San Joaquin River Trail Half Marathon & 10K
- Date Sat 7th March 2026
- Time 8:00AM PST
- Location Auberry, California
- Price $64.60 - $80.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the San Joaquin River Trail Half Marathon & 10K, taking place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in the beautiful foothills of Auberry, Fresno. This event promises a challenging yet rewarding experience, featuring approximately 2,500 feet of elevation gain across more than 90% single track trails. The half marathon starts at 8:00 AM followed by the 10K at 8:10 AM, both offering stunning views and a true test of your endurance.
Participants can look forward to custom finisher medals, event shirts, and awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as age group awards. With aid stations stocked with refreshments and snacks along the course, you'll have the support you need to conquer the trails. After crossing the finish line, join fellow runners for post-race refreshments and celebrate your achievement in the stunning San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area. Don’t miss this chance to challenge yourself in one of the most picturesque running events in California!
Participants can look forward to custom finisher medals, event shirts, and awards for the top three male and female finishers, as well as age group awards. With aid stations stocked with refreshments and snacks along the course, you'll have the support you need to conquer the trails. After crossing the finish line, join fellow runners for post-race refreshments and celebrate your achievement in the stunning San Joaquin River Gorge Special Recreation Management Area. Don’t miss this chance to challenge yourself in one of the most picturesque running events in California!
Organiser's Description
Come out and run some of the best local trails and a half marathon course that will kick your butt. With approx. 2500' of elevation gain this course won't be your typical stroll in the park. Over 90% single track trail in the foothills, this course could easily become your new favorite. Awards will be given out to top 3 overall Male and Female and 3 deep in age-groups.
ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
CUSTOM EVENT SHIRT
CUSTOM RACE AWARDS FOR OVERALL & AGE GROUPS
EARLY BIB/SHIRT PICKUP
WHEN: FRIDAY, 28TH FROM 3:30-5:30PM
WHERE: FLEET FEET SPORTS FRESNO 9447 N FORT WASHINGTON SUITE 106 FRESNO, CA 93730
RACE DAY BIB/SHIRT PICKUP
WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 1ST 6:30-7:50AM IN THE START AREA
RACE LOCATION
SAN JOAQUIN RIVER GORGE SPECIAL RECREATION MANAGEMENT AREA
40060 SMALLEY ROAD AUBERRY, CA 93602
CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAP DIRECTIONS [https://goo.gl/maps/dFfh9QB8yikdt6yh7]
PARKING [https://goo.gl/maps/dFfh9QB8yikdt6yh7]
PLEASE CARPOOL IF POSSIBLE. PARKING IS AVAILABLE NEAR THE START/FINISH IN THE AHOLUL CAMPGROUND, ADDITIONAL PARKING IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE LOWER & UPPER PARKING LOTS AND ON CLEARED DIRT AREAS ALONG THE ROADSIDE, NOT ON THE SHOULDER.
WE WILL HAVE VOLUNTEERS DIRECTING YOU UPON REACHING THE GORGE AREA
PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE EQUESTRIAN AREA.
IF YOU ARRIVE LATE PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE DOWN ON SMALLEY RD.
PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK THE ROADWAY OR DRIVEWAYS.
RACE START TIMES
HALF MARATHON: 8:00AM
10K: 8:10AM
COURSE INFORMATION
BOTH THE 10K AND HALF MARATHON COURSES ARE CHALLENGING WITH STEEP HILLS AND ROUGH TERRAIN. IF YOU HAVE NOT RUN IN THIS AREA BEFORE PLEASE KNOW THAT THIS COURSE WILL TAKE YOU MUCH LONGER THAN A ROAD HALF MARATHON OR 10K. WITH THAT IN MIND PLEASE PLAN TO CARRY A HANDHELD WATER BOTTLE AND YOUR PREFERRED NUTRITION.
AID STATIONS: THERE WILL BE ONE AID STATION FOR THE 10K AROUND MILE 4. IT WILL HAVE WATER, GU GELS, SKRATCH AND OTHER SNACKS.
THE HALF MARATHON COURSE WILL HAVE AID STATIONS AT MILE 4, 6, 9.6, & 11.7
PLEASE MAKE SURE ANY TRASH STAYS AT THE AID STATION, DO NOT DROP IT ALONG THE COURSE.
COURSE MARKERS: THE COURSE WILL BE MARKED WITH THE FOLLOWING: SIGNS WITH DIRECTIONAL ARROWS AND ORANGE RIBBON. THE COURSE SHOULD BE VERY EASY TO FOLLOW SO LONG AS YOU LOOK FOR THE MARKERS.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR AUBERRY, CA:
AWARDS
BOTH HALF MARATHON AND 10K FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL.
