Toro Park Trail Run

Salinas, United States • 31 May 2026

Event overview

The Monterey Trail Experience is a Spartan Trail event held at Toro Park in Salinas, California on May 31, 2026. The venue is described as a large area of Bay Area trail scenery with rolling golden hills, sparse coast live oak that provides brief shade, and smooth trails through pastures and arroyos. The weekend also includes Spartan Obstacle Course Races.

Course and distances

The event offers multiple trail race distances through natural terrain at Toro Park.

  • Trail 10K
  • Trail 21K (Half Marathon)
  • Trail Marathon

Additional information

Team entries allow participants to register together to secure the same start time and to receive reduced pricing. A service member discount of up to 25% is available to qualifying US military, law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, and certain government employees through GOVX verification. General parking, race day program documents, and finisher recognition are listed as part of the race information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Trail Marathon
Half Marathon
Trail 21k
10 km
Trail 10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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