Gold Country 10K / 5K Official Training Run
Gold Country 10K / 5K Official Training Run is a running race on August 8, 2026 in El Dorado Hills, CA.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (8 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on the official training run for the GCRS 10K/5K! Demo Altra shoes, run the course (5K distance), and then return to the store for a pancake/fruit breakfast bar and fun shoe beading/bedazzling crafting party!
You do NOT have to be registered for the GCRS 10K/5K to attend this FREE event, but anyone who IS registered will receive an extra gift in their goodie bag at race packet pickup in September! Just make sure you sign into the event on the 8th! We will also have an exclusive 15% discount on Altra shoes, on August 8th only, for all event attendees!
Run starts at 7:00 AM on Saturday 8/8/26 at Gold Country Run + Sport in El Dorado Hills. Arrive a little early to fit your demo shoes!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
94°
Typical Low
60°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Placerville, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About El Dorado Hills, CA
City Elevation
811 ft
Nearest Airport
SMF
Sacramento International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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8
Days to train
- Race
- Gold Country 10K / 5K Official Training Run
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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Gold Country 10K / 5K Official Training Run
Aug 8, 2026