• Saturday April 18, 2026
  Bib Pickup: 5:00 - 8:50AM
  50M Start: 6:00AM
  50K Start: 8:30AM
  25K Start: 9:00AM
  Peninsula Campground, Pilot Hill, CA (Click here for map)
  

• 50K: There are 4 aid stations along the course. Each will have water, hydration mix, light snacks, and warm foods.
  Rodgers Gang Aid Station (#1) - Mile 5.5 (8.2 miles to next)
  Acorn Creek Aid Station (#2) - Mile 13.7 (3.6 miles to next)
  Acorn Creek Aid Station (#2) - Mile 17.3 (8.2 miles to next)
  Rodgers Gang Aid Station (#1) - Mile 25.6 (5.5 miles to finish)

• 50M: There are 7 aid stations along the course. Each will have water, hydration mix, light snacks, and warm foods.
  Rodgers Gang Aid Station (#1) - Mile 5.5 (8.2 miles to next)
  Acorn Creek Aid Station (#2) - Mile 13.7 (7.8 miles to next)
  Cronin Ranch Aid Station (#3) - Mile 21.6 (3.1 miles to next)
  Magnolia Ranch Aid Station (#4) - Mile 24.7 (3.1 miles to next)
  Cronin Ranch Aid Station (#3) - Mile 27.9 (7.8 miles to next)
  Acorn Creek Aid Station (#2) - Mile 35.7 (8.2 miles to next)
  Rodgers Gang Aid Station (#1) - Mile 44.2 (5.5 miles to finish)

• Start Date & Time: Saturday April 18, 2026 at 9:00AM

• Start Location: Peninsula Campground, Pilot Hill, CA

• Aid Stations: 2

• Elevation Gain: 1452ft

• Cut Off Times: Mile 12.8 - Rodgers Gang Aid Station - 6:00PM
  

• Start Date & Time: Saturday April 18, 2026 at 8:30AM

• Start Location: Peninsula Campground, Pilot Hill, CA

• Aid Stations: 4

• Elevation Gain: 3410ft

• Drop Bags: Allowed at Acorn Creek Aid Station #2

• Cut Off Times:
  Mile 17.3 - Acorn Creek Aid Station - 4:00PM
  Mile 25.6 - Rodgers Gang Aid Station - 6:00PM
  Mile 31.1 - Finish Line at Peninsula Campground - 7:00PM
  

• Start Date & Time: Saturday April 18, 2026 at 6:00AM

• Start Location: Peninsula Campground, Pilot Hill, CA

• Aid Stations: 7

• Elevation Gain: 6100ft

• Drop Bags: Allowed at Acorn Creek Aid Station (#2) and Magnolia Ranch Aid Station (#4)

• Cut-Off Times:
  Mile 13.7 - Acorn Creek Aid Station - 9:45AM
  Mile 21.6 - Cronin Ranch Aid Station - 12:00PM
  Mile 24.7 - Rodgers Gang Aid Station - 12:45PM
  Mile 27.9 - Cronin Ranch Aid Station - 1:40PM
  Mile 35.7 - Acorn Creek Aid Station - 3:50PM
  Mile 44.2 - Rodgers Gang Aid Station - 6:10PM

All runners will score a Outlands runner hat, a custom wood award, and a post race meal.

Top finishers will receive a custom wood plaque or standing award.

Both the 50K and 50M qualify towards the Sierra Ultra Trifecta. More details can be found here.

In response to recent federal aid cuts, The Unity Initiative was created to support vital nonprofits that serve our communities. By donating to one of our partner organizations, participants can receive a future race discount and have their donation matched — up to $40 or 25% of their registration fee. This program aims to restore a sense of unity and compassion, ensuring local organizations continue to thrive despite reduced government support. Together, we can keep our communities strong.

Selected Nonprofit Partners:
- Placer Food Bank
- Sacramento Food Bank
- Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Sacramento (CASA)
- Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Placer County (CASA)
- AcademySTAY
- Sierra Club of California
- Placer Land Trust
- American Civil Liberties Union

*Future discounts will be sent upon receipt of proof of donation. Please email donation receipts to info@badluckrunclub.com. Donations must be made in 2025 and prior to event date(s).