Sat, Mar 20, 2027

Redwood (Spring) Trail Run

Oakland, CA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

5 MilesHalf Marathon18.3 MilesMarathon50K0.03 Miles2 Miles

Entry is $30 now and rises to $40 after Mar 14, 2027, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Redwood (Spring) Trail Run

The courses run through Redwood Park east of downtown Oakland, mixing wide dirt roads with stretches of single-track through the trees. The shorter distances stay relatively gentle, while the longer options pile up serious climbing across rolling, wooded terrain. Drop bags are allowed at the start and finish area for runners on the longer distances.

Check-in opens race morning at the Chabot Space & Science Center. Parking there is free. Arrive with enough time before your start to get your bib and get moving.

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Finish-Time Stats

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

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

110finishers

1:39:09winner

2:36:06median

4:27:37cutoff

Top 3: Hania Thomas-Adams (1:39:09) · Vilgai Cruz Flores (1:41:41) · Jason Sanguinetti (1:47:10)

5 Miles · 2026 results

99finishers

32:17winner

1:06:26median

2:20:50cutoff

Top 3: Andrew Wilkey (32:17) · Adam Weiss (36:34) · Pat Hansen (37:26)

50K · 2026 results

43finishers

4:31:31winner

6:40:48median

8:47:57cutoff

Top 3: Michael Palo (4:31:31) · Jake Cunningham (4:39:48) · Kevin Moore (4:39:53)

18.3 Miles · 2026 results

21finishers

2:49:06winner

4:07:07median

6:03:44cutoff

Top 3: Alan Abbs (2:49:06) · Bernard Sheridan (3:03:36) · Yaz Saito (3:26:46)

26.2 Miles · 2026 results

18finishers

3:57:53winner

5:26:36median

7:58:23cutoff

Top 3: Erin Gunther (3:57:53) · Devon Moore (4:20:38) · Sara Fenstermaker (4:45:01)

The Redwood (Spring) 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.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5 Miles3/20/2027 08:15$60

13.1 Miles3/20/2027 08:00$70

18.3 Miles3/20/2027 08:00$75

26.2 Miles3/20/2027 08:00$80

50K3/20/2027 08:00$90

5 Miles3/20/2027 08:15$30

5 Miles3/20/2027 08:15$40

0.03 Miles3/20/2027 07:50Free

2 Miles3/20/2027 08:15Free

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Common Questions About the Redwood (Spring) Trail Run

Will I finish last at the Redwood (Spring) Trail Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 13.1 Miles field finished slower than 2:36:06, and the last recorded finisher came in around 4:27:37, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Redwood (Spring) Trail Run a good first 13.1 Miles?

It is a small race (110 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 Redwood (Spring) Trail Run?

The 13.1 Miles winner ran 1:39:09 while the median finisher took 2:36:06. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Where can I train for the Redwood (Spring) Trail Run?

Join a local run club. Oakland Beer Runners and others in Oakland welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.