Trail Run At Sly Park - Summer

Pollock Pines, United States • 23 Aug 2025

Trail Run at Sly Park – Summer takes place in the Sly Park Recreation Area (Pollock Pines), with all races starting at the Scales Parking Lot and longer distances finishing at the Waterfall Trailhead. Distances include 5K, 10K, 8 Mile, Half Marathon, 17 Mile, Trail Marathon, and 50K, capped at 100 runners per day. The course winds through Jenkinson Lake’s pine forests and horse trails, mostly single track with some pavement, starting with a short downhill, then a steep climb, followed by rolling sections, rocks and roots. Longer distances use loops and two aid stations, ending with a medal. Parking has a $5 day-use fee; new start/finish setup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
42 km
Marathon
17 mi
17 Mile
21 km
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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