NO HANDS Trail Run
50K, 35K, Half Marathon, & 8KJanuary 9, 2027
American River Overlook Park
Auburn, CA
RACE INFO
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. Both the 8k and Heavy Half courses include killer single-track trails along the banks and canyons of the American River; the Half Marathon will cross “No Hands Bridge”, up K2 then towards Cool, CA. Not to be outdone by Training Hill, everyone will climb the punishing Overlook Hill to the finish line, where you’ll revel in the 50 meters of perfectly flat path. 50K runners extend the adventure by crossing over highway 49 to traverse the Wendell T. Robie trail and continuing to explore the Auburn State Recreation Area. The Half may be heavy, but the 50K is down right Furious. 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
Location: American River Canyon Overlook Park
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2027
Events: 50K, 35K, Half Marathon & 8K
Start Times:
Furious 50K & 35K – 7:30 AM
Heavy Half – 8:00 AM
8K – 8:30 AM
Early Check-In & Bib Pickup Option:
Friday, January 8, 2027 (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM) – Fleet Feet Roseville –
1850 Douglas Blvd Ste #418, Roseville, CA 95661
Race Morning Check-In & Bib Pickup Option:
Saturday, January 9, 2027 (6:45 AM – 8:30 AM) – American River Overlook Park
Time Limit: There is an 8.5 hour time limit for the 50K race. All runners must be off the course by 4:00 PM.
Parking: Parking is free and available within the American River Overlook park, and adjacent streets.
Directions:
American River Canyon Overlook Park
855 Pacific Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
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Capacity: The No Hands Trail Run has a capacity of 400 runners, across all distances.
Timing: All races are professionally chip timed, utilizing MyLaps and Race Director, ensuring your time is captured as accurately as possible. Disposable chips are attached to back of each race bib.
Post-Race: We offer a broad selection of sweet and salty snacks, as well as fresh fruit and a diverse line up of pre-packaged food options (chips, cakes, jerky, etc.).
Dog Policy: Dogs are allowed at Overlook Park and within the Auburn State Recreation Area.
COURSE MAPS
Furious 50K (31.3 Miles with 5,550′ Elevation Gain)
35K (20.9 Miles with 3,685′ Elevation Gain)
Heavy Half Marathon (13.5 Miles with 2,800′ Elevation Gain)
8K (4.8 Miles with 950′ Elevation Gain)
DETAILED COURSE INFO
Printable Course Information
Course Composition
The vast majority of the course will be run on challenging, technical dirt trails. Both the half marathon and 8K course include steep hills. Hiking/trekking poles are permitted at this venue.
Course Markings
Courses are marked with colored surveyor ribbon, placed approximately every 200 meters along the course. Turns are marked heavily on the inside of the turn, with ~3 ribbons placed just before and just after the intersection. There will also be 8.5″ x 11″ laminated signs and flour arrows on the ground (when allowed) at critical or complicated sections. The detailed course map displays which colored ribbons must be followed for each route. Please keep in mind if you are running a longer distance, you will likely need to follow more than one color while out on the course. The most important course marking is the blue ribbon. Blue ribbons indicate “wrong way” trails. You will see blue ribbons, but do not run past a blue ribbon or you will be heading off course!
Inside Trail Racing aid stations are replete with an optimal variety of glycogen-replenishing, electrolyte-replacing products. The following is a list of some of the foods and beverages each aid station may provide: Gu Energy gels and chews, Gu Stroop-Waffles, trail mix, pretzels, potato chips, Oreo cookies, PB&J sandwiches, M&M’s, boiled potatoes with salt, Coke, Ginger Ale, water, Skratch Labs Sports Hydration, salt tablets, and seasonal fresh fruit. Aid stations are also equipped with general first aid items (but no anti-inflammatory medicine).
As distances between aid station vary, we strongly encourage all runners to carry at least one 20oz bottle during their run.
Skratch Labs is 80 calories per serving with minimal sugar (4g per 100 ml) and a ratio of sugar (glucose + fructose) that is optimized for faster absorption, an electrolyte profile that actually matches what is lost in sweat (800 mg sodium, 80 mg potassium, 100 mg calcium, and 80 mg of magnesium per liter).
Drop bag services are not available.
Cupless Event
This a cupless event, meaning aid stations will not have paper cups available for runner use. Each runner will be responsible for carrying their own water bottle or reusable cup. Reusable cups and soft flasks are made of silicone, are collapsible, and easy to carry with you while you run. Going cupless will keep hundreds, or thousands, of paper cups from being thrown away or left littering the trails. Read more about our cupless events here. We will be selling reusable cups ($5) and 500ml Soft Flasks ($15) at the event.
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VOLUNTEER
Without the support of enthusiastic and caring volunteers producing our races would not be possible. Volunteers of all ages and abilities help with setup, check-in, aid stations, course marshaling, timing, and post-race food. Volunteering is a fun, novel way to experience races, play in the outdoors, and spend time with friendly people.
