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Golden State - Marina, CA

Monterey, United States • 21 Jun 2025

The Golden State Trail Run in Marina, CA, is a premier summer trail running event held at Fort Ord National Monument. It offers four race distances: 10K, Half Marathon, 35K, and 50K, featuring diverse terrain including smooth single-track trails, sandy hills, fire roads, and rolling hills adorned with wildflowers. The courses showcase the area's unique flora and fauna, ranging from maritime chaparral to grasslands and marshes.

The event is professionally chip-timed and supports a cupless format to reduce waste. Aid stations provide a variety of nutrition and hydration options. Runners enjoy a scenic, challenging experience on trails authorized by the Bureau of Land Management. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Monterey

Race information

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50 km
3450 m+
50k
35 km
2750 m+
35k
13 mi
1450 m+
Half Marathon
10 km
460 m+
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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