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Trail Run At Sly Park - Summer

Pollock Pines, United States • 23 Aug 2025

The Trail Run at Sly Park - Summer is a scenic trail running event held at the Sly Park Recreation Area in Pollock Pines, California, within the El Dorado National Forest. The race offers multiple distances including 5K, 10K, 8 Mile, Half Marathon, 17 Mile, Trail Marathon, and a 50K ultra. Courses wind through pine forests and horse trails around Jenkinson Lake, featuring a mix of single-track trails, rolling hills, and some technical rocky sections.

The start and finish locations vary by distance, with the 5K starting and finishing at the Scales Parking Lot, while longer distances finish at the Waterfall Trailhead. Aid stations and restrooms are available, and all finishers receive a medal. The event emphasizes a natural, endurance running experience in a beautiful park setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Pollock Pines

Race information

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50 km
50k
26 mi
Marathon
17 mi
17 Mile
13 mi
1/2 Marathon
8 mi
8 Mile
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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