Shuttles are cancelled!!

First of all let us share with all of you that our event is NOT cancelled, in fact we were waiting to hear from the local authorities before we send out your final email.
While our event is not cancelled, our shuttles are cancelled!

Here are a couple of ways you can coordinate a ride to the start area:

Ask your significant other - No signification other? go to step 2

Ask a friend - No friends? got to step 3

do you have a Smart phone? If not, go get one then go to step 4

Download Uber or Lyft and create and acct. Currently the approximate cost of Uber of Lyft from the finish area to the start is between $12 - $21 depending on your race.

Now that you have a solution, we'll see you at the start area.

In order to stay within State of California mandate rules we cannot have people closer than 6 feet apart. So we ask for everyone of you that you stay further than 6ft apart at the start of the race. Open your arms, if the person next to you is close enough for you or them to touch you, then please move a little bit further apart.

When and where:

March 14, 2020

50 mile Start - Cool Staging Area - Click here for map (behind fire station) 6:00am (Cool, CA)

Marathon Start - No Hands Bridge Marathon 8:00am

Half Marathon - Rattlesnake Bar boat launch 9:30am

All distances will finish at Beals Point Recreation Area.

Information:

Pioneer Spirit has been one of the most challenging races in trail running around Northern California. This hot summer race is now moving to the spring and with new distance options. We are also stoked to be hosting the USATF 50 MILE TRAIL CHAMPIONSHIPS on this course. That is right, this race will serve as the 2020 USATF 5o MILE CHAMPIONSHIP. Come out and run with the best runners in the country.

From Cool to Folsom; this course follows the Nineteenth Century gold miners path along the North Fork of the American River.
This path was worn in by miners in search of a good sand bar for gold panning.

Eventually their path would become known as the Pioneer Express Trail: the most express route from the gold fields along the American river to Folsom.

All distance for this race will end at Beals Point Recreation Area.All of the distances follow a point to point course. Shuttle cost is included in the Marathon and 50 mile race. Half Marathon Runners will have the option to purchase a shuttle ride to the start area.

Shuttles are cancelled due to COVID 19

All runners will receive a plaid shirts, finishers medal, and much more schwag from our sponsors. Also, 50 mile finishers will receive a finishers jacket.

Pacers:

Pacer are only allowed for the Solo 50 mile runners. Pacer must join the runner at designated aid stations with access to crew memebers. Please, see the chart in the distance page for detailed instructions.

Pacers are not allowed in any other distances.

***No Relay team option will be available for 2020***

Cut off times:

The event will have a total final cut off time at the finish line of 8:00pm for all distances, runner that cross the finish line after 8:00pm will be counted as a DNF and their time results will not be posted. Runners must also follow on course cut off times rules. Failure to leave the course when missing a cut off time will result in an immediate DQ; taking your bib number off is not enough.

11 Aid Stations

Pioneer Spirit 50 is probably the best 50 miler for first timers and seasoned runners, with 11 full aid stations along the course and 10 of them with crew access, this is definitely an event that involves runners and spectators alike. If you plan to have a crew, click here for a printable list of AS locations. Pacers are only allowed to join their runners at designated spots, see the AS chart below for more details.

Shuttle

Shuttle to the start area is included in your registration for all distances. Pick up at Beals Point.

Pick up times: 5:00am (50 miles), 7:00am (Marathon), 8:30am (Half Marathon)

Cupless Event

Each runner is responsible for bringing their own reusable cup or water bottle. Reusable cups are small, are no problem to carry along while running and will save thousands of cups from being trashed, and possibly blown away littering our beautiful trails. We will have some small collapsible water containers for sale at the event, or we recommend you purchase one in advance at your local running store or online at HydraPouch.

Major Swag

All of STR events are filled with goodies, while we know the killer hills and post race party will make you want to sign up again, we celebrate your finish with major swag. All of Pioneer Spirit 50 Miler finishers will receive a jacket, and finishers in all distances will receive a medal.

Custom Bibs

All runners will receive a custom bib with the elevation profile. This profile will allow you to see what’s ahead on the course during the race. The elevation profile is placed upside down so you can easily read it while the bib is pinned to your shorts or t-shirt.

Amazing Post Race Feast

Pioneer Spirit 50 is not only known for the killer hills, amazing aid stations, and very likely high heat. But, is also known for the amazing post race party feel with plenty of pizza and local craft beer.

50 Mile Aid Stations:

For all other distances, click on the link above "Learn More about each distance"

Aid Station	Mile	Next Aid	Drop Bag	Crew	Cutoff	Pacer Pickup	Relay Exchange	Live Tracking
Start-Cool	0	3.8	NO	YES	6:00am	----	YES	YES
Cool AS #1	3.8	6.0	NO	YES	----	----	YES	----
Knickerboker #1	9.8	5.1	NO	YES	----	----	YES	----
Knickerboker #2	14.9	3.0	NO	YES	----	----	YES	----
Cool AS #2	17.9	3.4	YES	YES	10:45am	----	YES	YES
No Hands Bridge	21.3	5.2	NO	YES (Walk in only)	----	----	YES	----
Gate 142 AS	26.5	2.8	YES	YES (Walk in only)	1:00pm Strict	----	YES	YES
Oregon Bar	29.3	6	NO	NO	----	----	----	----
Rattlesnake Bar	35.3	2.8	NO	YES	3:30pm Strict	YES	YES	----
Horseshoe Bar	38.1	6.5	NO	NO	----	----	----	----
Granite Bay	44.6	5.4	YES	YES	6:25pm Strict	YES	YES	YES
Beals Point rec. area - Finish Line	50.00		YES	YES	8:00pm	YES	----	YES

Note:

Runners must check in at each aid station.

All cutoff times will be enforced

All distances are approximate

**The elevation and distance shown above is not 100% accurate, this course has over 7,000 feet of vertical gain and 50 miles in distance, Be prepared!**

PIONEER SPIRIT TRAIL RACE

Shuttles are cancelled!!

When and where:

Information:

Shuttles are cancelled due to COVID 19

Pacers:

Cut off times:

MALE

FEMALE

What’s Included

11 Aid Stations

Shuttle

Cupless Event

Major Swag

Custom Bibs

Amazing Post Race Feast

50 Mile Aid Stations:

2016 RACE RESULTS AND PICTURES

2016

2017

2018

2015 Race Start

PIONEER SPIRIT TRAIL RACE

Live Tracking - click on other events to move between distances.

Click on Plan of action to learn more about our stand regarding the current COVID 19.

Shuttles are cancelled!!

When and where:

Information:

Shuttles are cancelled due to COVID 19

Pacers:

Cut off times:

MALE

FEMALE

Learn more about each distance.

Couldn't find the information you need?

What’s Included

11 Aid Stations

Shuttle

Cupless Event

Major Swag

Custom Bibs

Amazing Post Race Feast

50 Mile Aid Stations:

Are you ready to take on the challenge?

2016 RACE RESULTS AND PICTURES

2016

2017

2018

2015 Race Start