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Toro Park Trail Run

Name: Toro Park Trail Run
Start: 2027-05-30
End: 2027-05-30
Location: Salinas

Salinas, United States • 30 May 2027

Toro Park Trail Run

The event takes place at Toro Park in Salinas, CA, using natural trails through rolling golden hills and pastures. Trails are described as smooth and carry runners up and down through arroyos, with sparse coast live oak providing brief moments of shade.

The weekend program includes multiple trail race distances and also features Spartan obstacle course races on the same weekend. There are provisions for spectators.

Race distances include:

Trail Marathon
Trail Half Marathon
Trail 10K

Details listed for the event mention arrival and heat arrangements, volunteer options including opportunities to race for free, general parking, and guidance on where to stay. Information about team entries notes that racing as a team secures the same start time for teammates and can provide savings. Event materials and a race day program are provided for participants.

The description emphasizes the natural terrain and variety of distance options for the weekend, along with separate obstacle course events and spectator access. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Salinas

Race information

Website Registration

Marathon

Spartan Trail Marathon

Half Marathon

Spartan Trail Half Marathon

10 km

Spartan Trail 10k

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

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