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Berkeley Trail Adventure

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Berkeley Trail Adventure race photo
Berkeley Trail Adventure race photo
Berkeley Trail Adventure race photo
Berkeley
US
Tristan Harward · CC BY-SA 2.5Gku · CC BY-SA 3.0Graham Horn · CC BY-SA 2.0Bob Collowan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date Sep expected
September 2027
City · Distance
Berkeley · 50km
Entry fee
$90From the 2026 edition
2027Date September 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Sep 12, 2026 · Entry fee $75 · Start 08:30
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Berkeley Trail Adventure — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The course runs through Tilden Regional Park and Wildcat Canyon in the East Bay.

Shaded sections lined with oaks and eucalyptus alternate with open stretches, offering views of the bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.

On clear days, Mount Tamalpais is visible as well.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Berkeley Trail Adventure runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
kowsikRan in 2013 · Finish time 06:16:00
“Berkeley Trail Adventure was definitely my toughest 50K so far and I have much to learn.”

kowsik fell on a descent and injured a knee at the 2013 Berkeley Trail Adventure 50km, then endured steep climbs and canyon heat. Mixing running and walking before sprinting the final 20 yards, kowsik finished second in the age group in 6 hours, 16 minutes.

Steph
“During this run I experienced pretty much every single emotion known to man…”

Both feet went numb on a steep climb at the Berkeley Trail Adventure, frightening Steph, but forest descents and San Francisco Bay views provided enjoyment. Even a bee sting couldn't spoil the pride of finishing and receiving the age-group second-place award.

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Berkeley Trail Adventure 50k vlog

Sam Stow

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Berkeley Trail Adventure — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Berkeley Trail Adventure course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 08:30
START

Berkeley, CA

Start · Google Maps
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The 50K, 35K, 1/2 Marathon, and 10K events will be held together.

Start line is located in Berkeley, CA, and departure time is 8:30 am local time.

Course is a circular composition that returns to the starting point.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Berkeley Trail Adventure race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Tilden Park

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Downtown Berkeley BART station, then AC Transit bus #67 into Tilden Regional Park

AC Transit route #67 runs from Berkeley BART station into Tilden Regional Park,

stopping at Canon Drive/Central Park Drive near Lake Anza (the race's check-in/start venue) on weekends and holidays (roughly every 45 min);

on weekdays it only stops at the park entrance, requiring a longer walk to Lake Anza.

One of the more transit-accessible races in this batch.

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Lake Anza, Tilden Regional Park (reachable via AC Transit #67 from Berkeley BART)

Race is a loop course starting and finishing at Lake Anza;

free parking is also available on-site for those driving.

More details

No organizer race shuttle found;

public AC Transit #67 bus serves the park on race-day Saturdays

Stations & transport near the venue

Berkeley Trail Adventure starts in Tilden Regional Park in the Berkeley hills, which has no direct public transit access.

Visitors flying in can use BART (contactless bank cards now tap directly at BART gates, or buy a reloadable Clipper card at any station) to reach Downtown Berkeley,

but the final stretch to the trailhead requires a car or rideshare;

free parking is available at Lake Anza.

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The race is divided into four distances — 50K, 35K, half marathon, and 10K —

starting from Tilden Regional Park at 8:30 a.m. for the 50K and 35K, 9:00 a.m. for the half marathon, and 9:15 a.m. for the 10K.

Course spans both Tilden Park and Wildcat Canyon, mixing shaded forest trail with open, exposed sections that call for careful pace management.

Bib can be picked up early at the Berkeley Sports Basement store from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday,

September 11, the day before the race, or on race morning from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m. at the Lake Anza site in Tilden Park.

Times are local to Berkeley. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Berkeley Trail Adventure start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Cozy and Secure 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath Unit with 6 Beds and Beautiful Bay View

Accommodation · 4.8km

8.7/10(23)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

42 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

San Francisco Luxury Catamaran Sunset Cruise Tour

$85

View on Klook

San Francisco North Beach & Little Italy Walking Food Tour

$87

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San Francisco North Beach Gourmet Ghost Food Tour

$100

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Mission District Small-Group Street Food Tour (Half Day)

$87

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Napa Valley Wine & Food Tasting Tour from San Francisco

$303

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San Francisco The Flyer Thrill Zone Admission Ticket

$14

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Yosemite National Park 2-Day Small-Group Tour (Barbecue Included)

$395

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Alcatraz Visit + San Francisco Electric Bike Tour (2 Days)

$186

View on Klook

San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Full-Day Bike Rental (Map Included)

$41

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Golden Gate Bridge Bike Tour (Muir Woods & Sausalito)

$216

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Private San Francisco City Tour (Open-Top Jeep, Up to 6 People)

$440

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San Francisco Alcatraz Island Half-Day Tour with Audio Guide

$96

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San Francisco Alcatraz Night Tour (including an audio guide)

$116

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Alcatraz Island Experience (Tour Options Available)

$49

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San Francisco Muir Woods & Sausalito 4-Hour Guided Tour

$100

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San Francisco North Beach Half-Day Cultural Walking Tour

$90

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Alcatraz Ticket & Ferry (Including North Beach Guided Walking Tour)

$80

View on Klook

San Francisco Chinatown and North Beach Gourmet Evening Walking Tour

$97

View on Klook

Total cost and budget for Berkeley Trail Adventure

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Berkeley Trail Adventure

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Berkeley runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Trail Adventure

FAQ
When does Berkeley Trail Adventure 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in September 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, September 12, 2026.

How much is the Berkeley Trail Adventure 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $75.

What distances does Berkeley Trail Adventure 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Berkeley Trail Adventure 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:30. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Berkeley Trail Adventure 2027 start?

Berkeley, CA. (From the 2026 edition)

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