Outlands Endurance Races

Outlands Endurance Races take place in Pilot Hill, California, on Saturday, April 17, 2027. Three trail distances go off in staggered waves: the 50-miler at 6:00 a.m., the 50K (31 miles) at 8:30 a.m. and the 25K (15.5 miles) at 9:00 a.m. The later starts for the shorter races mean the field converges on the course through the middle of the day.

This is a useful spring trail lineup in the Sierra foothills, where April usually offers cool mornings and warmer afternoons. The 25K is the right first step for a road runner curious about trail: about the effort of a road half marathon, but slower and more varied underfoot. The 50K suits anyone who has run a trail half and can handle four to six hours moving. For the 50-miler, plan a build with back-to-back long weekend runs and practice your nutrition at race pace.