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Mount Wilson Trail Race

First run in 1908, one of California's oldest trail races climbs the historic Mount Wilson Trail from Sierra Madre's town square.

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Iconic tradition · Sierra Madre, CA

Mount Wilson Trail Race is a landmark running tradition in Sierra Madre, California, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completedFamily friendly
When
Last held Sat, May 23, 2026; next date TBA
Start 7:30 AM
Saturday of Memorial Day weekend
Where
Kersting Court
Sierra Madre, CA 91024 · Los Angeles
Directions
Entry
Adult $87.40; youth $49.25
Register

What to expect

  • historic trail
  • since 1908
  • mountain climb
  • beer garden
  • breakfast burritos
  • kids fun run
  • capped field

2026 Season completed

Saturday, May 23, 2026

  • Sat, May 23, 2026

2027 Projected

Date TBA

About the run

8.6-mile out-and-back to Orchard Camp with 2,000+ ft of gain, capped at 350 runners, returning in 2026 after a two-year Eaton Fire hiatus; town expo, beer garden and kids run.

The run

Distances
8.6 miles, Kids fun run
Occasion
Memorial Day weekend
Season
Spring
Swag
MWTR T-shirt and goodie bag
Field
325 finishers (2026); 350 cap
Benefits
Fletcher Trail Maintenance Fund (optional donation)

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.