Mother Lode Epic

Registration & Pricing

Registration opens on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Join our email list to be notified!

All racers must register online. Registration closes on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 and there is no late or race day registration. Space is limited to 300 people!

Race entry includes:

Shuttle for you and your bike from Historic Folsom to the start line at Magnolia Ranch Trailhead (near Coloma)
Five stages of chip timed trail racing
Aid stations at the end of each stage
Transfer via boat for you and your bike across Folsom Lake
An epic finish party in the Historic Folsom amphitheater
Post-race meal voucher to use at select restaurants in Historic Folsom
Mother Lode Epic tech t-shirt
Podium awards for the top 3 in each category

Important deadlines:

April 6, 2026: Request a 50% refund of your 2026 registration. See bottom of page for details.
May 6, 2026: Request a deferral of your 2026 registration to 2027. See bottom of page for details.
May 12, 2026: Guarantee your t-shirt size and get your name on your race plate
May 28, 2026: Request a transfer of your 2026 registration to a friend. See bottom of page for details.
June 3, 2026: Last day to register! There is no late or onsite registration. Not kidding!

Category	Thru March 31	April 1 - May 17	May 18 - June 3	After June 3
Category: Individual Categories	Thru March 31: $195	April 1 - May 17: $215	May 18 - June 3: $235	After June 3: You're outta luck!
Category: Team Relay (Per Person)	Thru March 31: $130	April 1 - May 17: $150	May 18 - June 3: $170	After June 3: You're outta luck!

All prices above include processing fee.

Group Registration Discount (New for 2026!)

Discounts:

10% off for 5–9 racers
15% off for 10+ racers

One person registers and pays for the group, with the discount applied automatically at checkout. Participants will receive a follow-up email to complete their individual details.

Closes April 30, 2026. All racer info must be finalized by May 6, 2026.

Group registrations are non-refundable. Standard deferral and transfer policies apply.

Relay Team Info

**Both relay team members need to register separately! You will each pay your portion of the entry fee during registration. Please make sure to enter the same team name as your teammate during registration.

Race entry for teams includes shuttle to the start and boat transfer for one person, and t-shirts, post-race meal voucher and fun for both people. Each person in a 2-Person team must do at least two Stages, but teams may divide them up however they want (e.g. Person #1 does Stages #1 & #2, or #1 & #3, etc.). You must wait for your teammate to finish their stage(s) before starting your leg; teammates cannot be on course at the same time.

Team relay transportation: The person riding Stage 1 can opt to take the provided shuttle, or be dropped off at the start. One Start Line Access Pass is included with your team entry; you do not need to purchase a pass. Teams are responsible for coordinating their own transportation between stages.

Junior Racer Policy

Riders younger than 15 years old interested in participating, please email us at community@clippedinforlife.org. We absolutely celebrate juniors who want to challenge themselves, but we want to be sure everyone is on the page about the training and fitness needed to make this race a positive experience.

Parking & Start Line Access

Due to severely limited space for vehicles at the start line, racers are strongly encouraged to use the start line shuttle included in your race entry for you and your bike. Racers park for free in Historic Folsom to catch the shuttle up to the start line at 6:45am.

If you prefer to provide your own transportation to the start line in lieu of taking the provided shuttle (including drop-offs), you will need to purchase a Start Line Access Pass during registration for $20.

Relay Teams: All relay teams will receive one Start Line Access Pass included in your entry at no additional cost.

Access to the Magnolia Ranch Trailhead parking lot will be strictly limited to race staff, official shuttles, and those that purchase a Start Line Access Pass. Please note, all vehicles must be cleared from the Magnolia Ranch parking lot when the race starts at 8:30am.

Refunds, Deferrals & Transfers

Refunds: If you are unable to attend this year’s race for any reason, you may request a 50% refund of your registration fee through April 6, 2026. Partial refunds must be requested via email to community@clippedinforlife.org by Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11:59pm PST.

After April 6, 2026, our no-refunds policy applies (see Clipped In for Life refund policy) including but not limited to cancellation/postponement, injury, family/business emergency, medical emergency, or unexpected travel.

Group registrations purchased through our group discount program are not eligible for a refund for any reason.

Deferrals: If you are unable to attend this year’s race for any reason, you may request to defer your registration fee to the following year for a $25 non-refundable fee. You will receive a credit in the amount of your original registration to apply towards next year’s race (any increase in race price will apply), and your registration cannot be deferred a second time. Deferrals must be requested via email to community@clippedinforlife.org by Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:59pm PST.

Transfers: You may transfer your registration to another racer of your choice for a $25 non-refundable fee. Transfers must be requested via email to community@clippedinforlife.org by Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:59pm PST. Please include the name and contact information of the racer you are transferring to. We are not able to help you find someone to transfer your entry to unless there is a waitlist.

Deferrals and transfers are only available to registrants for the current year’s race and are not retroactive.