Organized by Troy’s California Trail Runs, the Fall/Winter edition showcases the oak-dotted, fast-but-technical single-track that runs along the south fork of the American River and Folsom Lake shoreline. Courses are mostly dirt/rock single-track (very little pavement), with ribbons/markers, aid stations, GPX/maps published in advance, and a mix of runnable sections plus short technical climbs and descents—perfect for runners who want varied footing and scenic lake views. Distances span quick community options (5K/10K) up through longer trail challenges (30K and Marathon), usually with staggered morning starts from the Falcon Crest / Monte Vista parking area—check the race page for exact start times, cutoffs and parking/parking-lot logistics. The event is commonly listed on UltraSignup, regional race directories and Troy’s official race calendar.
Races
Marathon
30 km
Half Marathon
15 km
10 km
5 km
Race Date:
15 November, 2025
The Trail Marathon, presented by Troy’s California Trail Runs, runs on November 15, 2025, starting and finishing at the Falcon Crest Parking Lot in El Dorado Hills, California, covering multiple loops of tough rolling terrain.
Race Date:
15 November, 2025
Organized by Troy’s California Trail Runs, the 30K is held on November 15, 2025, at the Falcon Crest Parking Lot in El Dorado Hills, California, combining extended trail sections for a demanding long-distance experience.
Race Date:
15 November, 2025
Presented by Troy’s California Trail Runs, the Half Marathon on November 15, 2025, in El Dorado Hills is an out-and-back style route with rolling terrain, multiple aid stations, creek crossings, and a mix of shaded and exposed trail, challenging runners with elevation changes throughout.
Race Date:
15 November, 2025
The 15 K race, under Troy’s California Trail Runs on November 15, 2025, takes runners further into the foothills at Monte Vista, with a course mixing flat, rolling, and steeper sections of trail, creek crossings, and substantial elevation changes across mostly natural surface.
Race Date:
15 November, 2025
Also hosted by Troy’s California Trail Runs on November 15, 2025 in El Dorado Hills, the 10 K route uses the same rugged trail system—dirt and rock, mostly single-track—with rolling hills, shaded sections, and occasional exposure.
Race Date:
15 November, 2025
Organized by Troy’s California Trail Runs, the 5 K of the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge is held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Falcon Crest Parking Lot / Monte Vista Trailhead, El Dorado Hills, California, along dirt, rocks, and nearly all single-track trails with rolling hills and lots of ups and downs through oak-foothills terrain.
Weather based on historical averages.
FAQs
What is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon?
How long is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon?
Where does the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon?
The Trail Marathon, presented by Troy’s California Trail Runs, runs on November 15, 2025, starting and finishing at the Falcon Crest Parking Lot in El Dorado Hills, California, covering multiple loops of tough rolling terrain.
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon is 42km long.
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon takes place in El Dorado Hills, CA, USA.
Runna classifies the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon elevation profile as Moderate.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon?
The Trail Marathon, presented by Troy’s California Trail Runs, runs on November 15, 2025, starting and finishing at the Falcon Crest Parking Lot in El Dorado Hills, California, covering multiple loops of tough rolling terrain.
How long is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon?
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon take place?
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon takes place in El Dorado Hills, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon?
Runna classifies the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon elevation profile as Moderate.
How can I prepare for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K?
How long is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K?
Where does the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K?
How can I prepare for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K?
Organized by Troy’s California Trail Runs, the 30K is held on November 15, 2025, at the Falcon Crest Parking Lot in El Dorado Hills, California, combining extended trail sections for a demanding long-distance experience.
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K is 30km long.
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K takes place in El Dorado Hills, CA, USA.
Runna classifies the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K elevation profile as Moderate.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K?
Organized by Troy’s California Trail Runs, the 30K is held on November 15, 2025, at the Falcon Crest Parking Lot in El Dorado Hills, California, combining extended trail sections for a demanding long-distance experience.
How long is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K?
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K is 30km long.
Where does the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K take place?
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K takes place in El Dorado Hills, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K?
Runna classifies the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K elevation profile as Moderate.
How can I prepare for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 30K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon?
How long is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon?
Where does the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon?
Presented by Troy’s California Trail Runs, the Half Marathon on November 15, 2025, in El Dorado Hills is an out-and-back style route with rolling terrain, multiple aid stations, creek crossings, and a mix of shaded and exposed trail, challenging runners with elevation changes throughout.
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon takes place in El Dorado Hills, CA, USA.
Runna classifies the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon elevation profile as Moderate.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon?
Presented by Troy’s California Trail Runs, the Half Marathon on November 15, 2025, in El Dorado Hills is an out-and-back style route with rolling terrain, multiple aid stations, creek crossings, and a mix of shaded and exposed trail, challenging runners with elevation changes throughout.
How long is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon?
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon take place?
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon takes place in El Dorado Hills, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon elevation profile as Moderate.
How can I prepare for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K?
How long is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K?
Where does the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K?
How can I prepare for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K?
The 15 K race, under Troy’s California Trail Runs on November 15, 2025, takes runners further into the foothills at Monte Vista, with a course mixing flat, rolling, and steeper sections of trail, creek crossings, and substantial elevation changes across mostly natural surface.
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K is 15km long.
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K takes place in El Dorado Hills, CA, USA.
Runna classifies the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K elevation profile as Moderate.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K?
The 15 K race, under Troy’s California Trail Runs on November 15, 2025, takes runners further into the foothills at Monte Vista, with a course mixing flat, rolling, and steeper sections of trail, creek crossings, and substantial elevation changes across mostly natural surface.
How long is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K?
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K is 15km long.
Where does the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K take place?
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K takes place in El Dorado Hills, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K?
Runna classifies the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K elevation profile as Moderate.
How can I prepare for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 15K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K?
How long is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K?
Where does the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K?
How can I prepare for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K?
Also hosted by Troy’s California Trail Runs on November 15, 2025 in El Dorado Hills, the 10 K route uses the same rugged trail system—dirt and rock, mostly single-track—with rolling hills, shaded sections, and occasional exposure.
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K is 10km long.
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K takes place in El Dorado Hills, CA, USA.
Runna classifies the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K elevation profile as Moderate.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K?
Also hosted by Troy’s California Trail Runs on November 15, 2025 in El Dorado Hills, the 10 K route uses the same rugged trail system—dirt and rock, mostly single-track—with rolling hills, shaded sections, and occasional exposure.
How long is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K?
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K is 10km long.
Where does the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K take place?
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K takes place in El Dorado Hills, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K?
Runna classifies the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K elevation profile as Moderate.
How can I prepare for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 10K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K?
How long is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K?
Where does the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K?
How can I prepare for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K?
Organized by Troy’s California Trail Runs, the 5 K of the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge is held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Falcon Crest Parking Lot / Monte Vista Trailhead, El Dorado Hills, California, along dirt, rocks, and nearly all single-track trails with rolling hills and lots of ups and downs through oak-foothills terrain.
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K is 5km long.
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K takes place in El Dorado Hills, CA, USA.
Runna classifies the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K elevation profile as Moderate.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K?
Organized by Troy’s California Trail Runs, the 5 K of the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge is held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Falcon Crest Parking Lot / Monte Vista Trailhead, El Dorado Hills, California, along dirt, rocks, and nearly all single-track trails with rolling hills and lots of ups and downs through oak-foothills terrain.
How long is the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K?
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K take place?
The Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K takes place in El Dorado Hills, CA, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K?
Runna classifies the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K elevation profile as Moderate.
How can I prepare for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Falcon Crest Winter Trail Challenge 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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