Shadow of the Giants 50k & 20k Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Information

36th Annual Shadow of the Giants 20k & 50k
Experience the Magic of the Sierra National Forest
Join us for the 36th Annual Shadow of the Giants 20k & 50k, an unforgettable race through the scenic and historic trails of the Sierra National Forest.

⏳ Time Limit for 50k

• Standard Limit: 8 hours
• Early Start Limit: 9 hours with an Early Start

🚫 Important Notice

Pets are not allowed on the trail, so please leave your furry friends at home.

🏕️ Pre-Race Accommodations and Dinner

• Onsite Stay: Option to stay the night before at Camp Green Meadows.
• Lasagna Dinner: Join us on Friday, June 5th at approximately 5:45 PM in the Green Meadows Dining Hall.

🗓️ Race Day Schedule

• 50k Start Time: 7:00 AM
• 20k Start Time: 7:15 AM
• Early Starts Available: 6:00 AM (Early starters are not eligible for overall awards, they are eligible for Age Group Awards)

🏞️ Course Information

Detailed course maps and updates will be provided, closer to the race day.

Aid Stations

Located roughly 5-7 miles apart, our aid stations will be well-stocked with food, Gels, Electrolyte drink, water, Coca-Cola, ginger ale, and a variety of sweet and salty snacks.

📝 Guidelines

• No Pacers: Please do not bring pacers.
• No Dogs: Strictly no dogs allowed.
• Poles: Poles are permitted.
• Fun & Smiles: Mandatory!

🎉 Post-Race Celebration

After the race, you’re invited to hang out at Green Meadows to cheer on fellow runners. Post-race food and beverages will be provided in the Dining Hall. Bring a chair, a pop-up tent or umbrella, and enjoy the camaraderie.

🎽 BIB Pickup

• When: Friday, June 5th
• Time: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
• Where: Camp Green Meadows Outdoor School in Fish Camp, CA, in the Cafeteria
• Race Day Bib Pick-Up: Saturday, June 6th from 5:40 AM - 6:45 AM

Note: No pets or dogs are allowed on the Green Meadows Campus, except for service animals.

🏡 Staying at Camp Green Meadows

• Arrival: Do not arrive before 1:15 PM on Friday, June 5th
• Check-In: Begins at 1:30 PM in the Cafeteria. Bunks are first-come, first-served. No check-ins after 8:00 PM.
• What to Bring: Bedding, pillow, sleeping bag/blankets
• Facilities: Showers and restrooms available onsite.

Shared Space Etiquette: Respect others and keep noise levels down. Quiet time starts at 9:00 PM.

Trash: All trash must be removed before departure.
Camping: Tent camping is not allowed on campus. There is dispersed camping in the area.
Parking: Large or oversized vehicles like RVs are not permitted on campus. You may park on nearby Forest Service Roads.

🍝 Pre-Race Dinner

If you’ve purchased a ticket for our pre-race dinner, it will start around 5:45 PM - 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria at Camp Green Meadows. The dinner will include lasagna, salad, bread, and drinks. No additional tickets will be sold as meals are prepared based on pre-orders.

🅿️ Parking Guidelines

• Do Not Block Roadways: Ensure clear access in and out of Green Meadows.
• Parking Locations: Once the parking lot at Green Meadows is full, you may park on the shoulder of the camp entrance or on the dirt road shoulder just before the camp entrance.
• Alternative Parking: You may park off Jackson Road near the final turn down onto the single track that leads to the finish line. It’s a pleasant half-mile walk from there with no parking issues.

🔀 Changing Distances

You may switch to the 20k distance at any time up until race day. Changes can be made at bib pick-up or at the timing tent at the start/finish area.

⌛ Course Cutoff

The cutoff time for completing the 50k course is 3:00 PM. Early starters (6:00 AM start) have until 3:00 PM to finish, giving them a total of 9 hours.

⏰ Start Times for Saturday, June 6th, 2026

• 50k Early Start: 6:00 AM (Please be self-sufficient until Aid Station #2)
• 50k Regular Start: 7:00 AM
• 20k Start: 7:15 AM

🔗 More Information

For additional details, visit the race website: Shadow of the Giants 50k & 20k Run.