Reservoir Dogs Trail Run

2026 Start Location

2026 will be starting in the same location as 2025. 7301 San Pablo Dam Rd El Sobrante, CA 94803 Directions

Race Information

The Reservoir Dogs Trail Race was the first trail running event allowed to completely circumnavigate the Briones Reservoir on the beautiful, normally "permit-only", EBMUD trails. Enjoy beautiful, rolling, tree covered single-track and open fire roads with sweeping views of the watershed lands on this relatively fast 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and 35K course. Like most EBMUD trails, you will enjoy an extremely scenic run which offers more of a sense of remoteness than the typical East Bay park. Briones Reservoir is also one of the few EBMUD properties that has a substantial length of single-track trail. Most of the course is moderately rolling hills, and boasts a nice progression of quintessentially East Bay environments. You’ll first run through dense, shady woods on the south side of the reservoir; then follow the shoreline along a mostly flat stretch of trail partially shaded by oak woods; you’ll then climb into the hills where there is almost no tree cover but affords plenty of viewing opportunities of these unspoiled lands. The Start and Finish for all races will be in the San Pablo Reservoir Visitors Center, which has a plethora of outdoor activities for all ages, including: hiking and picnicking. Park information: San Pablo Reservoir Location: San Pablo and Briones Reservoirs, EBMUD Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Events: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & 35K Early Bib Pickup: Friday, Oct 9 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sports Basement - Berkeley 2727 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Race Day Check-In & Bib Pickup: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM Start Times: ● 35K & Half Marathon - 8:00 AM ● 10K - 8:30 AM ● 5K - 8:45 AM Dogs on Course: Dogs are NOT permitted in this event. Time Limit: There is a 6.5 hour time limit for the 35K race. Parking: Parking is available within the San Pablo Reservoir Visitors Center. There is a $7 fee to park in this location, the park prefers exact change but can take C.C. Carpooling is always strongly encouraged. Race Capacity: The Reservoir Dogs Trail Run will have a capacity of 300 runners, across all distances.

Course Information

Detailed Course Map | Aid Station Distances and Cutoffs | Elevation Profiles

Aid Stations

Inside Trail Racing aid stations are replete with an optimal variety of glycogen-replenishing, electrolyte-replacing products. The following is a list of some of the foods and beverages each aid station may provide: Gu Energy gels, chews, and Stroopwafels, trail mix, pretzels, potato chips, Oreo cookies, boiled potatoes with salt, Coke, Ginger Ale, water, Skratch Labs Sports Hydration Mix, PB&J sandwiches, M&M’s, salt tablets, bananas, watermelon, and tangerines. Aid stations are also equipped with general first aid items, including Salt-Stick tablets, but no anti-inflammatory medicine. Skratch Labs is 80 calories per serving with minimal sugar (4g per 100 ml) and a ratio of sugar (glucose + fructose) that is optimized for faster absorption, an electrolyte profile that actually matches what is lost in sweat (800 mg sodium, 80 mg potassium, 100 mg calcium, and 80 mg of magnesium per liter) As distances between aid station vary, we strongly encourage all runners to carry at least one 20oz bottle during their run.

Volunteer

Without the support of enthusiastic and caring volunteers producing our races would not be possible. Volunteers of all ages and abilities help with setup, check-in, aid stations, course marshaling, timing, and post-race food. Volunteering is a fun, novel way to experience races, play in the outdoors, and spend time with friendly people. All volunteers receive a free race T-shirt, free food, and the ability to earn credit toward a future Inside Trail Racing event, commensurate to the amount of time worked. Five hours of assisting an event results in a free race credit or Inside Trail merchandise. To volunteer for this year’s event, please submit our online volunteer form .

Shirts

Most of our race shirts are District Perfect-Tri tri-blend fabric shirt. This tee is made with top-of-the-line sportswear technology to heighten performance during your toughest workouts. With sun defense, moisture-wicking technology, quick stain release, and comfortable fit, this tri-blend performance crew serves the needs of every athlete. It’s the perfect year-round choice for outdoor sports and exercise. Get the most out of your workout with this tough, hardworking tee. Features: ● 4.5-ounce, 50/25/25 poly/combed ring spun cotton/rayon, 32 singles ● 1X1 rib knit neck ● Shoulder to shoulder taping ● UPF 30 To be guaranteed a shirt and shirt size, you must register by September 26, 2026.

Awards

The top three overall winners (male and female) of each race distance will receive a custom trophy with the race logo. In addition, the top finisher for each distance (male and female) will receive a special item from one of Inside Trail’s sponsors.

The Fine Print

Entry fees to our trail runs are non-refundable in all cases, and we do not offer credits, transfers, or deferrals to future races except as described below. Only registered runners can participate in our races, and you cannot exchange your entry with anyone else in any case. We are happy to issue a credit worth 50% of your original race fee toward a future Inside Trail Racing event if we receive your cancellation at least 3 weeks prior to the race. Credits will expire 1 year after the date issued. There will be no credit provided if a cancellation is made within 3 weeks of the race. While we understand that last-minute injuries, conflicts, emergencies, deaths, and other unfortunate events affecting registered runners can happen and may impact your plans for participation, we must adhere to our cancellation policy stated above and cannot offer any credits, refunds, transfers, or deferrals in any of these cases. If the situation does arise where ITR must outright cancel an event for any reason, there will be no refunds. This could include earthquakes, floods, extreme weather, unsafe air quality, pandemics, or any other “Act of God”. ITR at its sole discretion may choose to offer future race credit or deferrals in these force majeure situations, depending on the circumstances and how close to the race date the event was cancelled. We will communicate with all registered runners as soon as possible regarding the cancellation and any pertinent information. We do not cancel races due to rain or heat. Due to trail work, closures, or for myriad other reasons, permitting agencies may require changes to the publicized courses at any time prior to an event. This is out of our control, and we therefore will not offer refunds, credits, deferrals, or transfers (except as described below) in such a situation. If a race location is changed, but still hosted on the same day, we will automatically transfer the registration over to the new venue, or entrants may choose to run the race remotely and we will mail awards. If a race is postponed all entrants will be transferred to the new date. www.insidetrail.com