Cinderella Trail Run
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Cinderella Trail Run : overview
The Cinderella Trail Run is held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland, CA (3594 Sanborn Dr.). The event offers multiple trail distances and a free kid's dash for children aged 6 and younger.
- 8K
- Half Marathon
- 30K
- Marathon
- 50K
- Kid's Run (50 yd dash, 6yo & younger)
Course and logistics
The courses run through Joaquin Miller and Redwood Regional parks, using Sequoia-Bayview and French trails and finishing on the technical Cinderella trail. Distances were measured with a Rolatape surveyor's measuring wheel. Course marking uses colored ribbon about every 200 yards, polka-dot flagging for turns, and blue ribbons to mark wrong-way junctions. Color coding: Yellow Loop for 8K, Pink Loop for Half Marathon, 30K is Pink + Yellow, Marathon is Pink twice, and 50K is Marathon + 5 miles.
Aid stations are fully stocked every 3 to 6 miles with fruit, salty snacks, candy, water, and Skratch drink. Runners are recommended to carry at least 20 oz. of water between aid stations. The event is cupless; participants should bring their own fluid container. Drop bags are allowed for 30K, Marathon, and 50K. Parking is free. T-shirts are given to pre-registered runners; to guarantee a shirt, register at least 10 business days before the event. Time limits: Marathon 8 hr 45 min, 50K 9 hr, all events 9 hr. Headphone use is restricted on single-track and at crossings or aid stations. Dogs are not allowed on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
