Berkeley Trail Adventure
Berkeley Trail Adventure is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Berkeley, CA.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (6 days to go)
- Location
- Lake Anza Rd, Berkeley, CA
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Our Berkeley Adventure Run brings runners and walkers into two East Bay gems: Tilden Regional Park and Wildcat Canyon. Tilden offers something for everyone, including an abundance of coast live oak and eucalyptus trees. Runners can enjoy shady trails broken up by open, exposed sections serving up views of the bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and, on clear days, Mt. Tamalpais. Aid stations are located every 5-7 miles, where participants can load up on fruit, potatoes, and other runner-friendly foods and beverages. This is a fabulous race for runners of all ages and is particularly a great one for those embarking on their first trail-running event.
Park Information: Tilden Regional Park, Wildcat Canyon
Start Times:
50K & 35K – 8:30 AM
Half – 9:00 AM
10K – 9:15 AM
Check-In & Bib Pickup:
Race Morning: 7:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Time Limit: There is an 8.5 hour time limit for the 50K & 35K race. All runners must be off the course by 5:00 PM.
Capacity: The Berkeley Trail Adventure has a capacity of 330 runners, across all distances.
Parking: Parking is available, free of charge at Lake Anza in Tilden Park. Carpooling is always strongly encouraged.
Directions:
Lake Anza
Tilden Regional Park
Lake Anza Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
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Timing: All races are professionally chip timed, utilizing MyLaps and Race Director, ensuring your time is captured as accurately as possible. Disposable chips are attached to back of each bib number.
Post Race: We offer a broad selection of sweet and salty snacks, as well as fresh fruit and a diverse line up of pre-packaged food options (chips, cakes, jerkey, etc.).
Dog Policy: Dogs are allowed at Tilden and Wildcat Canyon Parks. Pups must be on leash at all times. You may run the race with your dog, but must start at the back of the pack and allow all other runners to proceed before starting. Please keep your dogs health (and paws) in mind when choosing to run with them.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 9/12
High
70°
Low
—
Conditions
Mostly sunny
Chance of Rain
3%
Wind
10 mph
Host City
About Berkeley, CA
Nearest Airport
OAK
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Berkeley Trail Adventure
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- Lake Anza Rd, Berkeley, CA
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Berkeley Trail Adventure
Sep 12, 2026