End of the Trail Run
Race Date
Feb 28, 2026
Location
Visalia, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Location
- Visalia, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 11,366
The Experience
PACKET PICK-UP: February 27th (Friday). Sole 2 Soul Sports - Visalia at 4241 S. Mooney Blvd (Target Shopping Center). TIME: 3:00pm to 6:00pm RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP: OPENS at 7:00am, Near the start line under the Visalia Runners Canopy ALL RACES START TIME: 8:00 AM START & FINISH: MOONEY GROVE PARK at the END OF THE TRAIL STATUE. COURSE DETAILS: The half marathon, 10K, and 5K will Start & Finish at the End of the Trail Statue (road) and will run approximately 1 mile through scenic Mooney Grove Park before heading out the back gate. The half and 10K continues out on country roads with lots of local cross country teams cheering you on. There will be DJ Music at the 10k Turn-Around.
These routes are FLAT & FAST with closed roads, DJ’s, live bands, portable restrooms, aid stations, and more! At the Finish Line, you will be welcomed back with your EOTT Custom Finisher’s Medal, Hot Breakfast, Chocolate Milk, and a Post-Race Celebration in the Park! You’ll want to stay around and relax in the park with your running buddies! Whether you Run or Walk, you'll want to join this memorable experience in the beautiful setting of Mooney Grove Park. Race Proceeds & All Donations will benefit many local high school running programs in Tulare County, athlete scholarships and other community running events to promote health and wellness. You will see those high school runners cheering you on, working our Aid Stations, and keeping you moving! Why End of the Trail? Courses are Flat & FastIt's a Post Race Party in the ParkClosed Running StreetsPerfect Cool WeatherCustom Finisher's MedalFREE Race Tech Shirt to ALL 5K, 10K & Half Marathon participants Half marathon, 10K, & 5K Overall AwardsHalf marathon, 10k, & 5K age group AwardsFREE Hot & Fresh BreakfastFREE Rosa Brothers Chocolate MilkFREE Race PhotosFREE Chip TimingFREE Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoyPost Race Celebration Venue for You, Family, FriendsAnd MORE
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Short Sleeve Tech Race Shirt
Start Location
27000 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA, 93277
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
CA18010RS · 2018 The End of the Trail Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8217 years running
~506 finishers a year
shrinking
36% returning runners
USATF certified · 6 timing sources
runners from 5 states
winner 1:12:26
typical high 65°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
41°
Afternoon (High)
65°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
7 mph
Wind
67%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 11,366 finishers actually crossed the line across 7 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
11,366
Median time
2:05:09
Latest turnout
146
States
12
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the End of the Trail Run?
The End of the Trail Run is held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the End of the Trail Run take place?
It takes place in Visalia, California.
What distances does the End of the Trail Run offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K.
Is the End of the Trail Run course flat and good for a PR?
The End of the Trail Run is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the End of the Trail Run?
HalfRuns has finish records for 11,366 runners who have completed the End of the Trail Run.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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