Cinderella Trail Run

With a hilly and challenging course that takes runners through both Joaquin Miller Park and Redwood Regional Park just outside Oakland, the Cinderella Trail Run is actually run in both the spring and the late summer.The Cinderella Trail Run races follow an out-and-back course that starts and finishes in Joaquin Miller Park, a 500-acre park filled with groves of redwood trees and oaks as well as creeks and wetland areas, that lies just a few miles east of downtown Oakland.In addition to the trek through Joaquin Miller Park, the race takes runners also into nearby Redwood Regional Park, whose more than 1,800 acres contain both large forests of Sequoia trees as well as plentiful wildlife, from deer, rabbits, raccoons and squirrels to golden eagles that fly through the skies.Enjoy nature and all its offerings in this race!

Start: Pinewood Picnic Area                         Go SOUTH Lower Meadow/Picnic AreaTurn LEFT Sunset Trail         Turn LEFT Sequoia Bayview Trail          Turn LEFT Castle Park Trail       Go STRAIGHT Connector TrailTurn LEFT West Ridge Trail     Turn RIGHT French Trail          Turn LEFT Orchard Trail          Turn RIGHT Bridle TrailTurnaround Bridle Trail          Turn LEFT West Ridge TrailTurn LEFT Connector Trail         Go STRAIGHT Castle Park Trail         Turn RIGHT Sequoia Bayview Trail       Turn RIGHT Cinderella Trail         Turn LEFT Sunset TrailRepeat

Enjoy the spectacular views of the Oakland Hills and Bay Area along the way, as well as large forests of Sequoia trees and plentiful wildlife, from deer, rabbits, raccoons and squirrels to golden eagles that fly through the skies.

Fully-stocked aid stations every 3-6 miles. Participants can expect fresh fruit, salty snacks, assorted candy, water, and Clif Shot Electrolyte sports drink.

There will be post-run snacks at the finish line.

T-shirts will be given to all pre-registered runners. Award medals are given to the 1st female and male finishers overall and top three finishers in each age group. All finishers will receive a custom medal.

The time limit for the marathon is 8 hours and 45 minutes.