Ely Mountain Trail Race

🏞️ Ely Mountain Trail Race

Date: 2025-08-03

Location: Balsam Forebay, Shaver Lake, CA

Race Information

🌄 Race Distances

• 14K: 8.7 miles with about 1,800 feet of climbing, including a 1,000’ ascent up Ely Mountain.
• 8K: 4.9 miles, featuring a slightly easier route to the top, climbing about 800 feet.

🎖️ Awards and Perks

• Special Award: King & Queen of the Mountain – fastest segment times to the top of Ely!
• Custom Shirts: Race shirts for all participants.
• Finishers' Medals: Finisher medals and podium awards.
• Post-Race Treats: Enjoy food and refreshments after the race.

🍃 Experience the Mountains

• Crisp Air: All the crisp mountain air you’ve been missing.
• Epic Views: Earn sweeping views of the Sierra, Shaver Lake, and the valley below.
• Fast Descents: Fly down smooth and fast singletrack and dirt roads.
• Limited Spots: We’re capping this one at 250 runners, so don’t wait!

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. Grab your spot and come break in these trails with us!