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Name: Trail Run At Sly Park - Spring
Start: 2025-05-10
End: 2025-05-10
Location: Pollock Pines

Pollock Pines, United States • 10 May 2025

The Trail Run at Sly Park - Spring is an exciting running event taking place at the Sly Park Recreation Area in Pollock Pines, California. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 50K, Trail Marathon, 17 Miler, Half Marathon, 8 Miler, 10K, and 5K, all set against the stunning backdrop of Jenkinson Lake and surrounded by lush pine trees. This event, held three times a year, allows runners to experience the beauty of the park in different seasons. All finishers will receive a commemorative medal, and aid stations will be available throughout the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Pollock Pines

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50k

26 mi

Trail Marathon

17 mi

17 Miler

13 mi

Half Marathon

8 mi

8 Miler

10 km

10k

5 km

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

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