Lake Sonoma 50 Mile

The Lake Sonoma 50 Mile takes place in Healdsburg, California, in early April, on natural trails by the lake. Three trail formats are offered: the 50-mile race, which covers about 50.3 miles with roughly 10,000 feet of climbing, a 42K (26.1 miles) and a 21K (13 miles). Courses like this are normally won by patient pacing rather than a fast start, so runners tackling the longest distance should plan on steady fueling, hydration and a realistic goal for the climbs. The shorter races give newcomers a way to experience the same kind of terrain in a single morning without committing to an ultra.