All volunteers receive a free race T-shirt, free food, and the ability to earn credit toward a future Inside Trail Racing event, commensurate to the amount of time worked.
To volunteer for this year’s event, please submit our online volunteer form.
AWARDS
★ In an effort to promote healthy competition, overall awards are determined by gun time (the first 3 men and women across the finish line). Age group awards are determined by chip time (the time from crossing the start line to crossing the finish line).
The top three overall winners (male and female) of each race distance will receive a custom trophy with the race logo.
All 50k finishers will receive a custom pint glass with the race logo.
The Dead Last Finisher (DLF) in each even will receive a custom award.
Age-group medals (3 deep) will be awarded in the following categories, for male, female, and non-binary:
• 13 and under
• 14 – 19
• 20 – 29
• 30 – 39
• 40 – 49
• 50 – 59
• 60 – 69
• 70 and over
SHIRTS
Most of our race shirts are District Perfect-Tri tri-blend fabric shirt. This tee is made with top-of-the-line sportswear technology to heighten performance during your toughest workouts. With sun defense, moisture-wicking technology, quick stain release, and comfortable fit, this tri-blend performance crew serves the needs of every athlete. It’s the perfect year-round choice for outdoor sports and exercise. Get the most out of your workout with this tough, hardworking tee.
Features:
● 4.5-ounce, 50/25/25 poly/combed ring spun cotton/rayon, 32 singles
● 1X1 rib knit neck
● Shoulder to shoulder taping
● UPF 30
To be guaranteed a shirt and shirt size, you must register by December 26, 2026.
COURSE RECORDS
| Distance | Name | Age | Year | Time |
| 8K – Male | Anthony Cortes | 27 | 2021 | 31:56 |
| 8K – Female | Desiree Staeffler-Marchbanks | 37 | 2025 | 45:07 |
| Heavy Half Marathon – Male | Corey Baxter | 38 | 2021 | 1:40:13 |
| Heavy Half Marathon – Female | Peyton Bilo | 23 | 2021 | 1:52:50 |
| 35K – Male | Jacob Banta | 31 | 2026 | 2:32:07 |
| 35K – Female | Collier Lawrence | 35 | 2022 | 3:09:12 |
| 50K – Male | Peyton Bilo | 27 | 2025 | 4:58:08 |
| 50K – Female | Darren Thomas | 31 | 2025 | 4:09:07 |
PAST RESULTS
NO HANDS TRAIL RUN
JANUARY 10, 2026
50K RESULTS
35K RESULTS
HEAVY HALF RESULTS
8K RESULTS
NO HANDS TRAIL RUN
JANUARY 11, 2025
50K RESULTS
35K RESULTS
HEAVY HALF RESULTS
8K RESULTS
NO HANDS TRAIL RUN
JANUARY 6, 2024
50K RESULTS
35K RESULTS
HEAVY HALF RESULTS
8K RESULTS
Additional results can be found on ultrasignup.com.
THE FINE PRINT
ITR Refund Policy:
Entry fees to our trail runs are non-refundable, and we do not offer transfers or deferrals to future races. Only registered runners can participate, and you may not exchange your entry with another individual. However, with advanced notice, we are happy to credit part of your entry fee to a future Inside Trail Racing event. A credit worth 50% of your original race fee will be issued if the cancellation is received at least 3 weeks prior to the race. There will be no credits or refunds provided if a cancellation is made within 3 weeks of the race. Credits will be available for 1 full year from its issue date. Only registered runners can participate, and you cannot exchange your entry with another runner.
Hosting a trail running event is an expensive and risky endeavor. All race costs are paid for well in advance of race day, so there is no financial gain to be made if a person does not show up on race day. We want all of our registered runners to show up, run, and have fun. While we understand that injuries, conflicts, emergencies, deaths, and other unfortunate events happen and may impact your plans for participation, we must adhere to our cancellation policies.
We do not cancel races due to rain or heat. Due to trail work, closures, or for myriad other reasons, permitting agencies may require changes to the publicized courses at any time prior to an event. This is out of our control, and we therefore will not offer refunds or credits in such a situation. If a race location is changed, but still hosted on the same day, we will automatically transfer the registration over to the new venue, or entrants may choose to run the race remotely and we will mail awards. If a race is postponed all entrants will be transferred to the new date.
If the situation does arise where ITR must outright cancel an event, for any reason, there will be no refunds. This could include earthquakes, floods, extreme weather, unsafe air quality, pandemics, or any other “Act of God”. There will be no refunds, but future race credit or deferrals may be available, dependent on the circumstances and how close to the race date the event was cancelled. We will communicate with all registered runners as soon as possible regarding the cancellation and any pertinent information.
Please refer to our online FAQ page for answers to other commonly asked questions.
NO HANDS HEAVY HALF & 8K PHOTOS
2025 Race Photos
by Let’s Wander Productions
2024 Race Photos
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Race Day Photo Gallery
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