Lake Natoma Trail Run 5K & 10K - 2026 | Fair Oaks, CA, United States

About the Event

The Lake Natoma Trail Run 5K & 10K will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 8:00 AM PDT, starting at 9500 Sunset Ave in Fair Oaks, CA. The course travels through wetlands, oaks, and single track on the north shore of Lake Natoma, an area once mined by gold prospectors. A kids run option is available for those under 10 years old. Proceeds support the Rachel Anne Gray Memorial Scholarship.

Distance	Start Time	Location	Inclusions	Notes
5 km	8:00 AM	Lake Natoma, Fair Oaks, CA	Custom finisher medal; Trail Run Survival kit (fanny pack, chap stick, electrolytes)	Scenic foothill trails, lake views
10 km	8:00 AM	Lake Natoma, Fair Oaks, CA	Custom finisher medal; Trail Run Survival kit (fanny pack, chap stick, electrolytes)	Scenic foothill trails, lake views
Kids Run	To be confirmed	Lake Natoma, Fair Oaks, CA	Not specified	For ages under 10

All participants must follow event rules as provided by the organizer. Packet pickup is available on Friday, June 5 from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM at Fleet Feet Folsom (6610 Folsom‑Auburn Rd., Folsom, CA 95630). Packets may also be picked up the morning of the race at the event location. The entrance to the event area is at the intersection of Sunset & Main Avenues in Fair Oaks. The trails are not suitable for strollers.

All entry fees are non‑refundable and may not be transferred to future races. However, entries may be transferred to other individuals for this race.
Each finisher receives a custom finisher medal. Each participant receives a Trail Run Survival kit (custom fanny pack, chap stick, and electrolytes).
Proceeds support the Rachel Anne Gray Memorial Scholarship.
The event was formerly known as the Mississippi Bar Trail Run and is in its fifth annual edition.
Sponsors and sponsorship inquiries: contact Davey King at [email protected] or (916) 536‑6753.

This annual trail run is hosted by the Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District. The area is popular for hiking, bird watching, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The event hashtags are #lakenatomarailrun and #fairoakstrailrun. Last year's race results are available on the event website.

Contact: Davey King at (916) 536‑6753 or via the event website.
No specific cut‑off times are listed for the 5 km or 10 km distances.
Race maps are available online for both the 5 km and 10 km courses.

The Lake Natoma Trail Run in Fair Oaks, CA on June 6, 2026, offers a 5 km and 10 km trail run (plus a kids run for under 10) along the north shore of Lake Natoma, with custom finisher medals, survival kits, proceeds supporting the Rachel Anne Gray Memorial Scholarship, and packet pickup at Fleet Feet Folsom.

Races Offered

10K Run

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$57.62

5K Run

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:00

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$52.28

Kid's Dirty Fun Run

Jun 06, 2026

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Distance — 0.8K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$18.04

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Fair Oaks.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 15.0° / 33.1°

wb_sunny 13.1° / 30.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.1 /

water_drop 46.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 15.0° / 33.1°

wb_sunny 13.1° / 30.8°

air 10.1 km/h

water_drop 46.6%

About Fair Oaks

Learn more about the host city, Fair Oaks.

Fair Oaks is an unincorporated community in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Fair Oaks as a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 32,514 at the 2020 census, up from 30,912 at the 2010 census. The Fair Oaks zip code is 95628 and its area codes are 916 and 279. It is bordered to the west by Carmichael, north by the city of Citrus Heights, to the east by Orangevale, and to the south by the American River.