
Knickerbocker Canyon Trail Run
Race Date
Mar 28, 2026
Location
Auburn, CA
The Experience
Participants of this race will run along the historic Western States trail, out to “No Hands Bridge”, then tackle one of the toughest climbs in the area: the dreaded K2 training hill. The 5K and 10K courses include killer single-track trails along the banks and canyons of the American River; the Half Marathon and 35K cross “No Hands Bridge”, up K2 then towards Cool, CA. If you’re in it for the long haul, you will head back down to the River the ascend the the long series of switchbacks, known as the “Dam Hill”. The course is varied and far from monotonous, allowing runners to push past discomfort and focus on what’s enjoyable. Park Information: American River Canyon Overlook Park, Auburn SRA Start Times: 35K & Half – 8:30 AM 10K – 9:00 AM 5K – 9:00 AM
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Start Location
885 Pacifc Ave., Auburn, CA, 95603
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick464 years running
~75 finishers a year
shrinking
14% returning runners
4 timing sources
runners from 5 states
winner 1:46:59
typical high 61°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
42°
Afternoon (High)
61°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 327 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
327
Median time
2:49:12
Latest turnout
65
States
7
Turnout by year
2023–2026
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