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California is where the National Pony Express Association began in 1978. It was the Western Terminus of the historic Pony Express Route. It has both the Overland and Water Route of the Pony Express Trail beginning in San Francisco. The California Division participates in the Annual Re-Ride in June, has monthly General Meetings, and is active in trail work, preservation and interpretation, community groups and school visits, parades, and trail rides.

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[Mountain Democrat] Pony Express re-ride crosses California June 24-25

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[Mountain Democrat] Saddle up for history — Pony Express re-ride returns

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[SouthLakeTahoeNow] Celebrate history – mail a letter on the annual Pony Express Re-ride

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Pony Express Re-Ride Arrives in Old Sacramento

Jun 25th 4:30 pm
Old Sacramento, CA

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**For 2026 NATIONAL Re-Ride Schedule – Click Here**


**Printable 2026 California Re-ride Schedule**

(California Allotted Time:  23 Hours)

Schedule best viewed on mobile device in Landscape position.

*All times in PDT*

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Stateline, California                                      5:30 PM

Thursday, June 25

Sportsman Hall                                           5:07 AM
Hangtown Chamber of Commerce- Placerville           6:56 AM
El Dorado Y                                               8:08 AM
Folsom Museum                                         11:30 AM

Old Sacramento Pony Express Statue, J & 2nd. Street:

Events start

Rider Arrives                                             4:30 PM


 

  • President - Rich Tatman
  • Vice President - Gordon Crowder
  • Secretary - Liz Juba
  • Treasurer - Marcia Stump
  • Member at Large - Sharon Speir
  • Member at Large - Steve Pool
  • Member at Large - Jeff Hallsten

CLICK HERE to see a listing of California Pony Express Stations.