Cinderella Trail Run

Oakland, United States • 30 May 2026

Cinderella Trail Run

The Cinderella Trail Run takes place in Oakland, California, within the grounds of Joaquin Miller Park and Redwood Regional Park. The event utilizes a variety of established paths, including the Sequoia-Bayview and French trails, which lead participants through groves of tall redwood trees. The final section of the course descends toward the finish line via the Cinderella trail, a section noted for its technical terrain.

Course distances for the event are verified using a surveyor's measuring wheel to ensure accuracy. The event offers several different distances to accommodate various preferences:

  • 50K trail race
  • Marathon (26.2 Miles) trail race
  • 30K trail race
  • Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) trail race
  • 8K trail race
  • 2 Miles coastal testing run
  • 50 Yards dash for children aged six and younger

The event is held at 3594 Sanborn Drive in Oakland. Registration for the diverse race categories opens several months in advance. Participants navigate a landscape defined by forested paths and technical downhill sections. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
26 mi
Marathon
30 km
30k
13 mi
Half Marathon
8 km
Coastal Testing
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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