Golden State Trail Run

NEW TWO DAY EVENT We are excited to announce that our Fort Ord Trail Run and Monterey Ultra 50 Mile will now be a TWO DAY event! The event has been selling out and we want everyone to join us who wants to be part of the trail community for these events. The Monterey Ultra 50 Miler and Fort Ord Trail Run 50K will be on Saturday, February 6. The Fort Ord 25K and 10K will be on Sunday, February 7. If you want to join both days, we will offer options for Sat/Sun double OR we would love it if you raced one day and volunteered the other day. Laguna Seca Recreation Area w/ WeatherTech Raceway has a campground that you can use for the weekend festivities: Camping w/ WeatherTech Raceway @ Laguna Seca Race Information Fort Ord was a U.S. Army post on Monterey Bay in California. It was established in 1917 as a maneuver area and field artillery target range and was closed in September 1994. Fort Ord was one of the most attractive locations of any U.S. Army post, because of its proximity to the beach

and California weather. The 7th Infantry Division (Light) was its main resident for many years. When Fort Ord was converted to civilian use, space was set aside for the first nature reserve in the United States created for conservation of an insect, the endangered species Smith’s blue butterfly.While much of the old military buildings and infrastructure remain abandoned, many structures have been torn down for anticipated development. California State University Monterey Bay and Fort Ord Dunes State Park, along with some subdivisions, the Veterans Transition Center, a strip mall, military facilities and a nature preserve occupy the area today.On April 20, 2012, President Obama signed a proclamation designating a 14,651-acre portion of the former post as the Fort Ord National Monument.Inside Trail Racing is authorized to use the trails on Fort Ord National Monument under a Special Recreation Permit issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).Location: Ford Ord National MonumentSaturday

Events: 50KStart Time: 50K – 7:30 AMSunday Events: 10K, 25KStart Times: 10K – 8:30 AM 25K – 8:00 AMCheck-In & Bib Pickup: Early Pickup Fri., February 5 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM The Treadmill 111 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923 Race Morning Sat., February 6 & Sun., February 7 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM Turn 10 Shelf (Start/Finish Area) Laguna Seca Recreation Area Salinas, CA Timing: We will be partnering with ultralive.net for timing, aid station tracking and splits. There is a $3 fee added to race entry this year to bring this amazing feature to you!Time Limit: There is an 8.5 hour time limit for the 50K race.Parking: Parking is $5.00 and available within Laguna Seca, adjacent to the Start/Finish area. Carpooling is always strongly encouraged. Course Information Detailed Course Map | Aid Station Distances and Cutoffs | Elevation Profiles Aid Station Supplies Inside Trail Racing aid stations are replete with an optimal variety of

glycogen-replenishing, electrolyte-replacing products. The following is a list of some of the foods and beverages each aid station may provide: Gu Energy gels, chews, and Stroopwafels, trail mix, pretzels, potato chips, Oreo cookies, Coke, Ginger Ale, water, Skratch Labs Sports Hydration Mix, PB&J sandwiches, M&M’s, salt tablets, bananas, watermelon, and tangerines. Aid stations are also equipped with general first aid items, including Salt-Stick tablets, but no anti-inflammatory medicine.Skratch Labs is 80 calories per serving with minimal sugar (4g per 100 ml) and a ratio of sugar (glucose + fructose) that is optimized for faster absorption, an electrolyte profile that actually matches what is lost in sweat (800 mg sodium, 80 mg potassium, 100 mg calcium, and 80 mg of magnesium per liter)As distances between aid stations vary, we strongly encourage all runners to carry at least one 20oz. bottle during their run. Volunteer Without the support of enthusiastic and caring volunteers producing

our races would not be possible. Volunteers of all ages and abilities help with setup, check-in, aid stations, course marshaling, timing, and post-race food.Volunteering is a fun, novel way to experience races, play in the outdoors, and spend time with friendly people. All volunteers receive a free race T-shirt, free food, and the ability to earn credit toward a future Inside Trail Racing event, commensurate to the amount of time worked.To volunteer for this year’s event, please submit our online volunteer form. Shirts Most of our race shirts are District Perfect-Tri tri-blend fabric shirt. This tee is made with top-of-the-line sportswear technology to heighten performance during your toughest workouts. With sun defense, moisture-wicking technology, quick stain release, and comfortable fit, this tri-blend performance crew serves the needs of every athlete. It’s the perfect year-round choice for outdoor sports and exercise. Get the most out of your workout with this tough, hardworking

