China Camp Trail Run
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China Camp Trail Run - China Camp State Park, May 29, 2027
The event offers trail races at China Camp State Park in San Rafael, CA, on May 29, 2027. Distances include the following:
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles, ~1,850 ft elevation gain
- 10K - 6.4 miles, ~750 ft elevation gain
- 5K - 3.0 miles, ~315 ft elevation gain
Courses run on moderately technical dirt trails and fire roads, with twisting single track, forested sections, and open trails on the San Pablo Bay side. Runners encounter views of Mt. Tam, San Pablo Bay, and San Francisco Bay. A notable climb begins about 1.5 miles into the course. Hiking or trekking poles are permitted.
Courses are marked with colored surveyor ribbon roughly every 200 meters; turns are marked heavily and blue ribbons indicate wrong way routes. All races use professional chip timing with MyLaps and Race Director; disposable chips are attached to the back of each bib. The Half Marathon has a 4.5 hour time limit. Total event capacity is 275 runners across all distances.
Aid stations provide a range of food and drink items (energy gels and chews, Stroop-Waffles, trail mix, chips, PB&J, boiled potatoes, soda, water, Skratch Labs hydration, salt tablets, and seasonal fruit) and basic first aid but no anti-inflammatory medicine. This is a cupless event; runners must carry their own water container. Reusable cups and 500 ml soft flasks are available for purchase at the event.
Dogs are allowed at the start and finish area but are not permitted on park trails. All finishers receive a custom medal; overall and age-group awards are given according to published timing rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
