Chanoko 31K and 5K trail runs

Saturday, March 8, 2025 | Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA

The Chanoko Trail Runs offer two distances to choose from: 31K and 5K. The 31K will start from Auburn Overlook and run to Granite Beach, Folsom Lake on the famous Pioneer Express Trail. The 5K will start and finish at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake SRA.
Finishers at each event will receive custom Chanoko finisher medals. Finishers of the Chanoko 31K will also receive a finisher's long-sleeved T-shirt.
A Shuttle Bus for 31K runners will depart the finish area at Granite Beach to head to the start line at 7 am. Tickets are available on a limited first-come basis for $25.
We will also have post race food for all runners at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake after their runs are finished.
Overall male and female champions in each race will receive special champion awards and age-group awards will be presented three-deep for both races.

Start Times

  • 8:00 am: 5K start (at Granite Beach, Folsom Lake)
  • 8:00 am: 31K start (at Auburn Overlook Park)

Distances

  • 31K (19.26 miles)
  • 5K (3.1 miles)

We will have water, FLUID electrolyte, Coke, Hammer energy gels, sweet and salty chips, trail mix, dill pickles, snacks and fruit at each aid station.


Packet Pickup

Race packets will be available race morning from 6:30 am to 8 am at the race site.

Event Schedule

6:30 amRegistration/Packet pick-up opens (31K at start in Auburn)
7:00 amBuses begin transporting runners to 31K start (Granite Beach -> Auburn Overlook)
8:00 amStart of Chanoko 31K (at Auburn Overlook)
4:00 pm 8-hour cutoff for 31K

First place overall male and female in each race will receive overall champion awards.

There will be awards three-deep in each ten-year age group in each race.


Entry Fees

 Before 12/1After 12/1Race Day
31K Trail Run$95$110$120
5K Trail Run$45$55$60
Bus ride to start (Granite Beach to Auburn)$25$25$25

Refund and transfer policy

TBF Racing has a no refund policy on all of our events. A refund requested prior to race week will be given a TBF Race credit for the amount of the entry fee minus a $25 processing fee. Credits are not given during race week. Transfers are allowed from one TBF Racing event to another within a one-year time frame. There is a $25 transfer fee. Transfers are not allowed during race week. ALL TBF Racing events are held rain or shine.

Training and Coaching:

TBF Training provides group workouts and coaching for the sport of Triathlon along with individual Multi-sport Coaching and Personal Training.

Equipment

Listening devices: MP3, IPod, headphones, etc…ARE allowed in the Chanoko 31K and 5K. Runners must exercise caution when crossing any roads and must pay attention at all times when running trails.