tee.Features: ● 4.5-ounce, 50/25/25 poly/combed ring spun cotton/rayon, 32 singles ● 1X1 rib knit neck ● Shoulder to shoulder taping ● UPF 30To be guaranteed a shirt and shirt size, you must register by January 21, 2027. Cupless Event This a cupless event, meaning aid stations will not have paper cups available for runner use. Each runner will be responsible for carrying their own water bottle or reusable cup. Reusable cups are made of silicone, are collapsible, and easy to carry with you while you run. Going cupless will keep hundreds, or thousands, of paper cups from being thrown away or left littering the trails. Read more about our cupless events here. Awards The top three overall winners (male and female) of each race distance will receive a custom trophy with the race logo. All finishers will receive a custom medal with the race logo.All 50K finishers will receive a pint glass with the race logo.The Dead Last Finisher (DLF) in each even will receive a custom

award.Age-group medals (3 deep) will be awarded in the following categories, for both males and females: ● 13 and under ● 14 – 19 ● 20 – 29 ● 30 – 39 ● 40 – 49 ● 50 – 59 ● 60 – 69 ● 70 and over The Fine Print ITR Refund Policy: Entry fees to our trail runs are non-refundable in all cases, and we do not offer credits, transfers, or deferrals to future races except as described below. Only registered runners can participate in our races, and you cannot exchange your entry with anyone else in any case. We are happy to issue a credit worth 50% of your original race fee toward a future Inside Trail Racing event if we receive your cancellation at least 3 weeks prior to the race. Credits will expire 1 year after the date issued. There will be no credit provided if a cancellation is made within 3 weeks of the race. While we understand that last-minute injuries, conflicts, emergencies, deaths, and other unfortunate events affecting registered runners can hap

pen and may impact your plans for participation, we must adhere to our cancellation policy stated above and cannot offer any credits, refunds, transfers, or deferrals in any of these cases. If the situation does arise where ITR must outright cancel an event for any reason, there will be no refunds. This could include earthquakes, floods, extreme weather, unsafe air quality, pandemics, or any other “Act of God”. ITR at its sole discretion may choose to offer future race credit or deferrals in these force majeure situations, depending on the circumstances and how close to the race date the event was cancelled. We will communicate with all registered runners as soon as possible regarding the cancellation and any pertinent information. We do not cancel races due to rain or heat. Due to trail work, closures, or for myriad other reasons, permitting agencies may require changes to the publicized courses at any time prior to an event. This is out of our control, and we therefore will not offer

refunds, credits, deferrals, or transfers (except as described below) in such a situation. If a race location is changed, but still hosted on the same day, we will automatically transfer the registration over to the new venue, or entrants may choose to run the race remotely and we will mail awards. If a race is postponed all entrants will be transferred to the new date. www.insidetrail.com Event's current local time: 2:00 AM PT

Join us for Monte's 5K

Saturday, Oct. 10th, 2026 (RAFT Weekend)

9 a.m. CSUMB Campus - Otter Student Union

It's time to break a stride and bust a sweat for student scholarships! Attendees are required to register in advance and encouraged to donate to support the student scholarship fund. We are calling all families, students, staff, faculty, and community members to walk, run, or roll with our mascot, Monte Rey, through our beautiful campus.

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 (RAFT Weekend)

Start Time: 9:00 a.m.

Start/Finish Line: In front of the Otter Student Union, Cal State Monterey Bay

Course Map: Coming soon!

Registration: (No Registration on Race Day)

Monte's 5K is open to all members of the community and will raise money for student scholarships. All ages are welcome to participate (under 18 with a guardian). There is no age limit for participating. Volunteers must be 18 years or older. Participants with strollers are welcome; however, strollers must be in the last leg of the race for safety. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed at the race, with the exception of Service Animals. Please register by Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. (Note: For your convenience, all registration is handled exclusively through this Race Roster platform. We are unable to accept cash, and there will be no race day registrations.)

