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China Camp Trail Run

Name: China Camp Trail Run
Start: 2025-06-07
End: 2025-06-07
Location: San Rafael

San Rafael, United States • 7 Jun 2025

The China Camp Trail Run is a scenic trail running event held at China Camp State Park in San Rafael, California. It offers three race distances: 5K, 10K, and a half marathon, featuring moderately technical dirt trails and fire roads with elevation gains of 315', 750', and 1,400' respectively. Runners experience twisting single-track trails with views of Mt.

Tam, San Pablo Bay, and San Francisco Bay, passing through thick forests and open bay-side trails. The course includes a notable climb about 1.5 miles in, providing a mix of challenge and natural beauty. The event is cupless, encouraging sustainability, and supports a friendly atmosphere with aid stations stocked with diverse nutrition options. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California San Rafael

Race information

Website

13 mi

1400 m+

Half Marathon

10 km

750 m+

10k

5 km

315 m+

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Mt. Tam Trail Run

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2 mi

5 km

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0 km

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