Fort Ord Trail Run
Monterey, United States • 7 Feb 2026
Event details
The Fort Ord Trail Run is scheduled for February 7, 2026 at Fort Ord National Monument near Salinas/Monterey, California. The event is offered in multiple distances and has a total capacity of 600 runners across all distances. Timing and live tracking will be provided by the race timing partner. There is an 8.5 hour time limit for the 50K. Parking is available within Laguna Seca for a $5 fee. The race is authorized under a Special Recreation Permit from the Bureau of Land Management.
Distances
- 50K - 31.0 miles, 4,300' elevation gain
- 25K - 16.3 miles, 2,250' elevation gain
- 10K - 6.4 miles, 900' elevation gain
Course, aid and services
Most of the courses run on non-technical dirt trails and fire roads with some eroded sections and dune-like hills; most climbing occurs toward the end of each course. Courses are marked with colored ribbon, laminated signs, and flour arrows at complex sections; blue ribbons mark wrong-way trails. Aid stations supply gels, chews, Stroopwafels, trail mix, PB&J, chips, soda, water, Skratch Labs hydration mix, salt tablets, fresh fruit, and basic first aid (no anti-inflammatory medicine). Drop bag services are not available. This is a cupless event; runners must carry their own bottle or reusable cup. Reusable cups will be available for purchase on site. Dogs on leash are permitted in the parks; runners with dogs must start at the back of the pack. Awards include trophies for top three overall, medals for finishers, pint glasses for 50K finishers, and age-group medals. Shirt size guarantees require registration by January 24, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.