Harding Hustle
Silverado, United States • 18 Jul 2026
Harding Hustle : Saturday, July 18, 2026
The Harding Hustle is a trail running event in the Cleveland National Forest near Modjeska Canyon / Silverado, CA. The event offers 50K, 30K, and 15K distances on the Harding Truck Trail, a forest service 4x4 jeep road. Key course figures listed for the event include total elevation gains of about 5,926 ft for the 50K, 3,482 ft for the 30K, and 2,088 ft for the 15K, with corresponding maximum elevations shown for each distance. Time limits are stated for each distance.
Race perks and services noted include gender-specific race shirts (if ordered by the shirt deadline), chip timing, well stocked aid stations, post-race food, a finisher award, and live split tracking during race day. The event operates as a cupless race; reusable cups are available for purchase or runners may bring their own.
Course access, safety, and race rules
The course is remote in places; on-course crew access is not allowed and pacers are not permitted. Finish-line drop bags are allowed; on-course drop bags are not. Parking is not allowed at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary; runners and spectators are expected to use a shuttle from the Oakley Lower Parking Lot in Lake Forest, with runner dropoff allowed at Tucker. Organizers describe the race as a hot weather event and recommend carrying sufficient water - at least 1 liter capacity between aid stations - and note minimum water requirements may be imposed depending on temperatures. Registration closes on Mon, July 13. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.