Heart of Cool Trail Run

  • Date Sun 19th October 2025
  • Time 7:30AM PDT
  • Location Cool, California
  • Price $32.80 - $59.30
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day outdoors at the Heart of Cool Trail Run on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in the scenic town of Cool, El Dorado! This family-friendly event features three exciting race distances: the 5k, 10k, and half marathon, making it perfect for runners of all skill levels. Not only will you enjoy the beautiful trails of the Sierra Foothills, but you'll also be supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the race benefit the youth of the Black Oak Mines Unified School District, funding programs in agriculture, engineering, and the arts, while also providing scholarships for children with heart disease to attend Camp Taylor.

Join your friends and family for a fun-filled day, complete with a post-race pancake breakfast and the chance to earn a stylish HoC cotton t-shirt if you register by September 30. Plus, a special surprise awaits half marathon participants in 2025! To promote sustainability, this will be a cup-free event, so don’t forget to bring your own refillable water bottle. Whether you're racing or volunteering, the Heart of Cool Trail Run promises a memorable experience for all. Register online now and be part of this fantastic community event!

Organiser's Description

Are you looking for a fun run for a great cause? If so, HoC 5k, 10k and half marathon is just what you are looking for! Proceeds from this race go directly back to youth of BOMUSD (Black Oak Mines Unified School District) to inspire their future success through agriculture, engineering and VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts). In addition, a percentage of the funds will also be used to scholarship a child to attend Camp Taylor, a camp specifically designed for youth with heart disease.

Register by September 30 to receive a HoC cotton t-shirt with registration. All half marathon participants receive something new for 2025 (TBD). Check out our Instagram or Facebook page for a photo of the design.

This is a family friendly event and we highly encourage you to bring the whole family! We offer a family discount package for immediate family members for the 5k and 10k distance! If you want to participate in the event without your child, take advantage of our $8 per child - child care for children ages 3 and up! We will have a post race pancake breakfast.

The Heart of Cool Trail Run traverses some of the best trails Cool, CA and the Sierra Foothills have to offer. Run on the same trails as many of the famous local (and world renowned) events such as Western States 100 Mile, Way too Cool 50k, Rio Del Lago 100 Mile, and many more!

To reduce waste and the possibility of littering our trails, this will be a cup free event. Be sure to bring a cup or water bottle that can be refilled at aid stations.

Packet and bib pick up will be on Race Day.

Registration will be available online until the start of each event!

We can always use volunteers for this event. If you are able to lend a hand during the race, or the day before, please click on the Volunteer tab.

Races

  • 5k Trail Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 19th October 2025 (8:30AM PDT)

    $32.80

  • 10k Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 19th October 2025 (8:00AM PDT)

    $38.10

  • Trail Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & Hoodie

    Sun 19th October 2025 (7:30AM PDT)

    $59.30

    Cutoff time is 4.5 hours which would put you at a 20 minute per mile pace.

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Location

860 Cave Valley Rd., Cool, 95614, CA, United States

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