California · 8.7 Miles · 4.97 Miles
Ely Mountain Trail Race
Ely Mountain Trail Race is a 8.7 Miles and 4.97 Miles event held in Shaver Lake, California. It was last held on August 2, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 250 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Shaver Lake, CA
- Field size
- ~250 runners
Race details
- Last held
- August 2, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Shaver Lake, California
- Distances
- 8.7 Miles, 4.97 Miles
- Field size
- About 250 runners
- Course
- 1800 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 8:00 AM PDT
- Course profile — 14K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 1800 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 8K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 800 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the Ely Mountain Trail Race
Ely Mountain Trail Race – Shaver Lake, CA 14K (8.7mi) + 8K (4.9mi) | Balsam Forebay | Cooler temps. Hot trails. We’re stoked to bring a brand new adventure to the San Joaquin Running Co lineup — and this one’s a beauty. Join us in the mountains above Shaver Lake for the first-ever Ely Mountain Trail Race, where crisp air, big climbs, and epic views are all on the menu. The 14K course brings the heat with about 1,800 feet of climbing, including a 1,000’ ascent up Ely Mountain. You’ll earn sw…
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Ely Mountain Trail Race: common questions
- When is the Ely Mountain Trail Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Ely Mountain Trail Race held?
- In Shaver Lake, California.
- What distances does the Ely Mountain Trail Race offer?
- 8.7 Miles and 4.97 Miles.
- How many people run the Ely Mountain Trail Race?
- About 250 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Ely Mountain Trail Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Ely Mountain Trail Race?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed.
- What time does the Ely Mountain Trail Race start?
- 8:00 AM PDT.
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