NorCalUltras

Nobody trains for the hard part. Until now. 🔥
 
You put in the miles. You do the workouts. You train your body.
But when training gets hard—or race day doesn’t go the way you planned—your mindset can be the difference.
 
If you’re struggling to stay consistent, doubting yourself, falling apart when things get uncomfortable, or not racing the way you know you’re capable of… this is for you.
Introducing the Mindset Academy, led by Julie Fingar—designed to help you train your mind just like you train your body, so you can handle the hard moments and show up stronger when it matters most.
 
🏃 Ready to take your training AND racing to the next level?
We start August 31st.
🔥 Join us here: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/139711/mindset-academy

Train your body. Train your mind. Be ready for the hard part.

🐸 Finn the Frog and 🦦 Onyx the Otter have been keeping a close eye on the registration list...
Word around the trails is they’re already making predictions about who will be celebrating at the finish line next spring.
Not because they know who’s the fastest.
Not because they know who’s trained the hardest.

Because they know one simple truth:
Every great finish starts with one small decision.

The decision to say yes.
Yes to early morning miles.
Yes to muddy shoes.
Yes to challenging yourself.
Yes to discovering what you’re capable of.
The finish line may be months away, but your journey begins the moment you register.
🌲 Way Too Cool Endurance Runs – 50K & 10M
📅 March 6, 2027

🦦 American River Endurance Runs – 50M; 25 M; 10M
📅 April 3, 2027
So... Finn and Onyx have one question:
Will your name be on the registration list?

Tell us in the comments:
🐸 Way Too Cool
🦦 American River
💚 Both!

Let’s make Spring 2027 one to remember. Register in the links in our bio.

#🐸🦦 Ready to learn the NorCal Two-Step?
Registration is NOW OPEN for our Spring 2027 races!
🐸 Step One: Way Too Cool Endurance Runs Presented by Altra
📅 March 6, 2027
📍 Cool, CA
• 50K
• 10 Mile
Meet Finn the Frog, eat the cupcakes, run some incredible trails, and remember why this race has been “Way Too Cool” since 1990. Fair warning: you may leave wanting to hug strangers. It happens.

🦦 Step Two: American River Endurance Runs Presented by Altra
📅 April 3, 2027
📍 Folsom ➡️ Auburn
• 50 Mile
• 25 Mile
• 10 Mile
Then it’s time to join Onyx the Otter for one of California’s most iconic trail races. Beautiful river views, amazing volunteers, unforgettable finish line vibes... and just enough climbing to keep you humble.
Complete the NorCal Two-Step and earn serious trail bragging rights.
Throw Rio Del Lago into the mix this November, and congratulations... you’ve officially graduated to the NorCal Three-Step. We can’t guarantee better dance moves, but we can promise some pretty epic adventures.

🎉 Registration is OPEN!
🔗 Sign up today — link in bio.
Tag your trail buddies, your running partner, or that friend who keeps saying, “Maybe next year.” Well... next year is officially here.

🐸🦦 Ready to learn the NorCal Two-Step?
Registration is NOW OPEN for our Spring 2027 races!
🐸 Step One: Way Too Cool Endurance Runs Presented by Altra
📅 March 6, 2027
📍 Cool, CA
• 50K
• 10 Mile
Meet Finn the Frog, eat the cupcakes, run some incredible trails, and remember why this race has been “Way Too Cool” since 1990. Fair warning: you may leave wanting to hug strangers. It happens.

🦦 Step Two: American River Endurance Runs Presented by Altra
📅 April 3, 2027
📍 Folsom ➡️ Auburn
• 50 Mile
• 25 Mile
• 10 Mile
Then it’s time to join Onyx the Otter for one of California’s most iconic trail races. Beautiful river views, amazing volunteers, unforgettable finish line vibes... and just enough climbing to keep you humble.
Complete the NorCal Two-Step and earn serious trail bragging rights.
Throw Rio Del Lago into the mix this November, and congratulations... you’ve officially graduated to the NorCal Three-Step. We can’t guarantee better dance moves, but we can promise some pretty epic adventures.

