Salinas, CA
The Golden State 50K/35K/Half Marathon/10K is our premier summer event, traversing the fabulous trails of Fort Ord National Monument. Each course is different than our winter time Fort Ord Trail Runs! Fort Ord National Monument has a vast array of endangered and rare species of plants and animals, some of which are rarely found outside of its boundaries. The botany on this terrain is just as diverse as the animals that roam it. Fort Ord has vegetation ranging from maritime chaparral to grasslands, marshes and gorgeous fields of flowers. The Golden State courses provide a grand tour of Fort Ord and all this former military base has to offer.
Fort Ord National Monument is truly golden in the summer. Runners will be treated to rolling hills, vast fields of wildflowers, and varied terrain, including smooth single-track, sandy hills, and exposed fire roads.
Upcoming Races
Jun 29 2024
50 KM
Single Loop
Course
8:30 Cutoff
3
Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3
Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Results
50 KM
View course top times| Date | Finishers | Top Result (M) | Top Result (F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/23 | 67 | 3:52:40 | 5:22:33 |
| 08/21/21 | 64 | 4:02:06 | 4:53:25 |
| 08/22/20 | Race Cancelled | ||
| 08/24/19 | 49 | 4:34:27 | 4:49:22 |
| 08/18/18 | 27 | 4:40:50 | 5:53:17 |
