2026 Winter/Spring Ultra Marathon Combo Program
Sacfit Ultra Runners, a nonprofit 501c3 trail running club, is celebrating it's 15th season and has the distinction as the first and oldest ultra marathon training team in the region!
We have trained hundreds of advanced, intermediate, and beginning runners to successful finishes in myriad trail races ranging from half marathon distances to 100+ miles.
We combine an atmosphere of fun and social team building with a serious and challenging training program, all under the auspices of expert personalized coaching and comprehensive resources.
The Combo Ultra training program is our newest offering and is designed for those trail runners who want to or are already running with one or more informal trail groups, but would like to complement their training on occasion with a more structured workout, expert coaching guidance, and unique workout/social amenities offered by Sacfit Ultra.
The bulk of the weekend workouts are on Saturday, with a few reserved for Sundays. The midweek workouts focus on shorter and moderate length mileages, strength training, and specialized workouts to round out a typical training week.
Participants of this program are not eligible to qualify for the Sacfit Ultra sponsor spot for Western States. If that amenity is of interest, please join the Ultra Full Program.
SEASON HIGHLIGHTS
Point-to-point Workouts
Tired of out-and-back workouts where you only gain experience and training on half the route or course in a given workout, and/or spending extra non-workout hours carpooling back and forth? With our new luxurious passenger transport vehicle, Sacfit Ultra Runners offers several point-to-point workouts to maximize your workouts and familiarity with all the courses of the races you're training for, not to mention enhancing the terrain variety. Sacfit Ultra Runners is the only Ultra-marathon training program in the region to offer this feature.
Custom Training Platform
Connect your Garmin, Strava, or other tracking devices or software to the Sacfit Ultra Runners App and consolidate all your training stats for your own review or consult with your coach. Also, you have your whole-season schedule at your fingertips. But that's where the similarities to other training apps ends!
Unique features to the Sacfit Ultra App include voice-navigated routes for various weekend long routes and mid-week routes (no more getting lost); written and video articles detailing specialized workouts and related training information, and a private social group (no need to have a FB account) to name a few. This app is the most comprehensive training app out there, bar none.
The training program is tailored toward various Winter and Spring ultra marathon events, including the American River 25, Salmon Falls 50K, Way Too Cool 50K, Fourmidable races, American River 50-mile, Sonoma 50K and 100K, Miwok 100K, and Canyons 100K.
ORIENTATION
Our first meeting is a Zoom Meeting format on Sunday, January 4, at 6:00 p.m.
Location Address is: Link Sent via Email.
Attendance at the orientation is highly recommended as the season schedule and other pertinent particulars about the program will be presented.
SACFIT ULTRA MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM
Overview
The Combo program is designed for a broad spectrum of trail-runner abilities from intermediate and advanced road runners looking to train for her or his first Ultra Marathon to seasoned trail runners wanting to improve upon particular trail running techniques, strategy, pace, and/or race time goals, including qualifying for and racing the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run event.
Additional Details
The program schedule is tailored to the 2026 Northern California Winter and Spring ultra marathon calendar. But whatever race goal you have, we work with you to individually tailor your training plan accordingly.
Note: For those who’ve qualified for Western States 100 or are training for the Canyons 100K or Miwok 100K, we suggest registering for the Ultra Marathon Full Program as this training requires a more comprehensive commitment, as well as more inter-active coaching.
Ultra Marathon Program - General Features
COACHING
- Expert coaching and mentor support. Coaches are veteran ultra-runners having completed numerous ultras including: WTC50K, Salmon Falls 50K, Napa Valley Endurance 50K, AR50, Pioneer 50, RDL100K, Black Canyons 100K, Cuyamaca 100K, Waldo 100K, Quicksilver 100K, Javelina 100, and Western States 100.
- Coach-led weekend workouts.
- Coach-supervised mid-week workouts for stair, track, and tempo venues.
- Sacfit Ultra App to provide the highest and most accurate individualized coaching and training performance analysis. The app also contains the training schedule, and the vast Sacfit Ultra Resource Library, which includes comprehensive informational and instructional material related to Ultra Marathon training and related peripherals
- In-person and e-mail support for individual questions regarding training and running related issues.
TRAINING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
- Multiple training venues to provide comprehensive coverage and afford thorough knowledge of the entire WTC 50K, Salmon Falls 50K, and AR25 and AR50 courses.
- Knowledgeable guest speakers covering various ultra marathon and trail-running subject matter.
- Aid Stations (more than just water and electrolyte) provided for select weekend workouts, including post-workout snacks.
- Inspirational, encouraging, knowledgeable, and motivational coaching!
Prerequisites
While our program accommodates a broad spectrum of athletic talent, fitness, and experience, ultra-marathon training is a serious and challenging endeavor requiring certain minimum aptitudes. The Ultra Marathon training program requires the following prerequisites:
Fitness Requirements:
- You must have trained for or completed at least a marathon or equivalent distance during November or December of 2025.
- You should be able to comfortably run on a flat surface with a pace of 14:00 per mile or faster for a distance of at least 15 miles.
Additional Details
- Registration into training program does not include Ultra Marathon race entry fees.
- There are no refunds at any time for any reason.
- There are no exchanges or transfers at any time for any reason.
When does the season start?
Your season starts whenever you're ready! Our next workout is Sunday, January 25, 2026, and the first of our three signature workouts - the Cronan Ranch to Falcon Crest Point-to-Point workout, which starts with a luxury van ride to Cronan Ranch, where you will start and follow the first 20 miles of the Salmon Falls 50K course. Online registration is open continuously until the end of February.
How does the Combo Program Work?
Because this program is designed to be complementary in nature to one's existing trail running community, just review the season schedule and pick 4 workouts you want to attend and forward your picks to the Sacfit Ultra leadership to secure your training dates.
If you decide you want to change to the Full Program, all you need to do is communicate with the coaching staff and a registration promo code will be provided to cover the upcharge difference between the two programs.
Where is the training location and what time does it meet?
We meet at various locations throughout the California Foothills and American River Watershed.
- Our January 10 workout is at Phoenix Park in Orangevale. We start our training at 7:15 A.M. Click here for map.
- Our January 17 workout is at Sterling Pointe in the Granite Bay/Newcastle area. We start our training at 8:15 A.M. Click here for map.
- Our January 25 workout starts with a luxury van departure from Monte Vista Parking lot at 7:00 A.M. Click here for a map Because this is a Point-to-Point workout, we highly recommend you contact us prior to showing up.
- Our January 31 workout is a step back, so the workout is along the American River Parkway with the coach-led Sacfit road team workout. The meeting location and time is William Pond Park at 8:30 A.M. Click here for a map
- Our February 7 workout is at Cool, CA. We start our workout at 7:00 A.M. Click here for a map
Can I sign up in person?
Yes, either before or after any January workout.
Can I pay with a credit card?
Yes. We take cash, check, or credit card.
How much does the program cost?
The Sacfit Ultra Combo program costs only $99. And for all you get, it's a great bargain!
What is included in the sign-up fee?
- Any four weekend supervised workouts
- Team jersey
- Weekly Newsletter
- Expert Coaching guidance at all workouts
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
New Member
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Register for New Member$104.45Nov 5 - Apr 9
Returning Member
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Register for Returning Member$104.45Nov 5 - Apr 9
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ken Press
- Phone
- 916-212-9925
