The Apple Hill Blossom Trail Run is a very unique trail running experience. Only on this selected day during the year will you take a scenic journey on this fun, cross country course where you'll be amazed at the breathtaking views, blooming apple orchards, vineyards, a lush forest and tree farms.

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011

Distances: 4 mile run/walk or 9 mile run
Start Time: 8:30am (9 mile), 8:45am (4 mile)

On-line Registration Fees:
4 mile - (Early Bird Special) $30 through April 1; $35 April 2 - 28
9 mile - (Early Bird Special) $40 through April 1; $45 April 2 - 28
Youth (17 and under) - $15
Registration fee includes race fee, t-shirt and goodie bag
Online registration closes at 10pm on Thursday, April 28th.

Race Day Registration:
We have not reached our runner limit, therefore, race day registration will be open to walk up registrations on Saturday, starting at 7am. We have plenty of room.
Race day (walk up) registration fee:
4 mile - $45; 9 mile - $55; youth - $25
Cash or check only. Make checks payable to the TimeYourRace.

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.

Beneficiary
A portion of the proceeds 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 click on the Donate button below.

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: There will be one aid station on the 4-mile course and three aid stations on the 9-mile course.

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.

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