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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
S. Finegold Picnic Area, Friant CA
Ultra
35–53°F · low rain risk
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2025
33–50°F
dry
2024
37–56°F
dry
2023
33–59°F
dry
2022
39–53°F
dry
2021
39–50°F
dry
2020
33–62°F
dry
2019
37–57°F
dry
2018
43–49°F
rain
2017
27–52°F
dry
2016
31–50°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
35°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Come out and run some of the best trails in the valley along Millerton Lake and the San Joaquin River.
More info at: www.SanJoaquinRunning.com
Start/Finish: At the S. Finegold Pinic Area, located at the end of Sky Harbour Road in Friant, CA. Sky Harbor Road is located on the West side of Table Mountain Casino off of Millerton Rd. in Friant, Ca. Take Sky Harbor Rd North for approx. 6 miles and it will dead end at the South Finegold Picnic Area where parking is located.
Start times: 50k – 0630am • 25k – 0700am • 10k – 0730am
Packet Pickup/Check in: Race day at the Start/Finish area. Please arrive arrive early to get your bib, check in and hit the bathroom. NO RACE DAY ENTRIES.
Race Day Check In: 0540-0620am for 50k runners • 0600-0655am for 25k runners • 0640-0725am for 25k runners <br /><br />
Pacers: Allowed for the 50k at Mile 16 (SJR Gorge/Aid Station #3&4)
Official cutoff for the Finish line will be 5:30pm
Lodging: If you're traveling from out of town the nearest places to stay will be in Clovis, CA and Fresno, CA.
Camping: Camping is available on the North side of Millerton Lake and also near the 50k turnaround at the San Joaquin River Gorge Mgmt area, each is about a 30 min drive from the Start/Finish. No camping is available at the Start/Finish.
Refunds/Transfer: No refunds after 09/01/2024. Bib transfers are allowed until 10/01/2024.
Crew access: Crew access at San Joaquin River Gorge Management Area near the Ya Gub Weh Tuh Campground-Mile 14.5 for 50k
Aid Stations: Aid stations will be almost every 5 miles along the course. They will have water, sports drink, gels, fruit, snacks and basic first aid.
Drop Bags: Need to be marked "Drop bags" with bib# conspicuously written on it. They will be at San Joaquin River Gorge Management Area, Ya Gub Weh Tuh Campground.
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