Situated on the north shore of Lake Natoma, Mississippi Bar makes for a beautiful yet challenging trail run prospect!  This race highlights the unique natural features that make our area truly one of a kind: the rocky, open terrain evidence of a gold mining past; the meandering trails of the American River enjoyed in all seasons by outdoor enthusiasts; and the rolling, oak-studded hills that define the beloved Fair Oaks bluffs.

5K Course Features

The 5K course ventures up into the oak-lined bluffs that consist of single and double track trails with some areas of steep elevation change (incline and decline). From atop the bluffs, you will have beautiful views of Lake Natoma and the unique rock dredge trails left behind by gold prospectors. The descent will take you into the back half of the course which will run along a flat access road and back into the main event area.

10K Course Features

The 10K course will include the 5K course while also expanding into the wetlands of Mississippi Bar and along the shores of the lake. This route will occur on single and double track trails and access roads, consisting of extruding river rock, gravel, mild switchbacks, and minimal elevation changes.

Download: 5k map | 10K map

Click on the links above to be taken to the AllTrails website. From there you can download any number of GPS-related files like GPX, Google Earth, Garmin, etc. for use on your own smartphone, smartphone, or other device.

RACHEL ANNE GRAY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

In honor of Rachel Anne Gray, a cherished member of Fair Oaks who has left a lasting impact on our community, the Gray family along with the Fair Oaks Youth Advisory Board and FORPD are proud to host the Rachel Anne Gray Memorial Scholarship Program to acknowledge young people who are committed to community and school service and who seek positive solutions to the critical problems and issues today’s youth face. 

Rachel, who passed away on September 2^nd, 2012 at the age of 21, was an active individual in our community and her spirit of living life to the fullest each day continues to make a difference in the people she touched.

Please help us by donating to support the three scholarships in Rachel’s name that have been awarded annually since 2015 to deserving high school students in Fair Oaks.

Applications no longer accepted

We are no longer seeking sponsors or vendors. We have a long history of partnering with local businesses and would love to work with you next year!

Thank you for your interest in helping us!

Even though we are no longer holding the physical event, we will need your help next year! Please keep us in mind. Thank you for your support!

Frequently asked questions

When can i run my race?

You can run your 5K or 10K anytime, anywhere until the end of June 7th. We hope this gives all participants the opportunity to run that fits best with their own schedule.

Are there tracks of the course available?

We currently have the course maps available through AllTrails by clicking on the links below. From there you can download any number of GPS-related files like GPX, Google Earth, Garmin, etc. for use on your own smartphone, smartphone, or other device.

5K Map | 10K Map

I’ve submitted my results through Race Roster. When can I expect to receive my t-shirt and finisher medal?

Due to the changed circumstances of the virtual event, we will only be able to provide t-shirts and finisher medals to participants after June 7th. We will communicate with everyone directly via email about how we will be getting them to you in the safest, most efficient way possible.

WHO CAN I CONTACT WITH further QUESTIONS about the virtual race?

If you have a question you need answered, please contact our Race Director, Nick Davison, at ndavison@forpd.org.