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.
8.6 Miles: T-Shirt
0.6 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.6 Miles | $80.00 | Mar 2 | May 24 |
| 0.6 Miles | $0.00 | Mar 2 | May 24 |
EARLY PACKET PICK UP: Friday, May 22, 2026 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Location: RT Rodgers Brewing Company 38 E. Montecito Ave., Sierra Madre side parking area towards the back RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP: Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 6:00am to 7:30am Location: Kersting Court KIDS' FUN RUN SHIRT PICK UP: Saturday, May 23, 2026 ONLY - 6:00am to 7:45am Location: Kersting Court There is no early check in for the Kids' Fun Run. Shirts can be picked up on Saturday before they run.
Saturday, May 23, 2026 6AM to 12PM Kersting Court Expo – check out the sponsors, vendors, & food 6:00 a.m. Packet pick-up for runners opens and drop bag service is available 6:00 a.m. Kids’ Fun Run T-shirt pickup opens 7:30 a.m. Mount Wilson Trail Race starts in Kersting Court 7:45 a.m. Kids’ Fun Run Starts in Kersting Court 8:30 a.m. RT Rogers Beer Garden Opens 8:45 a.m. Pizza Sales Open (next to the Beer Garden) - selling pizza from Sierra Madre Pizza Company 10:15 a.m. Awards Ceremony Enj
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