Outlands Endurance Races

About the Event

The Outlands Endurance Races are set for Saturday, April 18, 2026, based at the Peninsula Campground in Pilot Hill, California. This event takes runners through the remote and scenic eastern shores of Folsom Lake, utilizing a mix of rugged singletrack and double-wide trails. The race offers three distinct distances: a 50-miler, a 50K, and a 25K. The courses are designed to be "runnable," featuring steady climbs and smooth trail flow, making the shorter distances ideal for those new to ultramarathons while providing a rigorous 6,100-foot climbing challenge for the 50-mile participants.

Race Distance	Start Time	Elevation Gain
50 Miler	6:00 AM	6,100 ft
50K	8:30 AM	3,407 ft
25K	9:00 AM	1,452 ft

Pilot Hill is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California. The demographic profile of El Dorado County is approximately 76.5% White (Non-Hispanic), 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 5.0% Asian, 1.0% Black or African American, and 3.5% from two or more races. The median annual household income in the county is roughly $99,000. Geographically, the area is situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills, characterized by oak woodlands and the rolling terrain surrounding the American River and Folsom Lake. The climate in mid-April typically features average lows of 7°C (45°F) and highs of 21°C (70°F). Runners should expect dry conditions on the trails, though the proximity to the lake can occasionally produce morning mist that settles in the low-lying canyons.

The event organizers have introduced "The Unity Initiative," a program allowing participants to receive race discounts and donation matching when supporting local nonprofit partners like the Placer Food Bank and CASA. Aid stations across all distances are fully stocked with Skratch Hydration, potatoes, bananas, and other ultra-running staples. Strict cutoff times are enforced for the 50-mile race, requiring a minimum pace of 16:30 minutes per mile to ensure all runners clear the Magnolia Ranch turnaround by 12:45 PM. Registration for all distances remains open until the Thursday prior to the event. The top performance for the 50-mile course was established in 2025 by Christopher Jorde with a finishing time of 7:51:46.

Races Offered

50 Miler

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 80.5K

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Type — Running

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06:00

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$200.00

50K

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$165.00

25K

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 25K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$125.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Pilot Hill.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 5.1° / 18.7°

wb_sunny 2.1° / 15.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.1 /

water_drop 67.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 5.1° / 18.7°

wb_sunny 2.1° / 15.9°

air 8.1 km/h

water_drop 67.5%

About Pilot Hill

Learn more about the host city, Pilot Hill.

Pilot Hill is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California. It is located 13 miles (21 km) west-northwest of Placerville, at an elevation of 1175 feet.