Cinderella Trail Run
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Event overview
The Cinderella Trail Run takes place in Oakland, CA at Joaquin Miller Park on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The event offers multiple distances:
- 8K
- Half Marathon
- 30K
- Marathon
- 50K
- Kid's Run (6yo & younger, 50 yd dash) - Free!
Pre-registered runners receive T-shirts. All finishers receive a custom medal; 50K finishers also receive a custom coaster. Overall top three male and female finishers at each distance receive awards and race-credits with set cash values for 1st-3rd places.
Course and logistics
The courses traverse Joaquin Miller and Redwood Regional parks, including Sequoia-Bayview and French trails, and finish via the Cinderella trail (nicknamed "Wicked Step Sisters"). Distances were measured with a Rolatape surveyor's wheel. The course is marked with colored ribbon about every 200 yards; polka-dot flagging indicates turns and blue ribbons indicate wrong-way junctions. GPX files are available for each distance.
Parking at Joaquin Miller Park is free. Drop bags are allowed at the start/finish for 30K, Marathon, and 50K. To guarantee a shirt, register at least 10 business days before the event.
Support, safety and rules
Elevation gains and surface breakdowns are provided per distance (for example, 8K gain 725', mostly single-track; 50K gain 5,495', mostly single-track). Fully stocked aid stations are located every 3-6 miles with fruit, salty snacks, candy, water, and Skratch electrolyte drink. Runners are advised to carry at least 20 oz. of water between aid stations. The event is cupless; participants should bring a personal fluid container. Headphones are allowed only on dirt-road sections and are prohibited on single-track, when crossing paved roads, at aid stations, and at the finish. No dogs are allowed on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