🎉 Registration is OPEN!
🔗 Sign up today — link in bio.
Tag your trail buddies, your running partner, or that friend who keeps saying, “Maybe next year.” Well... next year is officially here.
FindYourAdventure

We had an amazing day at Dirty Dozen Endurance Race yesterday! 🎉🎉

We packed up and headed to Pinole ready to face that 3.37 mile loop with our crew chief extraordinaire , Yvette’s Sports and Medical Massage, to keep us fueled and pain free. 💪🏽 (With come cutie furry assistants/cheerleaders in tow) 🐶

Jack Daniels Track Club showed up big time; every single member placed in their relay or age group!! 🎉

-Julie and Chris (Donut Dashers) competed as a relay and left some smoke on the 6 hour course, completing 41.2 miles 🍩
-Melanie ultra shuffle shuffled her way to victory on the 6 hour course, completing 29.9 miles 👟💨
-Angie had some fire coming out of her shoes as she smashed the 6 hour course, completing 26.9 miles 🔥
-Karina, our baby runner fueled by mainly Coke, destroyed the 12 hour course completing 40.2 miles🥤

What a great day with amazing vibes, volunteers, music, and food. Huge thank you to Sam, Jasmin, and the entire Brazen Racing crew for putting on this amazing event. 10/10 recommend them if you have never done a timed format race before. We’ll see you again next year!! ❤️

Some races are measured in miles.
The magic of Rio is measured in moments. ✨

For 25 years, Rio Del Lago has been more than a race. It’s sunrise over Folsom Lake, the cheers on No Hands Bridge, volunteers who become family, and finish-line hugs you’ll never forget.

This year we’re celebrating 25 years of the Rio Del Lago 100 Mile and 5 years of the Rio Del Lago 50K. Whether it’s your first Rio or your tenth, we’d love for you to be part of this milestone.
💙 Come experience the magic.
📍November 7–8, 2026
🔗 Link in bio to register.
📸:
50K

✨ COMMUNITY > MILES ✨
Some people run races. Some people MAKE races possible.

For years, Brad De Luchi and the legendary Horseshoe Bar crew have brought energy, laughter, costumes, chaos, encouragement, and unforgettable memories to NorCalUltras events like American River and Rio Del Lago. From disco themes and mascot onesies to goats wandering into aid stations and runners crushing quesadillas mid-breakdown 😂 — Horseshoe Bar has become one of the most iconic aid stations around.

But underneath all the fun is something bigger:
community.
People showing up for each other.
Volunteers giving their time, heart, and energy to help runners keep moving forward.
Trail running is so much more than splits and finish lines. It’s about connection, shared suffering, ridiculous moments, and the people who make the experience unforgettable.

Huge thank you to Brad and the entire Horseshoe Bar crew for everything you do for this community. ❤️

AR ✔️ WTC ✔️
…aaaand you thought we were done?? 😂

Oh no no no — we’re just getting warmed up 🔥
Summer mode? Think strong runner energy 💪

Fall plans? How about ✨another finish line✨
If your brain is like “maybe I should chill…”
Kindly respond: “absolutely not 😌”

Rio del Lago Endurance Runs is calling 📣
📅 November 7–8
💸 $30 OFF your entry (yes, this is your sign)

New goals. New miles. Same spicy energy 🌶️
Let’s see what you’ve got 👀
Tag your crew + send it 💃

📸:

🔥 Still riding that AR high?! You’re not alone; Karina just crushed the AR25 and is already turning that finish line energy into her next goal — she’s officially IN for the Rio Del Lago 50K on November 7th 💥
That’s how it’s done 👊
Finish strong ➡️ Stay inspired ➡️ Keep the momentum going

And here’s the kicker…
🎯 $30 OFF registration for the next week- no code needed discount is already taken off the pricing
No better time to say YES.
Run Rio 50K or 100 Miler!
Join Karina. Join the crew.
Let’s keep that American River energy rolling all the way to Rio Del Lago. LINK IN BIO!

👉 Don’t let the stoke fade… build on it.


📸: Facchino Photography