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Toro Park Trail Run

Name: Toro Park Trail Run
Start: 2026-05-31
End: 2026-05-31
Location: Salinas

Salinas, United States • 31 May 2026

Toro Park Trail Run - Monterey

The Toro Park Trail Run takes place at Toro Park in Salinas, California on May 31, 2026. The event offers three trail distances and is held as part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend. Trails consist mainly of rocky singletrack and dirt roads that run through rolling hills and pastureland with scattered coast live oak.

Course and conditions notes include an average temperature of 16°C / 61°F and an average altitude around 520 meters / 1700 feet. The course description highlights fast trail sections and exposed hillside terrain where heat can be strong. Downtown Salinas is located a few miles from the venue. The nearest major airport listed is San José International Airport (SJC).

Timing for results is controlled by gun time; chip time will not be used for official results. The event lists no mandatory equipment. Registration is open at the time of the announcement. Volunteer opportunities are available; volunteers may earn race credits and merchandise through the event volunteer program.

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

10K
Half marathon
Marathon

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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