Granite Bay's Best Trail Run
Get ready to crush the trails at Granite Head Trails & Ales, presented by Altra! Choose between the gnarly 6.6-mile or the epic 11.2-mile course—either way, this race is the cure for what ales you!
Every runner scores a one-of-a-kind tech tee. After you dominate the course, stick around for the party! We’re serving up ice-cold brews from for those 21 and up.
Let’s hit the trails and celebrate hard—see you at the finish line!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Short Course
Price changes in 4 months 16 days-
6.6 miles
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Register for Short Course$60.33Now registering Jan 13 – Jul 29
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$65.65Jul 30 – Aug 27
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$70.98Aug 28 – Sep 24
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$76.30Sep 25 – Oct 11
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Long Course
Price changes in 4 months 16 days-
11.2 miles
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Register for Long Course$60.33Now registering Jan 13 – Jul 29
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$65.65Jul 30 – Aug 27
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$70.98Aug 28 – Sep 24
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$76.30Sep 25 – Oct 11
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Event Details
Race details can be found on the event website: granitehead.com
Packet Pickup Details
Friday, October 10 - 10am to 6pm at Fleet Feet Sacramento (2311 J St.)
or Race Morning starting at 6:15am at the event
Start/Finish Location
Both races will start and finish at Granite Beach in Granite Bay, CA
East on Douglas Blvd. to the end of Douglas and then follow signs to Granite Beach. There will be a $12 parking fee to get in the park unless you have a California State Park parking pass. Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
Event Day Schedule - Oct. 11
6:15am Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens at Granite Beach
7:30am Long Course Start
8:15am Short Course Start
8:40am First expected finisher of Long Course
9:00am First expected finisher of Short Course
10:40am Last expected finisher of Short Course
11:00am Last expected finisher of Long Course
Race Swag
Commemorative race participant tech shirt
Complimentary post-race burritos
A complimentary beer after you finish (must be 21 or older)
(non-alcoholic beverages also available)
2025 Sponsors
CANCELLATION POLICY
Per the running industry policy, all entry fees are non-refundable & entries are non-transferable. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your number to anyone else, and you may not transfer your 2024 entry fee to a future race. This policy applies to all entrants and is in effect whether you are injured, have an unexpected family/business emergency, have a medical emergency, etc. If the course has to be changed or the race is cancelled due to an act of nature there are no refunds or rollovers. There are NO exceptions.
Pursuant to California Senate Bill 478 - Fee Transparency Law, all our listed event prices will include all required fees and charges in the registration price effective July 1, 2024.
Event schedule
- Sat, October 11, 2025 7:30 AM - Long Course Start
- Sat, October 11, 2025 8:00 AM - Short Course Start
Contact information
- Event contact
- Fleet Feet Sacramento
- Website
- Visit website
