Event Description

NEW THIS YEAR! Great American Hero Trail Run includes something for everyone. Choose a Half Marathon, 5k and 1-mile Family Trail Run along the San Joaquin River through varying terrain including scenic farmland, levee roads, groomed trails, hills, sand and gravel. 

Each participant will get a recovery meal, finishers medal, and entry into the raffle. Official Race T-shirts available for sale now for only $15! Extended sizes XXL $20 and XXXL $25. Official timing for Half Marathon and 5k only. Placement ribbons will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male/female overall. 

Moms, Dads, kids ages 3 & up and the rest of the family join us for a 1-mile run/walk around beautiful Eagal Lakes Resort. All participants will get a finishers medal, recovery meal and entry in to our raffle.

Spectators are FREE and encouraged to come and root on their competitor. Bring a chair or blanket to COME for the RUN and STAY for the FUN! Spectators can purchase tickets for a meal at check-in/registration on the day of the event.

Event benefits high school running programs like the Discovery Challenge Academy Run Club. The academy located in Lathrop, Ca is part of the California National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program and reclaims the lives of 16-18 year old at-risk teens through a  program emphasizing self-discipline, personal responsibility and positive motivation.

Event details and schedule

Gates, Check-in and Day of Registation open at 6:30 AM. 

Half Marathon wave starts at 8:00 AM

5K wave start at 8:10 AM

1 mile Family waves start at 10:00 AM

Half Marathon/5K Award Ceremony at 10:30 AM

Raffle at 11:00 AM