Paseo de Mariposa Trail Race
- Date Sun 19th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Mariposa, California
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the Paseo de Mariposa Trail Race on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in the stunning town of Mariposa, California! Nestled in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Yosemite National Park, this family-friendly event invites runners of all ages and skill levels to experience the thrill of trail running. Participants can choose from two exciting race distances: a 5K, perfect for beginners and families, and a challenging 12K that will test the endurance of even the most seasoned runners with its steep climbs and breathtaking views.
Starting at the historic Mariposa Courthouse, built in 1851, the race showcases the area's rich history and natural beauty. All children under 18 can participate for free, making it a fantastic opportunity to engage youth in outdoor activities. With aid stations along the routes and the support of Mariposa County Search and Rescue for safety, runners can focus on enjoying the experience. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day that celebrates community, health, and the great outdoors! Join us in Mariposa for the seventh annual Paseo de Mariposa Trail Race—where adventure awaits on every trail!
Starting at the historic Mariposa Courthouse, built in 1851, the race showcases the area's rich history and natural beauty. All children under 18 can participate for free, making it a fantastic opportunity to engage youth in outdoor activities. With aid stations along the routes and the support of Mariposa County Search and Rescue for safety, runners can focus on enjoying the experience. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day that celebrates community, health, and the great outdoors! Join us in Mariposa for the seventh annual Paseo de Mariposa Trail Race—where adventure awaits on every trail!
Organiser's Description
PASEO DE MARIPOSA TRAIL RACE
APRIL 19, 2026 MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
A NOTE FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR
HELLO EVERYONE! MY NAME IS NATE MOORE, AND IM EXCITED TO SHARE THAT ILL BE DIRECTING THE 2026 PASEO DE MARIPOSA TRAIL RACE THROUGH MY COMPANY, SAN JOAQUIN RUNNING CO.
WE LOVE SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT CELEBRATE TRAIL RUNNING AND THE UNIQUE BEAUTY OF OUR REGION. OUR GOAL IS TO CARRY FORWARD THE TRADITIONS THAT MAKE THIS RACE SPECIAL, WHILE ADDING THE SAME ENERGY AND CARE WE BRING TO OUR OTHER EVENTS.
THROUGH SAN JOAQUIN RUNNING, I HELP ORGANIZE A VARIETY OF RACES ACROSS THE CENTRAL VALLEY AND SIERRA FOOTHILLS, INCLUDING THE SHADOW OF THE GIANTS 50K, PINCUSHION HILL CLIMB, MCKENZIE PRESERVE HALF MARATHON, SYCAMORE ISLAND 5K/10K, AND OTHERS. EACH EVENT IS BUILT ON THE SAME FOUNDATION: CREATING TOUGH, FUN, AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES FOR RUNNERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.
IM TRULY HONORED TO HELP GUIDE THE PASEO DE MARIPOSA INTO ITS NEXT CHAPTER. TOGETHER, WELL KEEP THIS RACE A FAMILY-FRIENDLY TRADITION THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE HEART OF MARIPOSA AND THE ADVENTURE OF TRAIL RUNNING.
ABOUT THE EVENT
NESTLED IN THE SIERRA NEVADA FOOTHILLS, JUST OUTSIDE YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, MARIPOSA IS RICH IN HISTORY AND NATURAL BEAUTY THE PERFECT SETTING FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE. ON SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026, JOIN US FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL PASEO DE MARIPOSA TRAIL RUN, FEATURING 5K AND 12K COURSES THAT BEGIN AT THE HISTORIC MARIPOSA COURTHOUSE (BUILT IN 1851, THE OLDEST COURTHOUSE WEST OF THE ROCKIES STILL IN USE).
THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATES HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. IN SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION TO ENGAGE YOUTH IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITY, ALL CHILDREN UNDER 18 CAN PARTICIPATE IN ANY RACE FOR FREE.
RACE DISTANCES
5K FAMILY-FRIENDLY & BEGINNER-FRIENDLY
SHORTEST AND MOST ACCESSIBLE OPTION.
STARTS AT THE COURTHOUSE, WITH SECTIONS ON PAVED ROADS, A SHORT CLIMB PAST THE HIGH SCHOOL, AND A DIRT FIRE ROAD TURNAROUND.
PERFECT FOR FAMILIES, WALKERS, AND THOSE NEW TO TRAIL RUNNING.
12K THE BIG ADVENTURE
LONGEST AND MOST CHALLENGING ROUTE.
FEATURES STEEP DESCENTS, A CREEK CROSSING, AND A TOUGH SINGLE-TRACK CLIMB TO SLAUGHTERHOUSE ROAD AND THE FLUME TRAIL.
STUNNING VIEWS ALONG RUGGED SINGLE-TRACK WITH SIGNIFICANT ELEVATION GAIN.
NO STROLLERS PERMITTED; YOUTH UNDER 13 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
SAFETY & SUPPORT
AID STATIONS WILL BE POSITIONED ACROSS ALL DISTANCES.
MARIPOSA COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE WILL BE ON SITE FOR RUNNER SAFETY.
TRAILS INCLUDE TECHNICAL TERRAIN ROCKS, ROOTS, AND CLIMBS SO PLEASE RUN OR HIKE YOUR ROUTE AHEAD OF TIME IF POSSIBLE. BRINGING A BUDDY IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED.
