S. Finegold Picnic Area, Friant CA
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
🏃♂️ Race Overview
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 Location
- Location: At the S. Finegold Picnic Area, located at the end of Sky Harbour Road in Friant, CA.
- Directions: Sky Harbor Road is located on the West side of Table Mountain Casino off of Millerton Rd. in Friant, Ca.
- Route: 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
- When: Race day at the Start/Finish area.
- Arrival: Please arrive early to get your bib, check in and hit the bathroom.
- Note: NO RACE DAY ENTRIES.
🔍 Race Day Check In
- 50k Runners: 0540-0620am
- 25k Runners: 0600-0655am
- 10k Runners: 0640-0725am
👟 Pacers
Allowed for the 50k at Mile 16 (SJR Gorge/Aid Station #3&4)
🕒 Cutoff Times
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
- Availability: Camping is available on the North side of Millerton Lake and also near the 50k turnaround at the San Joaquin River Gorge Management area.
- Distance: Each is about a 30 min drive from the Start/Finish.
- Note: No camping is available at the Start/Finish.
💵 Refunds/Transfer Policy
- No Refunds: No refunds after 09/01/2024.
- Transfers: 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.
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.
🗓️ Event Date
December 5, 2026
🔗 Event Link
For more information, visit: San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k
