This is a point-to-point stage race from Magnolia Trailhead to Historic Folsom. The full course including transfers is 41 miles, with 32 miles of racing. All racers should park in Historic Folsom and catch the shuttle to the start line (included in your race entry fee). The shuttle leaves at 6:45 am SHARP.
We’ve made some updates to the Mother Lode Epic course in 2023 and beyond to deliver a more enjoyable race experience! Click here for the full Strava Route. Here’s a summary, keep scrolling for maps and Strava route links:
Stages / Transfers | Route Info | Start | End | Notes |
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Friday Packet Pickup | Start: Historic Folsom Amphitheater |
Notes: Friday, June 14, 2024 from 5-7pm in Historic Folsom |
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Parking & Packet Pickup | Start: Historic Folsom |
Notes: Race morning Packet Pickup is open from 6-6:45am. |
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Shuttle | Start: Historic Folsom | End: Magnolia Trailhead |
Notes: Shuttle for you & your bike is included with your race entry. |
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Stage #1 |
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Start: Magnolia Trailhead | End: Cronan Ranch |
Notes: Race starts at 8:30 am |
Transfer #1 | Start: Cronan Ranch | End: Cronan Ranch |
Notes: New in 2022: Stage 1 finishes before the climb up to Westridge! You’ll still have to pedal uphill, but not at race pace. |
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Stage #2 |
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Start: Cronan Ranch | End: Acorn Creek Trailhead |
Notes: New in 2022: Stage 2 finishes with a downhill to Acorn Creek Trailhead. |
Transfer #2 |
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Start: Acorn Creek Trailhead | End: Salmon Falls Ranch |
Notes: New in 2023: After entering Salmon Falls Ranch through the huge culvert under the road, you’ll enjoy the aid station before continuing deeper into Salmon Falls Ranch and up the 500ft Chaparral Ridge Trail climb. Aid Station #2 is about halfway through the transfer. |
Stage #3 |
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Start: Salmon Falls Ranch | End: Peninsula Campground |
Notes: New in 2023: Stage 3 starts at the top of the new Chaparral Ridge Trail in Salmon Falls Ranch, with a 7+ minute and 600ft descent to start the stage. |
Transfer #3 |
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Start: Peninsula Campground | End: Dotons Point |
Notes: New in 2022: Shorter transfer with minimal pavement before you hop on the boat. |
Stage #4 | Start: Dotons Point | End: Beals Point |
Notes: Boatload starts, 7.9 miles |
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Transfer #4 | Start: Beals Point | End: Historic Folsom |
Notes: All racers must ride this final portion of the course into Folsom for results to be valid. |
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Balance Bike Bash | Start: Historic Folsom |
Notes: Free! Balance bike races for ages 5 & under |
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Post-Race Party | Start: Historic Folsom Amphitheater |
Notes: Celebrate your achievement at our post-race party in Historic Folsom’s Zittel Family Amphitheater! |
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Awards Ceremony | Start: Historic Folsom Amphitheater |
Notes: 5:00 PM at the Zittel Family Amphitheater in Historic Folsom |
*Riders must be ready to start the Stage by the listed start time. If riders are unable to do so, they and their bike will be SAGed forward to the next stage where they may continue with the race. We are doing this because this race is in the Sacramento area in the middle of summer, and we don’t want anyone keeling over!
Full Mother Lode Epic Route on Strava
8-week MTB ride club for Junior High
Spring Thursday night MTB race series for 5th grade & under
Spring Thursday night MTB race series for 5th grade & under
Spring Thursday night MTB race series for 5th grade & under