
Available distances
Races on the programme
| Race | Distance | Elevation gain |
|---|---|---|
| Trail 50 km | 31 mi | 4,800 ft |
| Trail 10 mi | 10 mi | — |
About
The Way Too Cool 50K, held in early March in Cool, California, is one of the most popular 50K trail races in the American West and the traditional opener of the ultra season. About 1,000 runners take on the trails of the Auburn State Recreation Area, partly shared with the Western States finish, before the famous frog cupcake at the finish line.
Highlights
- Off-road
- Forest
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Cool.
Heart of Cool Trail Run
Oct 17, 2026 · Cool, CA · 0 mi away
3.1 mi · 6.2 mi · 13 mi
Way Too Cool 50k
Mar 6, 2027 · Cool, CA · 1 mi away
32 mi · 10.8 mi
Sunset & Cider Trail Races
Oct 10, 2026 · Auburn, CA · 3 mi away
5 mi · 13 mi · 31 mi
FOURmidable
Feb 17, 2027 · Auburn, CA · 3 mi away
31 mi · 22 mi · 13 mi · 8.1 mi
The Quest! Adventure Run
Mar 13, 2027 · Auburn, CA · 3 mi away
6 mi · 12 mi
Knickerbocker Canyon Trail Run
Mar 27, 2027 · Auburn, CA · 3 mi away
22 mi · 13 mi · 6.2 mi · 3.1 mi