Harding Hustle
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Harding Hustle - July 18, 2026
The Harding Hustle is a trail running event in the Cleveland National Forest on the Harding Truck Trail, located at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon near Silverado, California. The event offers courses on a 4x4 jeep road with sustained climbs and long descents; runners may encounter off-road vehicle traffic on course. Multiple aid stations are provided along the routes.
Distances and key stats include:
- 50K - 31.1 miles; 5,926 ft total elevation gain; max elevation 5,661 ft; 9 hour time limit.
- 30K - 18.4 miles; 3,482 ft total elevation gain; max elevation 4,477 ft; 7.5 hour time limit.
- 15K - 9.2 miles; 2,088 ft total elevation gain; max elevation 3,327 ft; 6 hour time limit.
Due to remoteness, on-course crew support is not allowed; crew members may volunteer at aid stations. Pacers are not permitted. Finish line drop bags are allowed; no on-course drop bags are allowed. Parking is not permitted at Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary; runners and spectators must use a scheduled shuttle from Oakley Lower Parking Lot in Lake Forest, though runner dropoff at Tucker is allowed.
The race is held in mid-July when conditions are typically hot. Organizers may require minimum water carrying capacity between aid stations and recommend capacity for at least one liter. The event operates a cupless policy and provides reusable cups for purchase. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
