Montana de Oro Trail Run
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Past event
8:00 AM PDT
Los Osos, California
$117.60–$170.60 · 4 races
Half Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an incredible adventure at the 20th Annual Montana de Oro Trail Run! Scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2025, this exhilarating event will take place in the stunning Montana de Oro State Park, located just outside of San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay in Los Osos, California. Runners can choose from a variety of distances to suit their level of experience, including the challenging 50K, the scenic 36K, the half marathon, and the more accessible 12K.
Participants will traverse rugged cliffs, coastal plains, and sandy beaches while soaking in breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Morro Bay. Each trail is steeped in history, following paths once traveled by the Chumash people. As you tackle the 50K, you'll conquer the iconic "Three Peaks"—Hazard Peak, Valencia Peak, and Oat's Peak—making for an unforgettable running experience. Don’t miss out on the unique finisher medals, cozy hoodies, and delicious post-race food featuring Chef Yaku's famous Fish Tacos! Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day in one of California's most beautiful coastal treasures!
Participants will traverse rugged cliffs, coastal plains, and sandy beaches while soaking in breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and Morro Bay. Each trail is steeped in history, following paths once traveled by the Chumash people. As you tackle the 50K, you'll conquer the iconic "Three Peaks"—Hazard Peak, Valencia Peak, and Oat's Peak—making for an unforgettable running experience. Don’t miss out on the unique finisher medals, cozy hoodies, and delicious post-race food featuring Chef Yaku's famous Fish Tacos! Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day in one of California's most beautiful coastal treasures!
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Montana de Oro Trail Run 50k (Three Peaks)
Incl. $10.60 Fee & HOODIE - 20th Annual MDO Branded
Entries closed8:00 AM PDT
$170.60
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Montana de Oro Trail Run - 36k (Two Peaks)
Incl. $9.46 Fee & HOODIE - 20th Annual MDO Branded
Entries closed8:30 AM PDT
$150.46
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Montana de Oro Trail Run - Half Marathon (Hazard Peak)
Incl. $8.86 Fee & HOODIE - 20th Annual MDO Branded
Entries closed9:00 AM PDT
$139.86
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Montana de Oro Trail Run - 12k (Valencia Peak)
Incl. $7.60 Fee & HOODIE - 20th Annual MDO Branded
Entries closed9:30 AM PDT
$117.60
Organiser's description
2025 Tentative date is 3/29/25. Registration to Open April 7, 2024.
2024 Results are also available here: HTTPS://MY.RACERESULT.COM/282957/RESULTS https://my.raceresult.com/282957/results
2024 Photos available here:
HTTPS://CROWDPIC.COM/EVENTS/2024-MONTANA-DE-ORO-TRAIL-RUN https://crowdpic.com/events/2024-Montana-de-Oro-Trail-Run
Welcome to the 20th Annual "MdO Trail Run". Monta~na de Oro State Park is located just outside of San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay in Los Osos California. The "Mountain of Gold" is a coastal treasure. It offers a mix of rugged, rocky cliffs, coastal plains, sandy beaches and streams. The start-finish line for all distances will be at Spooner's Cove Beach. Choose the 12K, Half Marathon, 36K, or 50K. Run the 50K and enjoy "Three Peaks" - Hazard Peak, Valencia Peak, and Oat's Peak. You'll be running on trails as old as the Chumash people as you explore one, two, or three peaks nestled in the flora with epic views of the Pacific Ocean, nearby beaches, and Morro Bay. Hope to see you there.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE WITH YOUR ENTRY:
- Unique Finisher Medal by Trailblazer Design Works
- MDO 3-Peaks Hoodie
- Post Race Food & Beverage featuring Chef Yaku's Fish Taco's and "Tofish Taco's" for our veggie runners.
- Free Downloadable On Course Photos by Professional Photographer, Emi Ito.
- Professionally Chip Time Results.
- Ultramarathon Finisher Coaster from Trailblazer Design Works for our 50K finishers.
- Podium and Age Group Awards Ceremony announced and presented by the Race Director.
THE COURSES:
All Courses Link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hGAQdT5JpLTEvCymukGCqwfS2g4p4Dsl/view
STRAVA LINKS (ELEVATION PROFILES INCLUDED WITHIN LINK):
50K - HTTPS://WWW.STRAVA.COM/ROUTES/2934186022928595570 https://www.strava.com/routes/2934186022928595570
36K - HTTPS://WWW.STRAVA.COM/ROUTES/2934191189948868544 https://www.strava.com/routes/2934191189948868544
HALF - HTTPS://WWW.STRAVA.COM/ROUTES/2934192421823981170 https://www.strava.com/routes/2934192421823981170
12K - HTTPS://WWW.STRAVA.COM/ROUTES/2934201068650207938 https://www.strava.com/routes/2934201068650207938
RUNGO LINKS (ELEVATION PROFILES INCLUDED WITHIN LINK):
50K - HTTPS://ROUTES.RUNGOAPP.COM/ROUTE/WSQRLHCVRJ https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/wSqRLhCVrj
36K - HTTPS://ROUTES.RUNGOAPP.COM/ROUTE/AQETFJR1PO https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/aQeTfJr1Po
HALF - HTTPS://ROUTES.RUNGOAPP.COM/ROUTE/WVAPUCKTCK https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/wvApUCKtCk
12K - HTTPS://ROUTES.RUNGOAPP.COM/ROUTE/ZP4SKPLKMV https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/ZP4skPlkMV
Time Limit: All events must be completed by 4:00 PM.
