Ely Mountain Trail Race

Ely Mountain Trail Race Race Information

<p><span style="font-size:14pt">Ely Mountain Trail Race – Shaver Lake, CA</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">14K (8.7mi) &#43; 8K (4.9mi) | Balsam Forebay | Cooler temps. Hot trails.</span></p> <p><br /><span style="font-size:14pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">The 14K course brings the heat with about 1,800 feet of climbing, including a 1,000’ ascent up Ely Mountain. You’ll earn sweeping views of the Sierra, Shaver Lake, and the valley below — then fly down some smooth and fast singletrack and dirt roads back to the finish.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">The 8K hits a slightly easier route to the top but still climbs about 800 feet, with all the mountain vibes and finish line feels.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f3d4;️ Special Award for King &amp; Queen of the Mountain – fastest segment times to the top of Ely!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f3bd; Custom race shirts</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f3c5; Finisher medals &#43; podium awards</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f355; Post-race food &#43; refreshments</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">&#x1f332; All the crisp mountain air you’ve been missing</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt">We’re capping this one at 250 runners, so don’t sleep on it — grab your spot and come break in these trails with us.</span></p>