Oakland Hills Trail Run

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. The event includes 35K, half marathon, and 10K distances. Start times are 8:30 AM for the 35K, 8:30 AM for the half marathon, and 9:00 AM for the 10K. Early bib pickup is Friday, October 23 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Sports Basement Berkeley, 2727 Milvia St., Berkeley, CA 94703. Race morning check-in and bib pickup are 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. There is a 6.5 hour time limit for the 35K race, and all runners must be off the course by 3:00 PM. Parking is available at the Chabot Space and Science Center in the Oakland Hills. The Oakland Hills Trail Run has a capacity of 330 runners across all distances. All races are professionally chip timed. Post-race food includes sweet and salty snacks, fresh fruit, and pre-packaged food options. Dogs are allowed at Redwood Regional Park and within the EBMUD Watershed; dogs must be on leash, runners with dogs must start at the back of the pack, and runners are asked to keep their dog's health and paws in mind.