Golden State Trail Run
Golden State Trail Run offers a summer tour of Fort Ord's diverse flora and fauna.
Race Date
Jun 20, 2026
Location
East Garrison, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Location
- East Garrison, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 31 Miles, 22.9 Miles, 6.4 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 301
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Traverse the fabulous trails of Fort Ord National Monument at the Golden State Trail Run. This premier summer event, now in its third year, showcases the monument's diverse botany, from maritime chaparral to grasslands and fields of flowers.
Runners will experience a grand tour of this former military base, with newly designed courses featuring more single-track running, sandy hills, and exposed fire roads. Expect rolling hills and a course that highlights the natural beauty of the landscape, which is truly golden in the summer.
With a median field size of around 100 finishers, the Golden State Trail Run offers a welcoming and well-supported atmosphere. Runners from approximately nine states typically participate, with about 15% returning in subsequent years, indicating a growing loyalty to this community-focused event.
Race-provided description
The Golden State 50K/35K/Half Marathon/10K is our newest, premier summer event, traversing the fabulous trails of Fort Ord National Monument. Each course is newly designed, and different than our winter time Fort Ord Trail Runs, including new trails and more single-track running! Fort Ord National Monument has a vast array of endangered and rare species of plants and animals, some of which are rarely found outside of its boundaries. The botany on this terrain is just as diverse as the animals that roam it. Fort Ord has vegetation ranging from maritime chaparral to grasslands, marshes and gorgeous fields of flowers. The Golden State courses provide a grand tour of Fort Ord and all this former military base has to offer. Fort Ord National Monument is truly golden in the summer. Runners will be treated to rolling hills, vast fields of wildflowers, and varied terrain, including smooth single-track, sandy hills, and exposed fire roads.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Start Location
Fort Ord Travel Camp, East Garrison, CA, 93933
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Park, Rural
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick493 years running
~100 finishers a year
growing or steady
15% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 9 states
winner 1:39:37
typical high 69°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
52°
Afternoon (High)
68°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
74%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 301 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
301
Median time
2:29:46
Latest turnout
115
States
15
Turnout by year
2023–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Golden State Trail Run?
The Golden State Trail Run is held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the Golden State Trail Run take place?
It takes place in East Garrison, California.
What distances does the Golden State Trail Run offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 31 Miles, 22.9 Miles, 6.4 Miles.
Is the Golden State Trail Run course flat and good for a PR?
The Golden State Trail Run is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the Golden State Trail Run?
HalfRuns has finish records for 301 runners who have completed the Golden State Trail Run.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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