Harding Hustle

Harding Hustle

The Harding Hustle takes place on Saturday, July 18, 2026 in the Cleveland National Forest near Silverado and Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary. The event offers three trail distances on the Harding Truck Trail jeep road, including out-and-back formats for the shorter courses and a longer route that climbs toward Santiago and Mojeska peaks.

Distances and key stats:

• 50K - 31.1 miles, 5,926 ft total elevation gain, time limit 9 hours.
• 30K - 18.4 miles, 3,482 ft total elevation gain, time limit 7.5 hours.
• 15K - 9.2 miles, 2,088 ft total elevation gain, time limit 6 hours.

Aid stations are located at multiple points along each course; some stations offer full aid while others provide water only. Cutoff rules apply at specific aid stations on each course.

Logistics note that parking is not allowed at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary; a shuttle operates from the Oakley Lower Parking Lot and runner dropoff at Tucker is permitted. Finish line drop bags are allowed, but no on-course drop bags. Due to remoteness, crew access on course is not allowed and pacers are prohibited; crew members may assist by volunteering at aid stations.

Organizers describe July conditions as hot and dry. Depending on temperatures, a minimum water requirement may be enforced and runners are advised to have at least 1 liter of water capacity between aid stations. Volunteers receive race credits and race swag. Registration closes July 13, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.