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Berkeley Trail Adventure

Berkeley, United States • 13 Sep 2025

The Berkeley Trail Adventure is a scenic trail running event held in Berkeley, California, within Tilden Regional Park and Wildcat Canyon. It offers four race distances: 10K, half marathon, 35K, and 50K, featuring technical dirt trails, fire roads, and some asphalt sections. The course showcases shaded paths lined with coast live oak and eucalyptus trees, with open areas providing stunning views of the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and Mt.

Tamalpais on clear days. Aid stations stocked with energy gels, snacks, and hydration are spaced every 5-7 miles. The event promotes sustainability as a cupless race, requiring runners to carry their own reusable cups or bottles.

It welcomes runners of all levels, including first-time trail runners, and has a capacity of 330-350 participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Berkeley

Race information

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50 km
50k
35 km
35k
13 mi
1/2 Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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