Fort Ord Trail Run
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Event overview
The Fort Ord Trail Run takes place at Fort Ord National Monument / Laguna Seca Recreation Area in Salinas, CA on February 7, 2026. The event offers the following distances:
- 50K - 31.0 miles, 4,300' elevation gain
- 25K - 16.3 miles, 2,250' elevation gain
- 10K - 6.4 miles, 900' elevation gain
The event has a capacity of 600 runners across all distances. The 50K has an 8.5 hour time limit. Race timing and live tracking are provided by San Francisco Running Company using ultralive.net. Parking near the start/finish is available for a $5 fee.
Course, support, and logistics
Most of the course is on non-technical dirt trails and fire roads, with some rutted sections and dune-like hills. Most climbing occurs toward the end of each course. Hiking or trekking poles are permitted.
Courses are marked with colored surveyor ribbon about every 200 meters; blue ribbons indicate wrong-way trails. Aid stations provide a range of foods and drinks such as energy gels, Stroopwafels, trail mix, PB&J, soda, water, and Skratch Labs hydration. Drop bag service is not available. Runners are asked to carry at least one 20 oz bottle. This is a cupless event; runners must use their own bottle or reusable cup. Reusable cups by HydraPak will be available for purchase for $5.
Post-race food includes burrito options and snacks. Awards include trophies for the top three overall (male and female), medals for all finishers, pint glasses for 50K finishers, and age-group medals (3 deep) across standard age categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
