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Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall race photo

Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USOct 24, 202650km
NOAA Office for Coastal Management / The USDA-FSA Aerial Photography Field office (crediting while reuse is desired as Courtesy Attribution), Public domain
Race date in 11 days
Oct 24, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Pollock Pines · 50km
Entry fee
$55Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, October 24, 2026See how to enter ↗
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D-day as of Oct 13, 2026
Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall race photo
NOAA Office for Coastal Management / The USDA-FSA Aerial Photography Field office (crediting while reuse is desired as Courtesy Attribution), Public domain
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

It is held at the Sly Park resort area in Pollock Pines under a special use permit from Eldorado National Forest.

The course runs along equestrian trails through pine forests surrounding Jenkinson Lake.

It is held three times a year so runners can experience the same course across different seasons.

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.

Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall 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.

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See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall — 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.

5K

Entry cost $55

until Oct 23, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
Time limit9h
EventStartTime limit
Ultra08:009h
Marathon42.195km08:009h
Half21.0975km08:009h
10K10km08:009h
5K5km08:009h
Other12.9km08:009h
Other27.4km08:009h
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START

Sly Park Recreation Area (Jenkinson Lake), Pollock Pines, CA

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Course is primarily composed of singletrack trails around Jenkinson Lake.

The course combines gentle rolling hills and flatter sections, with some paved roads.

After an initial downhill of about 400 m (1/4 mile), runners continue onto a singletrack climb.

The lake sits at approximately 1,036 m (3,400 feet), while the Sly Park area is around 1,097 m (3,600 feet),

with the course running through pine forests in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

One lap of the Jenkinson Lake Loop is approximately 13.7 km (8.5 miles), with about 194 m (636 feet) of elevation gain.

Typical race-season temperature: around 13°C (55°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Aid stations

Finisher medal

Where and when to collect your Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall 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

For the Sly Park Fall Trail Run in Pollock Pines, packet pickup information has not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone — no public transit serves this venue
  • Getting to the finishNone — remote forest venue
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system; Pollock Pines, CA…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None — no public transit serves this venue

All distances start at the SCALES PARKING LOT (Equestrian Staging Area), 4771 Sly Park Rd., Pollock Pines, CA, in the Sly Park Recreation Area. $5 day-use fee (cash) required for parking.

Remote Sierra foothill national forest recreation area, no public transit — car access only. Fall edition

Map

Getting to the finish

None — remote forest venue

Longer distances (10K and up) finish at the Waterfall Trailhead, NOT at Scales lot — runners must walk ~0.5 miles back to their cars afterward.

Map

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system; Pollock Pines, CA (Sly Park Recreation Area in the Sierra Nevada foothills) has no public transit. Car access only for both the Fall and Summer Trail Run at Sly Park events.

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.

Sly Park Recreation Area sits at approximately 1,100 m in the Sierra Nevada foothills,

so temperatures may be cooler than in the lowlands, with a wide day–night temperature range.

Because most of course is singletrack, passing can be difficult, and pace should be managed carefully where the initial downhill transitions into a climb.

Times are local to Pollock Pines. 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 Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall start line in Pollock Pines

Hotels that make race morning easy

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

11 Mi to Apple Hill: Pollock Pines Resort Cabin

Accommodation · 3.0km

8.6/10(5)
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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Pollock Pines 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 Pollock Pines.

Total cost and budget for Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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Runner stories and questions about Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Pollock Pines runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall

FAQ
When does Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 24, 2026 in Pollock Pines, CA, United States.

How much is the Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $55.

What is the time limit for Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall 2026?

9h.

What distances does Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

What time should I arrive at the Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall 2026 start area?

07:45 course briefing, 08:00 simultaneous start for all events.

Where does Trail Run at Sly Park - Fall 2026 start?

Sly Park Recreation Area (Jenkinson Lake), Pollock Pines, CA.

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