Zoom Angel Island

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Embark on an unforgettable trail running adventure at the Zoom Angel Island race, taking place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in the stunning setting of Belvedere, CA. This unique event transports runners via a scenic charter ferry from the Tiburon Ferry Dock to Angel Island, a hilly, grass, and forest-covered island that promises breathtaking panoramic vistas of Marin County, San Francisco, Alcatraz Island, the East Bay, and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Choose your challenge from four distances: 15 miles, 10 miles, 5 miles, and a 2-mile option, along with a free Kid's Run, making it a perfect day out for the entire family. Typical race day conditions in early March offer pleasant highs around 61F and lows around 48F, with a modest 16% chance of precipitation.

The courses are designed to thrill, utilizing the island's diverse terrain and climbing Mount Livermore. The 5-mile race, a challenging single-track summit loop, features an 810-foot elevation gain. The 10-mile course combines a middle loop with the summit for a total elevation gain of 1,380 feet, primarily on single track and dirt roads. For the ultimate test, the 15-mile race incorporates a perimeter loop, followed by the middle and summit loops, accumulating 1,840 feet of elevation gain across a mix of single track, dirt road, and asphalt. Runners consistently praise the "breathtaking" scenery and the rewarding, albeit challenging, trails. The course is well-marked with colored flagging and specific polka-dot markers for turns to guide you every step of the way.

Aid stations are strategically placed approximately every 5 miles and are fully stocked with fresh fruit, salty snacks, candy, water, and Skratch electrolyte drink, though participants should bring their own fluid containers as the event is cupless and carrying at least 20 oz of water between stations is recommended. Post-race, celebrate your accomplishment with a custom finisher's medal and enjoy a delightful picnic at beautiful Ayala Cove, a perfect end to a memorable island running experience.

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