Experience the beauty of Camino, Ca at this 3-mile and 9-mile trail run event brought to you in large part by the Apple Hill^® Growers Association, Whole Foods Market and Rapetti Farms. You'll take a scenic journey on this fun, cross country course that will take you up hills, where you'll be amazed at the breathtaking views, then wind around and through blooming apple orchards, vineyards, lush forest and tree farms.

A portion of the proceeds from the Apple Hill® Blossom Trail Run will benefit Hope House of El Dorado County. Hope House is a not for profit, transitional living program for homeless women with young children. Through connection to resources, mentors, life skill classes, counseling, financial planning and more, Hope House families are supported in gaining independence. Visit www.emerginghope.info for more information. If you would like to make a separate donation to Hope House, please visit How to Help Give Hope or you may bring a check or cash donation to the registration desk on race day.

Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Distances: 3 mile run/walk or 9 mile run
Start Time: 8:30am (9 mile), 8:45am (3 mile)

On-line Registration Fees:
3 mile - $25
9 mile - $30
Youth (17 and under) - $15
Registration fee includes race fee, t-shirt, goodie bag and post-race goodies

Race Day Registration:
If we do not reach 500 runners by the Thurs, April 15 cutoff, you may register race day for an additional $10. Cash or check only. Make checks payable to the Apple Hill Growers Association.

Race Day check-in and packet pick-up:
Check-in and pick-up your bib from 7am to 8:15am at El Dorado Orchards (start/finish area)
Shirts and goody bags will be available after you finish your race.

Course: If you click on the "Map" link above, you'll see a general map of the course. Because the course is run entirely on private property, it is not open to pre-run prior to race day.

Start/Finish Line: El Dorado Orchards, 2881 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA (see map)
Directions and Parking Info: MAP

Coming from the Sacramento/Placerville area, take the Schnell School turn-off.

Turn left on Schnell School Rd.

Turn Right on Carson Rd.

Follow Carson Road up to North Canyon Road.

Early arrivals will veer left onto N. Canyon Rd until parking fills.

Parking attendants will direct you where to park.

Parking areas: El Dorado Orchards, Rapetti Farms, other parking areas along N. Canyon Rd between El Dorado Orchards and Carson Road and finally at Boa Vista Orchards on Carson Road.

N. Canyon Road will close at 8:15am.

Aid Stations: Three aid stations on the 9-mile course, at mile 3, mile 5, and mile 7.

Age Divisions: Male and Female Age Groups: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over

Awards: Medals will be presented to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each group.

Raffle Drawing: Fill out a raffle ticket at check-in for a chance to win a great raffle prize from our participating sponsors, including fruit pies and wine!

Participating Ranches
El Dorado Orchards, Goldbud Farms, U.S. Forest Service Nursery, Lava Cap Winery, Rapetti Farms, Hillside Tree Farm, Short Ranch, Madrona Vineyards, Fudge Factory Farm, High Hill Ranch, McGee Tree Farm, Carson Ridge Tree Farm, Boa Vista Orchards

Bring the whole family! Come for the run, stay and enjoy the Apple Blossom Festival for wine tasting, apple pie, cooking classes, quilt show, train, horse and pony rides for the kids, and more... Apple Blossom Festival