THE HALF MARATHON & 10K WILL HAVE AWARDS FOR TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS.
THE HALF MARATHON & 10K WILL GO 3 DEEP IN 10YR AGE GROUPS FOR MEN AND WOMEN.
POST RACE
ONCE YOU FINISH WE WILL HAVE REFRESHMENTS WAITING FOR YOU.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO HANG OUT AND ENJOY THE AREA AND CHEER ON YOUR FELLOW RUNNERS AS THEY FINISH.
ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL
CUSTOM EVENT SHIRT
CUSTOM RACE AWARDS FOR OVERALL & AGE GROUPS
EARLY BIB/SHIRT PICKUP
WHEN: FRIDAY, 28TH FROM 3:30-5:30PM
WHERE: FLEET FEET SPORTS FRESNO 9447 N FORT WASHINGTON SUITE 106 FRESNO, CA 93730
RACE DAY BIB/SHIRT PICKUP
WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 1ST 6:30-7:50AM IN THE START AREA
RACE LOCATION
SAN JOAQUIN RIVER GORGE SPECIAL RECREATION MANAGEMENT AREA
40060 SMALLEY ROAD AUBERRY, CA 93602
CLICK HERE FOR GOOGLE MAP DIRECTIONS [https://goo.gl/maps/dFfh9QB8yikdt6yh7]
PARKING [https://goo.gl/maps/dFfh9QB8yikdt6yh7]
PLEASE CARPOOL IF POSSIBLE. PARKING IS AVAILABLE NEAR THE START/FINISH IN THE AHOLUL CAMPGROUND, ADDITIONAL PARKING IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE LOWER & UPPER PARKING LOTS AND ON CLEARED DIRT AREAS ALONG THE ROADSIDE, NOT ON THE SHOULDER.
WE WILL HAVE VOLUNTEERS DIRECTING YOU UPON REACHING THE GORGE AREA
PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE EQUESTRIAN AREA.
IF YOU ARRIVE LATE PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE DOWN ON SMALLEY RD.
PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK THE ROADWAY OR DRIVEWAYS.
RACE START TIMES
HALF MARATHON: 8:00AM
10K: 8:10AM
COURSE INFORMATION
BOTH THE 10K AND HALF MARATHON COURSES ARE CHALLENGING WITH STEEP HILLS AND ROUGH TERRAIN. IF YOU HAVE NOT RUN IN THIS AREA BEFORE PLEASE KNOW THAT THIS COURSE WILL TAKE YOU MUCH LONGER THAN A ROAD HALF MARATHON OR 10K. WITH THAT IN MIND PLEASE PLAN TO CARRY A HANDHELD WATER BOTTLE AND YOUR PREFERRED NUTRITION.
AID STATIONS: THERE WILL BE ONE AID STATION FOR THE 10K AROUND MILE 4. IT WILL HAVE WATER, GU GELS, SKRATCH AND OTHER SNACKS.
THE HALF MARATHON COURSE WILL HAVE AID STATIONS AT MILE 4, 6, 9.6, & 11.7
PLEASE MAKE SURE ANY TRASH STAYS AT THE AID STATION, DO NOT DROP IT ALONG THE COURSE.
COURSE MARKERS: THE COURSE WILL BE MARKED WITH THE FOLLOWING: SIGNS WITH DIRECTIONAL ARROWS AND ORANGE RIBBON. THE COURSE SHOULD BE VERY EASY TO FOLLOW SO LONG AS YOU LOOK FOR THE MARKERS.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR AUBERRY, CA:
AWARDS
BOTH HALF MARATHON AND 10K FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHERS MEDAL.
THE HALF MARATHON & 10K WILL HAVE AWARDS FOR TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE FINISHERS.
THE HALF MARATHON & 10K WILL GO 3 DEEP IN 10YR AGE GROUPS FOR MEN AND WOMEN.
POST RACE
ONCE YOU FINISH WE WILL HAVE REFRESHMENTS WAITING FOR YOU.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO HANG OUT AND ENJOY THE AREA AND CHEER ON YOUR FELLOW RUNNERS AS THEY FINISH.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.50 Fee & Event T-Shirt
Sat 7th March 2026 (8:00AM PST)
$80.50
The San Joaquin River Trail Half Marathon course features beautiful views and some tough hills with about 2500' of elevation gain over a roughly 13. (ish) miles -
10k
Incl. $4.60 Fee & Event T-Shirt
Sat 7th March 2026 (8:15AM PST)
$64.60
The 10k course features beautiful views and takes you down to the iconic bridge spanning the river in the San Joaquin River Gorge
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