Harding Hustle
Silverado, United States • 18 Jul 2026
Harding Hustle
The Harding Hustle takes place on July 18, 2026 in the Cleveland National Forest near Silverado, CA. The event features three trail distances:
- 50K
- 30K
- 15K
All courses run primarily on the Harding Truck Trail jeep road through the Santa Ana Mountains. The 30K and 15K are out and back routes to Laurel Springs, while the 50K follows the Harding Truck Trail up toward Santiago and Modjeska peaks. Distances may vary slightly each year due to permitting.
Course statistics for 2026 include total elevation gain and maximum elevations for each distance: the 50K lists about 5,926 feet of gain and a max elevation near 5,661 feet; the 30K lists about 3,482 feet of gain and a max near 4,477 feet; the 15K lists about 2,088 feet of gain and a max near 3,327 feet. Aid stations are located at named points such as Laurel Springs, Maple Springs and Mojeska Base and are described as well stocked.
Due to remoteness, crew support on course is not permitted and pacers are not allowed. Parking is not allowed at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary; shuttle service is used with pickup at Oakley Lower Parking Lot in Lake Forest and runner dropoff at Tucker is allowed as a drop and go. The race is run in hot summer conditions; organizers may require minimum water and recommend capacity for at least one liter between aid stations. Race features include chip timing, gender specific cut race shirts, post race food and finisher awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.