Berkeley Trail Adventure
- Date Sat 12th September 2026
- Location Berkeley, California
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of adventure at the Berkeley Trail Adventure on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in beautiful Berkeley, Contra Costa! This exciting event invites both runners and walkers to explore the stunning landscapes of Tilden Regional Park and Wildcat Canyon. Participants can choose from several race distances, including a challenging 50K, a scenic 35K, a fun-filled Half Marathon, and a spirited 10K.
Tilden Regional Park provides a perfect setting, with its lush coast live oak and eucalyptus trees, shady trails, and breathtaking views of the bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and Mount Tamalpais on clear days. With aid stations every 5-7 miles stocked with delicious snacks and beverages, you’ll have everything you need to power through the course. The Berkeley Trail Adventure is not only ideal for seasoned runners but also perfect for those new to trail running, making it a fantastic family-friendly event. Don’t miss out on this incredible running experience—mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fun, fitness, and nature!
Tilden Regional Park provides a perfect setting, with its lush coast live oak and eucalyptus trees, shady trails, and breathtaking views of the bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and Mount Tamalpais on clear days. With aid stations every 5-7 miles stocked with delicious snacks and beverages, you’ll have everything you need to power through the course. The Berkeley Trail Adventure is not only ideal for seasoned runners but also perfect for those new to trail running, making it a fantastic family-friendly event. Don’t miss out on this incredible running experience—mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fun, fitness, and nature!
Organiser's Description
Our Berkeley Adventure Run brings runners and walkers into two East Bay gems: Tilden Regional Park and Wildcat Canyon. Tilden offers something for everyone, including an abundance of coast live oak and eucalyptus trees. Runners can enjoy shady trails broken up by open, exposed sections serving up views of the bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and, on clear days, Mt. Tamalpais. Aid stations are located every 5-7 miles, where participants can load up on fruit, potatoes, and other runner-friendly foods and beverages. This is a fabulous race for runners of all ages and is particularly a great one for those embarking on their first trail-running event.
Park Information: Tilden Regional Park, Wildcat Canyon
Start Times:
50K & 35K 8:30 AM
Half 9:00 AM
10K 9:15 AM
Check-In & Bib Pickup:
Race Morning: 7:30 AM 9:15 AM
Time Limit: There is an 8.5 hour time limit for the 50K & 35K race. All runners must be off the course by 5:00 PM.
Capacity: The Berkeley Trail Adventure has a capacity of 330 runners, across all distances.
Parking: Parking is available, free of charge at Lake Anza in Tilden Park. Carpooling is always strongly encouraged.
Directions:
Lake Anza
Tilden Regional Park
Lake Anza Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
Click for Directions
Timing: All races are professionally chip timed, utilizing MyLaps and Race Director, ensuring your time is captured as accurately as possible. Disposable chips are attached to back of each bib number.
Post Race: We offer a broad selection of sweet and salty snacks, as well as fresh fruit and a diverse line up of pre-packaged food options (chips, cakes, jerkey, etc.).
Dog Policy: Dogs are allowed at Tilden and Wildcat Canyon Parks. Pups must be on leash at all times. You may run the race with your dog, but must start at the back of the pack and allow all other runners to proceed before starting. Please keep your dogs health (and paws) in mind when choosing to run with them.
Park Information: Tilden Regional Park, Wildcat Canyon
Start Times:
50K & 35K 8:30 AM
Half 9:00 AM
10K 9:15 AM
Check-In & Bib Pickup:
Race Morning: 7:30 AM 9:15 AM
Time Limit: There is an 8.5 hour time limit for the 50K & 35K race. All runners must be off the course by 5:00 PM.
Capacity: The Berkeley Trail Adventure has a capacity of 330 runners, across all distances.
Parking: Parking is available, free of charge at Lake Anza in Tilden Park. Carpooling is always strongly encouraged.
Directions:
Lake Anza
Tilden Regional Park
Lake Anza Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
Click for Directions
Timing: All races are professionally chip timed, utilizing MyLaps and Race Director, ensuring your time is captured as accurately as possible. Disposable chips are attached to back of each bib number.
Post Race: We offer a broad selection of sweet and salty snacks, as well as fresh fruit and a diverse line up of pre-packaged food options (chips, cakes, jerkey, etc.).
Dog Policy: Dogs are allowed at Tilden and Wildcat Canyon Parks. Pups must be on leash at all times. You may run the race with your dog, but must start at the back of the pack and allow all other runners to proceed before starting. Please keep your dogs health (and paws) in mind when choosing to run with them.
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