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San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 6:30 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Friant, California
- Entry fee
- From $50 · goes up to $155 on Sep 29, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJRT 50k | 50K | Dec 5, 20266:30 AM | $140$155 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| SJRT 25k | Other | Dec 5, 20267:00 AM | $85$95 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
| SJRT 10k | 10K | Dec 5, 20267:30 AM | $50$55 after Sep 29, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 50K fee goes up to $155 on Sep 29, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- SJRT 50k: $140 until Sep 29, then $155 until Dec 5.
- SJRT 25k: $85 until Sep 29, then $95 until Dec 5.
- SJRT 10k: $50 until Sep 29, then $55 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $140, entry is about 41 percent above a typical 50K in California, which costs $99.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in California runs 6:35:17, about 12:43 a mile, based on 21 races with published results. Women typically finish in 6:53:54 and men in 6:30:53.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:55 AM, and the SJRT 50k starts at 6:30 AM. The start sits about 4,180 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
S. Finegold Picnic Area, Friant, CA 93602
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (4 years)SJRT 50k
76
finishers
7:20:38
median (14:11 /mi)
5:03:49
winning time
33% / 67%
women / men
SJRT 25k
57
finishers
3:49:45
median (14:47 /mi)
1:52:03
winning time
44% / 56%
women / men
SJRT 10k
51
finishers
1:29:32
median (14:25 /mi)
1:00:03
winning time
61% / 39%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (San Joaquin Running LLC) for San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k?
At the 2025 SJRT 50k, the fastest tenth finished in 5:45:51 or better, the top quarter in 6:29:32, and half the field in 7:20:38; the last tenth came in after 9:11:00.
At the 2025 SJRT 25k, the fastest tenth finished in 2:46:25 or better, the top quarter in 3:07:25, and half the field in 3:49:45; the last tenth came in after 5:25:28.
At the 2025 SJRT 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 1:10:21 or better, the top quarter in 1:19:37, and half the field in 1:29:32; the last tenth came in after 2:22:55.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 7:36:21 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 7:13:16 | 5:48:39 |
| 40-49 | 7:42:21 | 5:25:25 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 7:46:58 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 66 percent since 2022.
111
2022
151
2023
128
2024
184
2025
All events combined, from official results.
San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k 50K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 57 to 76 finishers, and the median time dropped from 8:24:39 to 7:20:38.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76 (+55%) | 7:20:38 | under 5:45:51 | 5:03:49 |
| 2024 | 49 (-44%) | 7:53:48 | under 6:01:42 | 4:37:04 |
| 2023 | 87 (+53%) | 7:18:36 | under 5:36:55 | 4:31:22 |
| 2022 | 57 | 8:24:39 | under 6:39:57 | 5:35:37 |
From each year's official results for the 50K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California trail 50Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 50K field finished under 6:29:32, against 5:57:15 in a typical California trail 50K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most California trail 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 1:19:37, against 1:06:32 in a typical California trail 10K, so times here run 20 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 54°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 66°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k cover on their registration page, in brief.
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Race details
- Where
- S. Finegold Picnic Area, Friant, CA 93602Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 4,180 feet
- Included with entry
- Event Shirt
- Distances
- 10K, 50K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023), 2022 (Dec 3, 2022), 2018 (Dec 1, 2018)
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Quick answers
- When is San Joaquin River Trail 10k/25k/50k?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $155 on Sep 29, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $140, entry is about 41 percent above a typical 50K in California, which costs $99.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 10K, 50K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 76 runners finished the SJRT 50k; the median finish was 7:20:38 and the winner ran 5:03:49.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 50K field finished under 6:29:32, against 5:57:15 in a typical California trail 50K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- S. Finegold Picnic Area, Friant, CA 93602.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
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