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Sunset & Cider Trail Races

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Sunset & Cider Trail Races race photo
Sunset & Cider Trail Races race photo
Auburn
US
Auburn Alumni Association · flickr (CC BY)Photo taken by Lissoy, March 21, 2003. · CC BY-SA 3.0Lissoy at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Race date today
Oct 10, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Auburn · 50km
Entry fee
$110Varies by event and entry period
Status
ClosedTBD ~ Fri, October 9, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Sunset & Cider Trail Races race photo
Auburn Alumni Association · flickr (CC BY)
Sunset & Cider Trail Races race photo
Photo taken by Lissoy, March 21, 2003. · CC BY-SA 3.0
Sunset & Cider Trail Races race photo
Lissoy at English Wikipedia · Public domain
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Sunset & Cider Trail Races — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The 5-mile course is a single out-and-back loop with 704 feet of cumulative elevation gain.

It matches the first 5 miles of the 13.1-mile course.

The entire route is runnable, and aside from a short stretch of residential road, it is mostly singletrack.

There are no aid stations on this course.

Walkers are welcome, and the time limit is 7:00 PM.

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.

Sunset & Cider Trail Races runner reviews and race reports

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.

Sunset & Cider Trails Races - Sneak Peek

Bad Luck Run Club

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 enter Sunset & Cider Trail Races — 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.

Next edition entry

Entry dates for the next edition haven't been announced yet

Half

Entry cost $110

13 Miler · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Sunset & Cider Trail Races course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
EventStart
Ultra50km09:00
13 Miler20.9km14:00
13 Miler8km14:15
5 Miler8.05km14:15
START

Auburn, CA

Start · Google Maps

The events are 50K, 13 Miler, and 5 Miler.

The start takes place in Auburn, CA at 9:00 AM local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 18°C (64°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Sunset & Cider Trail Races 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

The Sunset & Cider Trail Race in Auburn; packet pickup details have not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startPonderosa Cider Co, 102 Gum Lane Unit B, Auburn, CA 95603…
  • Transit cardCash/card accepted for any parking fees.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Ponderosa Cider Co, 102 Gum Lane Unit B, Auburn, CA 95603 (near Auburn Overlook Park, American River Canyon area)

No public transit; car access only. Address confirmed on the host venue's own event page.

Start venue and address stated plainly per host venue page (ponderosacider.com), which is the closest thing to an official race page found — the race is hosted at/by Ponderosa Cider Co. No parking or road-closure details published there.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Ponderosa Cider Co, 102 Gum Lane Unit B, Auburn, CA

Race finishes back at the cidery venue per host venue page.

Map

Start shuttle

No shuttle bus service mentioned on the venue's event page.

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.

Besides the 5 mile, the half marathon and 50km categories are also held, and all three course follow trails along the American River Canyon.

The 50km has two out-and-back sections along the river, with total elevation gain of about 3,760 feet (about 1,146m).

The start/finish is at Ponderosa Cider Company near Auburn Overlook Park, and registration is handled through UltraSignup.

Times are local to Auburn. 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

View all →

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

Where runners eat in Auburn

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapSeeing Auburn with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Auburn.

Total cost and budget for Sunset & Cider Trail Races

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Sunset & Cider Trail Races

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Auburn runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Sunset & Cider Trail Races

FAQ
When does Sunset & Cider Trail Races 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 10, 2026 in Auburn, CA, United States.

How much is the Sunset & Cider Trail Races 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $110.

What distances does Sunset & Cider Trail Races 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Sunset & Cider Trail Races 2026 start?

The race starts at 09:00.

Where does Sunset & Cider Trail Races 2026 start?

Auburn, CA.

What are the Sunset & Cider Trail Races 2026 cutoff times?

전 종목 19:00까지(일몰 기준).

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