Inside Trail Racing is a AWESOME!!!! I only volunteer with them but my boyfriend runs a few different distances with this race. He says that the aid stations are well stocked and have great volunteers there to help you if you need it. The trails are marked well and he hasn't gotten lost on the trails compared to other races he's done. My perspective as a volunteer is that all the runners seem to have a good time and the volunteers are fun. Some of them will work either before or after they race. There is still volunteers there till the end to cheer on that last runner in. Since there is usually around 400 racers it has that family feel. You see some repeat racers/volunteers and new comers which is great. The race director "Tim" is wonderful and will work with you either as a volunteer or if you need to get registered last minute he can squeeze you in. Great prizes for the winners and the t-shirts are "tech" shirts which most people enjoy! If you haven't done his race yet, you should come check them out read more

What a good bunch of folks! The energetic race directors and volunteers are just fun to be around and you can tell they are passionate about making sure you just have a blast. Courses are amazingly marked, aid stations are well stocked with all your needs, and make sure you are worry free upon arrival to enjoy your race. The races are casual but draw often times the areas top competition. I also like having so many distance options to chose from. I look forward to participating in any of their events I can! read more

Well marked courses, good food, and good people. Really enjoyed the vibe that was somewhere in between a casual local race and a big trail run. Everyone had a smile, and they waited to cheer on the last finisher. Will definitely be back! read more

Inside Trail is a brand new trail racing company in 2012. I ran their second event, Lake Chabot 30K. The vibe was lowkey and fun. The course was extremely well marked. The aid stations were generally well-stocked, though out of a few items. The tech T-Shirt was in my size an actual women's shirt! instead of unisex and of good quality. Minor quibbles: As several distances (1/2 marathon, 30K and 50K) were running the same course, I wish different distances had different bibs. The design on the shirt was a little blah. Overall, a great event and if you're looking for a low-key, fun trail event, I recommend Inside Trail for a first time or experienced trail runner. read more

Beautiful trails. Great organization. Ribbons easy to follow on trail. Cause who wants to get lost, right? Can't wait to race with them again. LOVE IT!!! read more

Unlike the other racing event companies, where if you run with any company, at the same event, you run the exact same course, ITR has gone the extra mile and created entirely new courses/trails. Great aid station support with well stocked food for any need. And a great finish line buffet. You can tell the enthusiasm from the owners, as they are trail runners themselves, and know what everyone wants/like. I highly suggest running and event with them, you will get to experience new courses and trails read more

Last weekend I ran the 50k trail run in Marin. My wife ran the 35k. The runs were nice with beautiful views. My only complaint was that there were a number of places on the course where the trail was not clearly marked. Overall it was a good run at a good value. I will definitely do another race with this company. read more

I can't praise your medics enough! Back during the Peacock Gap trail run in early December 2017 I fell twice during the 5k, picked myself up, ran past the finish line and straight to the medic tent. I'm so glad they were there! William took great care of my scraps, scratches and sprained ankle. I can't thank you guys enough for having medics there. Great race with a great company. I'll be back for the KNICKERBOCKER CANYON race in March read more

The short version: Bad race director, unorganized, not crowned at finish line, race director will ignore you and not respond if you have any issues. The long version: I ran and completed the Fort Ord 50k in January. I signed up well head of time and believed that I would be getting a shirt, a medal and a glass. I completed the race and upon finishing was not given a medal. You'd think after running a 50k (or any race for that matter) someone would be waiting for you at the finish line to crown you and congratulate you on your accomplishment. No such thing happened. I had to figure out where the tent was with the race medals and cups. A woman with an attitude reluctantly crossed my name off the list and gave me the medal. I asked about the glass. She told me they had run out. I sat down to rest and got run over by a dog -a dog whom I later found out belonged to the race director. My family also told me that the dog was poorly trained, wasn't listening to anyone and had been stealing our kid's stacks and running around crazily the whole time. My husband and I found the race director, Tim, and asked about the glass. He said that they had more race day signs ups for the 50k than they were expecting and had run out of glasses. So basically, even though I had pre-registered becaue I had been slow (battling mastitis and a sinus infection that day) my glass had been given away to someone else. He assured me he would send me a glass. I asked if he needed my name or address and he said that wasn't necessary; he had all of the information on file. I waited and waited and waited, no glass. I emailed via the website, no response. I emailed again via the website, no response. I emailed a third time (all about a week apart). We got ahold of Tim's personal email and phone number via a friend who volunteered at the race. My husband and I both emailed, called, and texted Tim multiple times with no response. He clearly was screening his calls and choosing to not answer to us. The fact of the matter is that I paid full price and I did not get everything. I would be fine if some of my money was refunded to me. I would be fine getting a glass late. I do not appreciate being ignored. I finally got a response on April 28th when my husband tried one last ditch effort to contact them. They claimed they would be sending the glass out right away and acted as though they had forgotten about me. It is now May 15th and we have not received it. I cannot recommend insider trail racing to anyone. Tim is clearly unorganized and his lack of communication with an unhappy customer is completely unacceptable. read more

Races are always well organized, well marked, and the check in process is a breeze. It's awesome that you are able to pick up your shirt (which is always high quality with great graphics) and your medal after you're finished. Love LOVE this running organization. If you're into trail running, or want to give it a try... they're THE BEST! read more