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Woodmonster Trail Race

Name: Woodmonster Trail Race
Start: 2025-06-22
End: 2025-06-22
Location: Oakland

Oakland, United States • 22 Jun 2025

The Woodmonster Trail Race is a challenging 10-mile trail run held in Oakland, California, starting and finishing at the Chabot Space & Science Center. The course features a mix of hills and single-track trails, including the notorious Woodmonster climb, known for its steep and demanding ascent. Runners navigate a scenic route through West Ridge, Skyline Gate, East Ridge, and other trails, with aid stations along the way. The event offers a unique reverse handicap start system and a special Woodmonster Hill Climb Challenge for the fastest ascent on the 0.8-mile climb. Participants receive a technical fabric finisher's t-shirt, and team competitions are also part of the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Oakland

Race information

Website

10 mi

10 Miles

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

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