Mount Wilson Trail Race
About this race
The Mount Wilson Trail Race returns this year and will be held on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. Race start time is 7:30 a.m., with packet pickup beginning at 6:00 a.m. that day. This will be the full 8.6 mile course from Kersting Court, up the Mount Wilson Trail to Orchard Camp, and back.
Join us in donating to the Fletcher Trail Maintenance Fund, which supports our dedicated Trail Maintenance Crew volunteers with the necessary equipment, materials, supplies and tools. Your donation is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference for this historic trail running event and community!
Our History: First run in 1908, the annual Mount Wilson Trail Race is one of the oldest trail races in California. The elevation gain is over 2,160 feet on a winding course. The original path, first used by the Gabrielino Indians, was dug out by Benjamin "Don Benito" Wilson in 1864.
Ready to test your limits? The Mount Wilson Trail Race brings a highly anticipated 13.8K, 1K to Sierra Madre on May 23, 2026. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of California.
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Trail Race - Adult
Trail Race - Youth
Running
Kids Fun Run
Kids Fun Run participants ages 3 – 7 starts in Kersting Court, run up to Grandview Avenue, turn around and run back to Kersting Court. Parents of children ages 3 – 7 may choose to run with their child. Total distance is .6 mile. Kids Fun Run participants ages 8 – 13 starts in Kersting Court, run up Baldwin Avenue to Mira Monte Avenue, turn around and run back to Kersting Court. Total distance is 1.0 mile.
Weather Overview
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About Sierra Madre
Mount Wilson Trail Race takes place in Sierra Madre, California, United States. The local timezone is America/Los_Angeles.
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