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Monterey Trail Experience

Name: Monterey Trail Experience
Start: 2025-06-01
End: 2025-06-01
Location: Monterey

Monterey, United States • 1 Jun 2025

The Monterey Trail Experience is a scenic running event held at Toro Park in Salinas, CA, featuring various race distances including a Trail Marathon, Trail Half Marathon, and Trail 10K. Participants can enjoy the stunning Bay Area landscape, characterized by rolling golden hills and coast live oak trees. The event also includes Spartan Obstacle Course Races, adding an adventurous twist to the weekend. Finishers receive rewards, and the event provides essential race day information, including parking and accommodations. This experience is perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers looking to enjoy the beauty of nature while challenging themselves. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Monterey

Race information

Website Registration

26 mi

Spartan Trail Marathon - 6:45am

13 mi

Spartan Trail Half Marathon - 6:50am

10 km

Spartan Trail 10k - 6:55am

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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