Fort Ord Trail Run
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Fort Ord Trail Run
The Fort Ord Trail Run takes place February 6–7, 2027, at Fort Ord National Monument in Monterey, California. The event is organized as a two-day format: the 50K is held on the first day while the 25K and 10K are held on the second day. The event capacity is 600 runners per day across all distances. Parking within Laguna Seca is available for a fee and the Laguna Seca Recreation Area provides nearby campground options.
Distances:
- 50K : 31.0 miles, 4,300 ft elevation gain
- 25K : 16.3 miles, 2,250 ft elevation gain
- 10K : 6.4 miles, 900 ft elevation gain
Most of the courses run 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. Courses are marked with colored ribbon approximately every 200 meters; blue ribbons indicate wrong-way trails. Hiking or trekking poles are permitted. Aid stations supply a variety of gels, snacks, electrolytes, soft drinks, water, and general first-aid items; runners are encouraged to carry at least one 20 oz bottle. The race is cupless: runners must carry their own reusable cup or soft flask and drop bag service is not available. A time limit of 8.5 hours applies. Volunteer roles, awards by overall gun time and chip time for age groups, and race apparel details are part of the event setup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
