Sat, Feb 6, 2027

Golden Gate Trail Run

Sausalito, CA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022
8KHalf Marathon30KMarathon50K50 Yards2 Miles

Entry is $60 now and rises to $70 after Jan 31, 2027, so registering before then saves $10.

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About the Golden Gate Trail Run

The Marin Headlands give this race its character. Most of the running is on singletrack and dirt roads, with just enough pavement to connect things. The terrain is genuinely hilly, with sustained climbing across every distance option. On clear days you can see the Pacific, the bay, and the bridge from the ridgelines.

Check-in is at the Rodeo Beach picnic area on race morning. The Rodeo Beach parking lot is closed to runners, so the organizers direct people to nearby lots along Bunker Road and Mitchell Road, with a walking path to the start. Drop bags are accepted at the start and finish for the longer distances.

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Golden Gate Trail Run 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

Half Marathon Results · 2026

177finishers
1:35:24winner
2:41:01median
5:37:50cutoff

Top 3: Paul McKinley (1:35:24) · Henry Huchingson (1:38:15) · Hania Thomas-Adams (1:40:48)

8K Results · 2026

106finishers
33:46winner
1:06:01median
2:54:35cutoff

Top 3: Andrew Wilkey (33:46) · Kaj Peterson (34:09) · Romain Nguyen (38:46)

30K Results · 2026

54finishers
2:18:30winner
3:32:12median
5:25:44cutoff

Top 3: Evan Gawlik (2:18:30) · Danny Dvinov (2:24:37) · Hannah Solberg (2:39:47)

50K Results · 2026

30finishers
4:40:14winner
6:40:36median
8:44:28cutoff

Top 3: Raena Sumiyoshi (4:40:14) · Maxwell Armenta (5:00:09) · Kirill Demtchouk (5:20:51)

Marathon Results · 2026

28finishers
4:04:59winner
5:58:29median
7:21:00cutoff

Top 3: Wyatt Barrett (4:04:59) · Alex Beauvais (4:25:57) · Sean Newman (4:27:52)

The Golden Gate Trail Run has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

8K2/6/2027 08:30$60
13.1 Miles2/6/2027 08:15$70
30K2/6/2027 08:00$75
26.2 Miles2/6/2027 08:15$80
50K2/6/2027 08:00$90
50 Yards2/6/2027 07:50Free
2 Miles2/6/2027 07:50Free

Going for a Time?

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Not sure what to aim for? The half marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Golden Gate Trail Run

Will I finish last at the Golden Gate Trail Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:41:01, and the last recorded finisher came in around 5:37:50, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Golden Gate Trail Run a good first 13.1 Miles?

It is a small race (177 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 13.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Golden Gate Trail Run?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:35:24 while the median finisher took 2:41:01. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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