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Cinderella Trail Run

Name: Cinderella Trail Run
Start: 2026-05-30
End: 2026-05-30
Location: Oakland

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.

United States California Oakland

Race information

Registration

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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