FOR EVERYONES SAFETY: NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED ON ANY ROUTE.
WHY JOIN?
THE PASEO DE MARIPOSA IS MORE THAN A RACE ITS A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY, FAMILY, AND THE OUTDOORS. WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PERSONAL BEST, ENJOYING A SCENIC HIKE WITH FRIENDS, OR INTRODUCING YOUR KIDS TO TRAIL RUNNING, THIS EVENT IS DESIGNED FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.
SPARKLES MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR APRIL 19, 2026!
WE CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU IN MARIPOSA FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY ON THE TRAILS.
APRIL 19, 2026 MARIPOSA, CALIFORNIA
A NOTE FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR
HELLO EVERYONE! MY NAME IS NATE MOORE, AND IM EXCITED TO SHARE THAT ILL BE DIRECTING THE 2026 PASEO DE MARIPOSA TRAIL RACE THROUGH MY COMPANY, SAN JOAQUIN RUNNING CO.
WE LOVE SUPPORTING LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT CELEBRATE TRAIL RUNNING AND THE UNIQUE BEAUTY OF OUR REGION. OUR GOAL IS TO CARRY FORWARD THE TRADITIONS THAT MAKE THIS RACE SPECIAL, WHILE ADDING THE SAME ENERGY AND CARE WE BRING TO OUR OTHER EVENTS.
THROUGH SAN JOAQUIN RUNNING, I HELP ORGANIZE A VARIETY OF RACES ACROSS THE CENTRAL VALLEY AND SIERRA FOOTHILLS, INCLUDING THE SHADOW OF THE GIANTS 50K, PINCUSHION HILL CLIMB, MCKENZIE PRESERVE HALF MARATHON, SYCAMORE ISLAND 5K/10K, AND OTHERS. EACH EVENT IS BUILT ON THE SAME FOUNDATION: CREATING TOUGH, FUN, AND MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES FOR RUNNERS OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.
IM TRULY HONORED TO HELP GUIDE THE PASEO DE MARIPOSA INTO ITS NEXT CHAPTER. TOGETHER, WELL KEEP THIS RACE A FAMILY-FRIENDLY TRADITION THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE HEART OF MARIPOSA AND THE ADVENTURE OF TRAIL RUNNING.
ABOUT THE EVENT
NESTLED IN THE SIERRA NEVADA FOOTHILLS, JUST OUTSIDE YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, MARIPOSA IS RICH IN HISTORY AND NATURAL BEAUTY THE PERFECT SETTING FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE. ON SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026, JOIN US FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL PASEO DE MARIPOSA TRAIL RUN, FEATURING 5K AND 12K COURSES THAT BEGIN AT THE HISTORIC MARIPOSA COURTHOUSE (BUILT IN 1851, THE OLDEST COURTHOUSE WEST OF THE ROCKIES STILL IN USE).
THIS FAMILY-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATES HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. IN SUPPORT OF OUR MISSION TO ENGAGE YOUTH IN OUTDOOR ACTIVITY, ALL CHILDREN UNDER 18 CAN PARTICIPATE IN ANY RACE FOR FREE.
RACE DISTANCES
5K FAMILY-FRIENDLY & BEGINNER-FRIENDLY
SHORTEST AND MOST ACCESSIBLE OPTION.
STARTS AT THE COURTHOUSE, WITH SECTIONS ON PAVED ROADS, A SHORT CLIMB PAST THE HIGH SCHOOL, AND A DIRT FIRE ROAD TURNAROUND.
PERFECT FOR FAMILIES, WALKERS, AND THOSE NEW TO TRAIL RUNNING.
12K THE BIG ADVENTURE
LONGEST AND MOST CHALLENGING ROUTE.
FEATURES STEEP DESCENTS, A CREEK CROSSING, AND A TOUGH SINGLE-TRACK CLIMB TO SLAUGHTERHOUSE ROAD AND THE FLUME TRAIL.
STUNNING VIEWS ALONG RUGGED SINGLE-TRACK WITH SIGNIFICANT ELEVATION GAIN.
NO STROLLERS PERMITTED; YOUTH UNDER 13 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
SAFETY & SUPPORT
AID STATIONS WILL BE POSITIONED ACROSS ALL DISTANCES.
MARIPOSA COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE WILL BE ON SITE FOR RUNNER SAFETY.
TRAILS INCLUDE TECHNICAL TERRAIN ROCKS, ROOTS, AND CLIMBS SO PLEASE RUN OR HIKE YOUR ROUTE AHEAD OF TIME IF POSSIBLE. BRINGING A BUDDY IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED.
FOR EVERYONES SAFETY: NO DOGS ARE PERMITTED ON ANY ROUTE.
WHY JOIN?
THE PASEO DE MARIPOSA IS MORE THAN A RACE ITS A CELEBRATION OF COMMUNITY, FAMILY, AND THE OUTDOORS. WHETHER YOURE CHASING A PERSONAL BEST, ENJOYING A SCENIC HIKE WITH FRIENDS, OR INTRODUCING YOUR KIDS TO TRAIL RUNNING, THIS EVENT IS DESIGNED FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES.
SPARKLES MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR APRIL 19, 2026!
WE CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU IN MARIPOSA FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY ON THE TRAILS.
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