Cinderella Trail Run

Event overview

The Cinderella Trail Run takes place in Oakland, CA at Joaquin Miller Park on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The event offers multiple distances:

• 8K
• Half Marathon
• 30K
• Marathon
• 50K
• Kid's Run (6yo & younger, 50 yd dash) - Free!

Pre-registered runners receive T-shirts. All finishers receive a custom medal; 50K finishers also receive a custom coaster. Overall top three male and female finishers at each distance receive awards and race-credits with set cash values for 1st-3rd places.

Course and logistics

The courses traverse Joaquin Miller and Redwood Regional parks, including Sequoia-Bayview and French trails, and finish via the Cinderella trail (nicknamed "Wicked Step Sisters"). Distances were measured with a Rolatape surveyor's wheel. The course is marked with colored ribbon about every 200 yards; polka-dot flagging indicates turns and blue ribbons indicate wrong-way junctions. GPX files are available for each distance.

Parking at Joaquin Miller Park is free. Drop bags are allowed at the start/finish for 30K, Marathon, and 50K. To guarantee a shirt, register at least 10 business days before the event.

Support, safety and rules

Elevation gains and surface breakdowns are provided per distance (for example, 8K gain 725', mostly single-track; 50K gain 5,495', mostly single-track). Fully stocked aid stations are located every 3-6 miles with fruit, salty snacks, candy, water, and Skratch electrolyte drink. Runners are advised to carry at least 20 oz. of water between aid stations. The event is cupless; participants should bring a personal fluid container. Headphones are allowed only on dirt-road sections and are prohibited on single-track, when crossing paved roads, at aid stations, and at the finish. No dogs are allowed on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.