Oakland Redwoods Run

The Oakland Redwoods Run is held near Oakland, California, on March 20, 2027, on a course that threads through a redwood forest. Five distances are offered, from a 5-mile trail run up to the 50K (31 miles), with a 30K (18.6 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a marathon (26.2 miles) in between, so the day covers everything from a first taste of trail running to a full day of endurance.

The setting is the draw: dense, fragrant woods a short distance from the bustle of the Bay Area. That range of distances means the short trail run suits beginners while the 50K gives experienced marathoners a genuine challenge in an iconic regional landscape. If you are stepping up to the longer options, train on hills and soft ground, and practice eating and drinking on the move during your weekly long run.