Oakland Hills Trail Run
Oakland Hills Trail Run winds through a hidden redwood forest minutes from downtown.
Race Date
Oct 25, 2025
Location
Oakland, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Location
- Oakland, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 22.7 Miles, 6.2 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 533
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Just a few miles from downtown Oakland, the Oakland Hills Trail Run plunges runners into a serene world of towering coast redwoods and shaded singletrack. The course loops through 1,830-acre Redwood Regional Park, where 150-foot trees stand as quiet monuments to the area's logging past. With around 110 finishers each year, this race offers an intimate, community-focused experience far from the bustle of city racing.
The rolling terrain keeps legs honest, but the real challenge is the ever-present hills—the name doesn't lie. Still, the atmosphere is welcoming and low-key, with Inside Trail Racing’s trademark family-friendly support. Aid stations are well-stocked, and volunteers cheer runners through the park’s grassy meadows and chaparral.
The finish line brings a well-earned sense of accomplishment, and the post-race vibe is relaxed. For those seeking a hidden gem that combines natural beauty with genuine community spirit, this race is a perfect escape—and a reminder that wilderness still thrives on the edge of the Bay Area.
Race-provided description
A hidden redwood forest lies in the hills just a few miles over the ridge from downtown Oakland. The forest’s peaceful groves give little evidence of the park’s bustling past – in the mid-1800s the area was the scene of extensive logging to supply building materials for the San Francisco Bay Area. The logging era has long since passed, and a stately forest of 150-foot coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens) has replaced those cut down. In addition to a great forest of coast redwoods, the park’s 1,830 acres also contain other evergreens, chaparral, and grasslands. Wildlife within the park includes rare species such as the golden eagle and Alameda striped racer. Deer, raccoons, rabbits, and squirrels are often seen.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Start Time
8:30 AM
Start Location
9725 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94611
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Forest
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick418 years running
~107 finishers a year
shrinking
0% returning runners
7 timing sources
runners from 4 states
winner 1:46:59
typical high 68°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
52°
Afternoon (High)
68°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
76%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 533 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
533
Median time
2:53:50
Latest turnout
91
States
8
Turnout by year
2022–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Oakland Hills Trail Run?
The Oakland Hills Trail Run was held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Oakland Hills Trail Run take place?
It takes place in Oakland, California.
What distances does the Oakland Hills Trail Run offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 22.7 Miles, 6.2 Miles.
Is the Oakland Hills Trail Run course flat and good for a PR?
The Oakland Hills Trail Run is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Oakland Hills Trail Run?
HalfRuns has finish records for 533 runners who have completed the Oakland Hills Trail Run.
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