San Joaquin River Trail Half Marathon & 10K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Come out and run some of the best local trails and a half marathon course that will kick your butt. With approx. 2500' of elevation gain this course won't be your typical stroll in the park. Over 90% single track trail in the foothills, this course could easily become your new favorite. Awards will be given out to top 3 overall Male and Female and 3 deep in age-groups.

🎖️ All Participants Receive

• Custom Finisher medal: Every participant will receive a unique medal.
• Custom event shirt: All runners will get a specially designed t-shirt.
• Custom Race Awards: Awards for Overall & Age Groups.

📅 Race Day Details

• Date: March 7, 2026.
• Location: San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area, 40060 Smalley Road, Auberry, CA 93602.
• Start Times: Half Marathon at 8:00am, 10K at 8:10am.
• Google Map Directions: Click here for directions.

🚗 Parking Information

• Carpool: Please carpool if possible.
• Parking areas: Available near the Start/Finish at Aholul Campground, additional parking at lower & upper lots and roadside (not on shoulder).
• Volunteers: We will have volunteers directing you upon reaching the Gorge Area.
• Do Not Park: Please do not park in the Equestrian Area.

🏞️ Course Information

Both the 10k and Half Marathon courses are challenging with steep hills and rough terrain. If you have not run in this area before please know that this course will take you much longer than a road Half Marathon or 10k. With that in mind please plan to carry a handheld water bottle and your preferred nutrition.

• Aid Stations: There will be one aid station for the 10k around mile 4. Half Marathon will have aid stations at mile 4, 6, 9.6, & 11.7.
• Trash: Please make sure any trash stays at the aid station, do not drop it along the course.
• Course Markers: The course will be marked with directional arrows and orange ribbon.
• Weather: Check forecast for Auberry, CA before the race.

🏅 Awards

• Finishers' Medals: Both Half Marathon and 10k Finishers will receive a Finishers medal.
• Top Finishers: Awards for Top 3 Overall Male & Female finishers.
• Age Groups: The Half Marathon & 10k will go 3 deep in 10yr Age Groups for men and women.

🍏 Post Race

Once you finish we will have refreshments waiting for you. Please feel free to hang out and enjoy the area and cheer on your fellow runners as they finish.

🔗 More Information

For further details and registration, visit the San Joaquin River Trail Half Marathon & 10K official page.