San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Distance
- SJRT 50k · SJRT 25k · SJRT 10k
From the Organizer
Come out and run some of the best trails in the valley along Millerton Lake and the San Joaquin River.
More info at: www.SanJoaquinRunning.com
Start/Finish: At the S. Finegold Pinic Area, located at the end of Sky Harbour Road in Friant, CA. Sky Harbor Road is located on the West side of Table Mountain Casino off of Millerton Rd. in Friant, Ca. Take Sky Harbor Rd North for approx. 6 miles and it will dead end at the South Finegold Picnic Area where parking is located.
Start times: 50k – 0630am • 25k – 0700am • 10k – 0730am
Packet Pickup/Check in: Race day at the Start/Finish area. Please arrive arrive early to get your bib, check in and hit the bathroom. NO RACE DAY ENTRIES.
Race Day Check In: 0540-0620am for 50k runners • 0600-0655am for 25k runners • 0640-0725am for 25k runners <br /><br />
Pacers: Allowed for the 50k at Mile 16 (SJR Gorge/Aid Station #3&4)
Official cutoff for the Finish line will be 5:30pm
Lodging: If you're traveling from out of town the nearest places to stay will be in Clovis, CA and Fresno, CA.
Camping: Camping is available on the North side of Millerton Lake and also near the 50k turnaround at the San Joaquin River Gorge Mgmt area, each is about a 30 min drive from the Start/Finish. No camping is available at the Start/Finish.
Refunds/Transfer: No refunds after 09/01/2024. Bib transfers are allowed until 10/01/2024.
Crew access: Crew access at San Joaquin River Gorge Management Area near the Ya Gub Weh Tuh Campground-Mile 14.5 for 50k
Aid Stations: Aid stations will be almost every 5 miles along the course. They will have water, sports drink, gels, fruit, snacks and basic first aid.
Drop Bags: Need to be marked "Drop bags" with bib# conspicuously written on it. They will be at San Joaquin River Gorge Management Area, Ya Gub Weh Tuh Campground.
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
58°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Friant Government Camp, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Friant, CA
Elevation
1,148 ft
Nearest Airport
FAT
Fresno Yosemite International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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- San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k?
- San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k is a running race held in Friant, California on December 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Friant, California at S. Finegold Picnic Area, Friant, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k
Dec 5, 2026