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Runner at the Canyons Endurance Runs in Northern California
Runner at the Canyons Endurance Runs in Northern California

Trail · 50K

1. Canyons 50K

Auburn, CA · Apr 24, 2027 · Registration open

Gain
5.6k ft
Gain / mile
179 ft
Cutoff
10 h
Sierra foothillssingletracksteep climbsfast descentsrolling

Editorial summary

Canyons is not primarily an altitude race. Its challenge comes from repeated Sierra foothill climbing and descending, with enough late climbing to punish runners who overrun the opening sections.