Nothing beats a good trail race. Trail races are the perfect opportunities to push ourselves, connect with fellow trail runners, and take in some beautiful scenery along the way.
If you're used to running road races, there are a few things you can expect from a trail race.
Hills. And I'm not talking about Heartbreak Hill. I'm talking about elevation gains that start at 800-1200 feet in the shortest distances and increase to thousands of feet for longer distances.
Singletrack. These trails can narrow to a body width across, which means that passing during races gets pretty creative.
Varied terrain. During road races, you have pavement to contend with. During trail races, there's mud, streams, rocks, low branches, etc. Be ready for an adventure.
These may sound intimidating, but anyone who has run a trail race knows that these are the exact reasons that trail races are so much fun and so addictive.
The abundance of trails in the Bay Area means that there are trail races nearly every weekend. Check out the resources below to find your next trail race.
Local Racing Series:
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