Event Description
This winter wonderland themed trail race will take you on an Out & Back course along the famous El Dorado Trail.
This is a wonderful family event, as Placerville will be decked out with holly and ivy for you to ring in Christmas with a sweat!
Rumor has it that Santa might make an appearance!
Distances: Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay,15K, 10K, 5K
For more information, to register, or to volunteer (and earn free events), please visit our website at www.tctruns.com.
This event is run on the El Dorado Trail in beautiful historic Placerville, which will be decorated with annual Christmas displays. The path is surrounded with beautiful oak trees, rolling hills, and incredible views.
All races follow out-and-back courses heading eastward from the starting line at Mosquito Road. For each distance, the path goes up a steady 3% grade to the turnaround point, and the second half of the race is downhill all the way to the finish. The 5K, 10K, and 15K courses are run entirely on a paved bike path. The pavement ends at about 5.6 miles into the half marathon course, and the remainder of the distance to the turnaround point is run on a dirt and gravel path. The total gain in elevation for the half marathon is 1043 feet.
Also, we have added a half marathon relay to our event this year.
Event details and schedule
Address
Placerville Station
2984 Mosquito Rd Placerville, CA 95667
Schedule
- 7:30 AM — Registration opens
- 8:45 AM — Trail briefing
- 9:00 AM — Start of half marathon and relay
- 9:05 AM — Start of 10K and 15K
- 9:10 AM — Start of 5K
From Highway 50 eastbound, coming from the Sacramento direction, take the Broadway exit (Exit 47). Turn right on Broadway, and then turn right again on Mosquito road, passing underneath the highway. The gravel lot on the left side of the road is where you should park.
From Highway 50 westbound, coming from the Lake Tahoe direction, take the Mosquito Rd / Main St exit (Exit 47). Turn right on Mosquito Rd. The gravel lot on the left side of the road is where you should park.
Race registration and check-in is located on the north side of the Placerville Station on the corner of Mosquito Rd and Clay St. Check-in opens at 7:30 am.
Bathrooms available.
