: around 8°C (46°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Magnolia Magic River Trail Run race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For small trail races, race-morning on-site pickup is common; check the registration page announcement for details.

Magnolia Ranch Trailhead

Google MapsDirections
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No transit station nearby

Start/finish at Magnolia Ranch Trailhead, Coloma Rd, Pilot Hill, CA (El Dorado County foothills), next to the registration area.

Rural El Dorado County foothills venue near Coloma;

no public transit serves the trailhead.

Car access required.

Getting to the finish

No transit station nearby

Same trailhead as start.

More details

No organizer shuttle service found

Stations & transport near the venue

Pilot Hill, CA sits in the rural Sierra foothills of El Dorado County with no transit card system.

This is a car-access-only trail venue.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The Magnolia Magic River Trail Run takes place at Magnolia Ranch Trailhead in Pilot Hill, California, with the 2026 race scheduled for Saturday, December 12.

Six events are held at the same venue: 5K, 7.4 Miler, half marathon, 30K, Trail Marathon, and 50K (ultra).

Kids Run starts at 7:30 a.m.,

while all other events start together at 8:00 a.m. Entry fee ranges by event from $71.56 for the 5K to $147.27 for the 50K, including taxes and fees.

Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on December 11, two days before race day.

Three official aid stations are positioned along the full course course.

Times are local to Pilot Hill. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Magnolia Magic River Trail Run start line in Pilot Hill

Hotels that make race morning easy

2 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

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Time for you, before and after the finish

3 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Pilot Hill with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Pilot Hill.

Total cost and budget for Magnolia Magic River Trail Run

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Magnolia Magic River Trail Run

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Pilot Hill runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Magic River Trail Run

FAQ
When does Magnolia Magic River Trail Run 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, December 12, 2026 in Pilot Hill, CA, United States.

How much is the Magnolia Magic River Trail Run 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $125.

What distances does Magnolia Magic River Trail Run 2026 offer?

Ultra.

Where does Magnolia Magic River Trail Run 2026 start?

Magnolia Ranch Trailhead, Pilot Hill, CA.

Where does Magnolia Magic River Trail Run 2026 finish?

Magnolia Ranch Trailhead, Pilot Hill, CA.

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