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Berkeley Trail Adventure

Berkeley Trail Adventure

Berkeley Trail Adventure offers a scenic half-marathon through Tilden and Wildcat Canyon Parks.

Race Date

Sep 13, 2025

Location

Berkeley, CA

Solid Pick47

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Location
Berkeley, California
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 31 Miles, 21.6 Miles, 6 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Road
USATF certified
Not listed
Finishers on record
452

Highlights

Good For

Beginner Friendly

Atmosphere

Local CommunityWell SupportedWell Organized

Course

Scenic RouteShadedExposed

The Experience

The Berkeley Trail Adventure invites runners into the natural beauty of Tilden and Wildcat Canyon Parks, offering a refreshing escape into nature. The course winds through abundant coast live oak and eucalyptus trees, providing welcome shade on many sections. Runners will experience a mix of sheltered trails and open, exposed areas that reveal stunning views of the bay, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, and Mt. Tamalpais on clear days.

With aid stations spaced every 5-7 miles stocked with runner-friendly fuel, this event is designed to support participants throughout their journey. The race, which has seen around 89 finishers in recent editions, welcomes runners of all levels, making it an excellent choice for those new to trail running. The event has a capacity of 330 runners across all distances, fostering an intimate yet engaging atmosphere.

Race-provided description

Our Berkeley Adventure Run brings runners and walkers into two East Bay gems: Tilden Regional Park and Wildcat Canyon. Tilden offers something for everyone, including an abundance of coast live oak and eucalyptus trees. Runners can enjoy shady trails broken up by open, exposed sections serving up views of the bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and, on clear days, Mt. Tamalpais. Aid stations are located every 5-7 miles, where participants can load up on fruit, potatoes, and other runner-friendly foods and beverages. This is a fabulous race for runners of all ages and is particularly a great one for those embarking on their first trail-running event. Park Information: Tilden Regional Park, Wildcat Canyon Start Times: 50K & 35K – 8:30 AM Half – 9:00 AM 10K – 9:15 AM Check-In & Bib Pickup: Race Morning: 7:30 AM – 9:15 AM Time Limit: There is an 8.5 hour time limit for the 50K & 35K race. All runners must be off the course by 5:00 PM. Capacity: The Berkeley Trail Adventure has a capacity of 330 runners, across all distances. Parking:  Parking is available, free of charge at Lake Anza in Tilden Park. Carpooling is always strongly encouraged. Directions: Lake Anza Tilden Regional Park Lake Anza Road, Berkeley, CA 94708 Click for Directions Timing:  All races are professionally chip timed, utilizing MyLaps and Race Director, ensuring your time is captured as accurately as possible. Disposable chips are attached to back of each bib number. Post Race:  We offer a broad selection of sweet and salty snacks, as well as fresh fruit and a diverse line up of pre-packaged food options (chips, cakes, jerkey, etc.).  Dog Policy:  Dogs are allowed at Tilden and Wildcat Canyon Parks. Pups must be on leash at all times. You may run the race with your dog, but must start at the back of the pack and allow all other runners to proceed before starting. Please keep your dogs health (and paws) in mind when choosing to run with them.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Start Time

8:30 AM

Start Location

Lake Anza Rd, Berkeley, CA, 94708

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Park, Forest

Surface

Dirt Trail

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

31 Miles21.6 Miles6 Miles

Quality Score

Solid Pick47
Methodology
Heritage10/20

5 years running

Size10/15

~89 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty11/20

11% returning runners

Course & details6/15

6 timing sources · 4 photos

National draw4/10

runners from 4 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:46:25

Weather2/10

typical high 74°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

56°

Afternoon (High)

74°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

79%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 452 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

452

Median time

2:51:19

Latest turnout

89

States

14

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:30p50 median ≈ 2:456:15

Turnout by year

20222026

'22'23'24'25'26
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Frequently asked

When is the Berkeley Trail Adventure?

The Berkeley Trail Adventure is held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, starting at 8:30 AM.

Where does the Berkeley Trail Adventure take place?

It takes place in Berkeley, California.

What distances does the Berkeley Trail Adventure offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 31 Miles, 21.6 Miles, 6 Miles.

Is the Berkeley Trail Adventure course flat and good for a PR?

The Berkeley Trail Adventure is a ultra-flat, loop course course.

How many people run the Berkeley Trail Adventure?

HalfRuns has finish records for 452 runners who have completed the Berkeley Trail Adventure.

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