Salmon Falls 50K

Salmon Falls 50K is a trail race in Pilot Hill, California, on February 27, 2027. The event offers two formats: a 50K (31 miles) and a trail half marathon (13.1 miles). Start times were not published at the time of listing, so check the event site for the schedule before race weekend.

Late February is a good moment for a 50K if you want to bank an early-season ultra before the spring calendar fills up, and the trail half marathon gives a shorter option for runners who want the same trails without ultra-length training. A 12- to 16-week build with a long run stretching to 20 miles, regular time on rolling singletrack and some uphill hiking practice is enough for the 50K. For the half marathon, eight to ten weeks with a weekly trail long run will have you ready. Foothills trails in this part of California can be muddy in late winter, so pack shoes with grip and expect a mix of climbs and descents.