Sat, Jun 5, 2027

Shadow of the Giants 50k & 20k Run

Fish Camp, CA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

31.1 Miles12.4 Miles

Entry is $99 now and rises to $109 after Nov 29, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Shadow of the Giants 50k & 20k Run

The course runs through Sierra National Forest on trails shaded by giant sequoias, with enough climbing to make the longer distance feel earned. The terrain is rooted singletrack with pine duff underfoot, and long stretches where the only sound is your own breathing. Aid stations are spaced far enough apart that you will actually feel them when they appear.

Bib pickup runs the afternoon before at Camp Green Meadows, the outdoor school that serves as the start and finish area. A traditional pre-race lasagna dinner is available that evening in the dining hall if you purchase a ticket ahead of time. Overnight dorm lodging at the camp is also an option. Post-race, the dining hall opens again for food and drinks.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

12.4 Miles · 2026 results

153finishers

1:35:59winner

2:59:00median

5:26:19cutoff

Top 3: Aldo Soriano Vazquez (1:35:59) · Lance Hatleli (1:38:55) · Sarah Tomamichel (1:40:24)

31.1 Miles · 2026 results

125finishers

4:19:59winner

6:52:51median

9:42:14cutoff

Top 3: Kristen Holman (4:19:59) · Chris Martinez (4:26:49) · Jessica Bennink (4:31:35)

The Shadow of the Giants 50k & 20k Run has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

31.1 Miles6/5/2027 07:00$149

12.4 Miles6/5/2027 07:15$99

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Common Questions About the Shadow of the Giants 50k & 20k Run

Will I finish last at the Shadow of the Giants 50k & 20k Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 12.4 Miles field finished slower than 2:59:00, and the last recorded finisher came in around 5:26:19, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Shadow of the Giants 50k & 20k Run a good first 12.4 Miles?

It is a small race (153 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 12.4 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Shadow of the Giants 50k & 20k Run?

The 12.4 Miles winner ran 1:35:59 while the median finisher took 2:59:00. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.