Registration fees:

CSUMB Students: Free (You will need your Student ID and the promo code: "CSUMBSTUDENT2026" to register and receive the free entry)

All other participants: $35 until Monday, August 31st, price increases to $40 after August 31, 2026. (Children under the age of 12 are free*)

$20 from every registration fee goes directly to a student scholarship fund.

*Children under 12 can participate for free as untimed participants (waivers required). They'll receive a medal at the finish line. If you'd like a bib or t-shirt for your child, you can register them as a participant and pay the registration fee.

Do want to sleep in but still support the cause? If would like to donate to student scholarships but not run in the race, please consider making a gift to CSUMB: Donate

Registration includes:

• Race bib

• Race Medal

• Race T-shirt (new color this year!)

• Post-race refreshments

• Fun for all!

Entry fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. There are no refunds if the event is canceled due to a force majeure event.

We are committed to providing a fair and equitable experience for all participants. This includes ensuring all participants are registered and receive a bib and t-shirt. If you do not pick up your bib and t-shirt during bib pick-up or on race day, participants will forfeit their t-shirts, bibs, and medals. This ensures that all participants have a fair chance to receive these items and reduce waste.

Bib Pick Up:

Bib pick-up will be held the week of Oct. 5th - Oct. 9th, and on the morning of the race, Saturday, Oct. 10th from 7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. in front of the Otter Student Union.

Please bring a Photo ID. All participants must sign an event waiver online in advance.

Race Day:

Please arrive early for the race. We recommend 30 to 60 minutes prior to the 9:00 a.m. start time.

Monte's 5K Training Program:

Interested in training for the 5K? All CSUMB Students and Employees can join Exercise is Medicine on Campus for the MB FLOW training program for FREE! Kinesiology faculty Sara Powell and Lisa Leininger designed the program to help you prepare mentally and physically for our exciting annual event. The program takes place asynchronously on Canvas, allowing you to train at any time that is convenient for you. The MB FLOW self-enroll link can be found here: MB FLOW Enroll. In-person training will take place on Mondays at 4 pm at the Otter Sports Center parking lot from August 17th through October 5th (except for Labor Day, Sept. 7th). Contact Dr. Sara Powell [email protected] for more information.

Parking:

Parking is located in Lot 71 (see parking map). A parking permit is required at all times. The cost of a daily pass is $5 and can be paid on arrival at the yellow parking meter or online using this link: https://csumb.edu/parking/permits/. Permits must be printed out and clearly displayed at all times.

The course will be cleared by 11am. After 11am, participants will be asked to continue along sidewalks for the reopening of roadway traffic.

Driving Directions (day of event):

Enter campus from the NORTH using the Imjin Pkwy/Imjin Rd traffic signal or from the East using the Inter-Garrison Rd and Abrams Dr. intersection. Lot 71 is located on the corner of 6th Ave. and Inter-Garrison Rd. Please follow these directions as road closures in the race area will be in effect after 8 a.m.

Accessibility:

CSUMB works to make events accessible to all. To request special accommodations, or for more information, please contact Jeff Rensel, Director of the Otter Student Union, at [email protected] or (831) 582-3646.

*Please note that minor participants/attendees must remain under the supervision of their parent, legal guardian or authorized chaperone during the course of this event. CSU Monterey Bay's staff, faculty, students, and guests will not be held responsible or liable for the supervision of any minor participant/attendee during the event.

Join us for a majestic race along the beautiful 17 mile drive coastal roads of Monterey California to Pebble Beach and back. Views of gorgeous cliffs and scenic ocean views. This is definitely a race for your bucket list. This flat and fast course will definitely score you a personal best PR.

Event details and schedule

There is plenty of parking at Lovers Point Park. Race starts promptly at 8 am. Registration and bib# pick up starts at 7 am. The course is chip timed so you must wear your bib on your front torso for the duration of the event and for a photo finish. Water, Gatorade, first aid, and Gu every 3 miles on the course. Apples, bananas, and oranges await you at the finish. All finishers receive a classic signature medallion. All participants receive a custom designed race T-Shirt. Don't miss the excitement of Sammamish Running!