LakeMerritt RunClub - Woodmonster Trail Race

Sun, Jun 28, 2026
United States
Oakland
0–250
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Trail running race
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Trail in United States, Oakland

Distances

Running
Halbmarathon
21.1 km
Running
Tilden Tough Ten Miler
16.1 km
Running
Woodmonster Trail Race 10 Mile
16.1 km
Start: 12:30 PM
40.00 EUR
Running
15K
15 km
Running
Woodmonster Trail Race
13.5 km
Running
10K
10 km
Running
5K
5 km
Running
Kids Race
0.2 km

About

A challenging 10-mile trail race starting and finishing at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, featuring the infamous Woodmonster climb. The race offers handicap start times, team competition, and post-race snacks. Proceeds benefit Run for a Better Oakland.

Catering & aid stations

Post-race snacks provided at finish, including homemade banana bread.

Pacers

The race uses a reverse handicap start system with staggered start waves (e.g., 8:30, 8:35, 8:40...). 'Pacerflaggen' may be used; pacer participation is included in the entry fee.

Results

View official results

Typical weather in Oakland

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan57°42°

↑ 07:24

↓ 17:14

Feb59°44°

↑ 07:00

↓ 17:48

Mar62°46°

↑ 07:20

↓ 19:17

Apr65°48°

↑ 06:34

↓ 19:45

May70°51°

↑ 05:59

↓ 20:13

Jun75°54°

↑ 05:47

↓ 20:34

Jul76°56°

↑ 06:00

↓ 20:31

Aug77°57°

↑ 06:26

↓ 20:03

Sep78°57°

↑ 06:52

↓ 19:18

Oct73°54°

↑ 07:18

↓ 18:32

Nov63°47°

↑ 06:51

↓ 16:58

Dec57°43°

↑ 07:18

↓ 16:52

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

Post-race snacks

Short-sleeve finishers t-shirt

Prices & signup

Woodmonster Trail Race 10 Mile40.00 EUR

FAQ

What is the race distance?

The Woodmonster Trail Race is 10 miles (≈16.1 km).

Is there team competition?

Yes — the team with the most finishers wins 4 comped entries for the next year’s Woodmonster.

Are there aid stations?

Yes, aid stations are located at the start (Chabot Space & Science Center), East Ridge, Tres Sendas, Redwood Bowl (mile 4.6), and turnaround on West Ridge.