50K Time-Limit:
- 8 hours and 30 minutes from the start time.
- Those that do not make the cut-off (6h 20m from start time) in time will automatically be placed in to the 36K results.
- Anyone that drops down in-race to the 36K from the 50K will be listed on the office results page with an "unofficial finish" and not a DNF.
Distance & Elevation Gains:
- 50K: 5,400+ ft
- 36K: 3,700+ ft
- Half Marathon: 2,100+ ft
- 12K: 1,600+ ft
Pacific Coast Trail Runs, est. 2000, produces events from 5K to 150M in National Parks, USFS, CA State Parks, County and City locations in California.
https://www.pacificcoasttrailruns.com/
2024 Results are also available here: HTTPS://MY.RACERESULT.COM/282957/RESULTS https://my.raceresult.com/282957/results
2024 Photos available here:
HTTPS://CROWDPIC.COM/EVENTS/2024-MONTANA-DE-ORO-TRAIL-RUN https://crowdpic.com/events/2024-Montana-de-Oro-Trail-Run
Welcome to the 20th Annual "MdO Trail Run". Monta~na de Oro State Park is located just outside of San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay in Los Osos California. The "Mountain of Gold" is a coastal treasure. It offers a mix of rugged, rocky cliffs, coastal plains, sandy beaches and streams. The start-finish line for all distances will be at Spooner's Cove Beach. Choose the 12K, Half Marathon, 36K, or 50K. Run the 50K and enjoy "Three Peaks" - Hazard Peak, Valencia Peak, and Oat's Peak. You'll be running on trails as old as the Chumash people as you explore one, two, or three peaks nestled in the flora with epic views of the Pacific Ocean, nearby beaches, and Morro Bay. Hope to see you there.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE WITH YOUR ENTRY:
- Unique Finisher Medal by Trailblazer Design Works
- MDO 3-Peaks Hoodie
- Post Race Food & Beverage featuring Chef Yaku's Fish Taco's and "Tofish Taco's" for our veggie runners.
- Free Downloadable On Course Photos by Professional Photographer, Emi Ito.
- Professionally Chip Time Results.
- Ultramarathon Finisher Coaster from Trailblazer Design Works for our 50K finishers.
- Podium and Age Group Awards Ceremony announced and presented by the Race Director.
THE COURSES:
All Courses Link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hGAQdT5JpLTEvCymukGCqwfS2g4p4Dsl/view
STRAVA LINKS (ELEVATION PROFILES INCLUDED WITHIN LINK):
50K - HTTPS://WWW.STRAVA.COM/ROUTES/2934186022928595570 https://www.strava.com/routes/2934186022928595570
36K - HTTPS://WWW.STRAVA.COM/ROUTES/2934191189948868544 https://www.strava.com/routes/2934191189948868544
HALF - HTTPS://WWW.STRAVA.COM/ROUTES/2934192421823981170 https://www.strava.com/routes/2934192421823981170
12K - HTTPS://WWW.STRAVA.COM/ROUTES/2934201068650207938 https://www.strava.com/routes/2934201068650207938
RUNGO LINKS (ELEVATION PROFILES INCLUDED WITHIN LINK):
50K - HTTPS://ROUTES.RUNGOAPP.COM/ROUTE/WSQRLHCVRJ https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/wSqRLhCVrj
36K - HTTPS://ROUTES.RUNGOAPP.COM/ROUTE/AQETFJR1PO https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/aQeTfJr1Po
HALF - HTTPS://ROUTES.RUNGOAPP.COM/ROUTE/WVAPUCKTCK https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/wvApUCKtCk
12K - HTTPS://ROUTES.RUNGOAPP.COM/ROUTE/ZP4SKPLKMV https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/ZP4skPlkMV
Time Limit: All events must be completed by 4:00 PM.
50K Time-Limit:
- 8 hours and 30 minutes from the start time.
- Those that do not make the cut-off (6h 20m from start time) in time will automatically be placed in to the 36K results.
- Anyone that drops down in-race to the 36K from the 50K will be listed on the office results page with an "unofficial finish" and not a DNF.
Distance & Elevation Gains:
- 50K: 5,400+ ft
- 36K: 3,700+ ft
- Half Marathon: 2,100+ ft
- 12K: 1,600+ ft
Pacific Coast Trail Runs, est. 2000, produces events from 5K to 150M in National Parks, USFS, CA State Parks, County and City locations in California.
https://www.pacificcoasttrailruns.com/
Location
3550 Pecho Valley Rd, Los Osos, 93402, CA, United States
Montana de Oro Trail Run
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