Race FAQ

Race Date? Saturday, May 23, 2026
Start Line Address? Kersting Court – Sierra Madre – corner of Baldwin Ave. & Sierra Madre Blvd.
Parking? Limited City Street Parking; Arrive Early
Race Day Packet Pickup? 6:00 am – 7:20 am
Are drop bag services available? YES – Kersting Court Street near the Lucky Baldwin’s patio area
Race Start Time? 7:30 am for MWTR – Kids’ Fun Run start is 7:45 am
Good place for spectators? Kersting Court and Baldwin Ave
Where are the Bathrooms? Located at the corner of Baldwin & Montecito; no bathrooms on the trail
Trail Etiquette? Pass on the right; yield to downhill runners
Should I bring water? YES – Highly recommended!
Aid Stations? First Water, Approx 2 miles and Orchard Camp (race turn around)
Do Aid Stations have water? Yes
Are Go-Pros allowed? Yes, but no stick.
Are walking sticks or poles allowed? No
Are Dogs Allowed? No
Can I wear headphones? No
Trail Open to general public during the race? No
Are there bathrooms on the trail or near the trailhead? No
BIB & Packet Pickup! Thursday, May 21, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm @ Run With Us
235 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena
Friday, May 22, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm @  RT Rogers
Brewing Company, 38 E. Montecito Ave, Sierra Madre.
Race Day – May 23, @ Kersting Court, from 6:00 am – 7:20 am
T-Shirt Pickup – Kids’ Fun Run Race Day – May 23, @ Kersting Court, from 6:00 am – 7:40 am
Race Distance? 8.6 Miles
Registration? $87.40 Online
Register by Mail? No
Register on race day? No
Transfer or Refund? No Refunds, No Roll-overs, No Transfers, No Exceptions
Website? MountWilsonTrailRace.com
Results Spectrum Sports Timing Company – Spectrumsports.net
Awards? Top 3 Male & Female in 10 year Increments
Prize Money? No