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San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USDec 5, 202650km

Pete Fickenscher, NOAA/NWS/WR/RFC Sacramento. · Public domain

Race date in 50 days: Dec 5, 2026 Sat
City · Distance: Friant · 50km
Entry fee: $155Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenTBD ~ Fri, December 4, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 16, 2026

About the race How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The race follows trails along Millerton Lake and the San Joaquin River.

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.

Stories from runners who've been there.

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.

San Joaquin River Trail 50k & 100k Run

San Joaquin Running

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

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.

Ultra

Entry cost $155

SJRT 50k · until Dec 5, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $55

SJRT 10k · until Dec 5, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

SJRT 25k

Entry cost $95

until Dec 5, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 50km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:30

Event	Start	Time limit
Ultra50km	06:30	11h
10K10km	07:30	—
Other25km	07:00	—

START

S. Finegold Picnic Area, Friant, CA

Start · Google Maps

Cutoff
Finish closes at 17:30 for all events

The events are SJRT 50k, SJRT 25k, and SJRT 10k.

The start takes place at S. Finegold Picnic Area, Friant, CA, at 6:30 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 9°C (49°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Aid stations: Water and snacks about every 5 miles

Participant benefits

Aid stations

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.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startNo public transit; venue is S.
Transit cardCash or card covers any parking or day-use fees at the park.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit; venue is S. Finegold Picnic Area, Friant, CA 93602

Official RunSignUp page confirms start/finish at S. Finegold Picnic Area, Friant CA; Directions: Take Sky Harbor Rd North for approx.

6 miles, dead-ends at the South Finegold Picnic Area where parking is located. Remote trail venue with no public transit and no shuttle service; car access only via Sky Harbor Rd.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same venue (S. Finegold Picnic Area) serves as finish line.

Start shuttle

None mentioned on official site.

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.

Friant in December — chilly with an average of 9°C.

Your fingertips and ears will get cold first, so bring gloves and a beanie, and wear several thin layers on your body so you can take them off while running.

Public transportation does not reach the venue.

The only realistic means of access are private cars and rental cars.

Applications are processed through the RunSignup platform.

Ultras are decided not by speed but by fueling and foot care.

Break in your shoes and socks before the race, and if there are night sections, prepare extra headlamp batteries.

The 06:30 start is early.

Counting back from waking up, breakfast, and travel, it is easier to stay close to start line the night before.

Applications are accepted until December 5, 2026.

Times are local to Friant. 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.

Time for you, before and after the finish

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

LOCAL TRANSIT1

Fresno｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service at Fresno Yosemite International Airport

$487

View on Klook

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on map Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing Friant with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

Checklist Local eSIM · Trip.com Flight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelp Pace calculator

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Friant runners' room

FAQ

When does San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, December 5, 2026 in Friant, CA, United States.

How much is the San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $155.

What distances does San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k 2026 start?

The race starts at 06:30.

Where does San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k 2026 start?

S. Finegold Picnic Area, Friant, CA.

What is the San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k 2026 course like?

The events are SJRT 50k, SJRT 25k, and SJRT 10k.

The start takes place at S. Finegold Picnic Area, Friant, CA, at 6:30 a.m. local time.

What are the San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k 2026 cutoff times?

Finish closes at 17:30 for all events.

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San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k

About San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k — what makes it special

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

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run