Broken Arrow Training Run Berkely Hills
We're excited to announce a new spring training run for 2026 with our friends at Sports Basement in Berkeley. With two inclusive distances, you can accelerate your Broken Arrow training with three unique, challenging and hand-picked courses. Complete with plenty of vertical gain and loss, both courses are also well known for stellar views of the San Francisco skyline, Golden Gate Bridge and Mt. Mount Tamalpais.
Our spring Broken Arrow training events are designed for great training, but also as a way to bring our community together before race weekend. We also welcome our key partners to the event, including our presenting partner ACG (All Conditions Gear), Leki, Nomadix, Sidas, Hydrapak and more. It is common for each brand to have fun giveaways AND demos, so you won't go home disappointed.
While the event is free, we do require all runners to register.
Registration opens at 9am PST on February 16, 2026 and is limited to 500 runners.
There are no aid stations on course and we encourage you to come in a self-contained fashion. We also suggest that you to download the courses before arrival, as there are no formal guides at this event.
We'll have our usual great raffle with ACG (All Conditions Gear), LEKI, Nomadix, Garmin, Sidas, Hydrapak and more. There will also be discounts on apparel, equipment and footwear offered by our friends at Sports Basement.
This is also one of the first Ultrafly 2 demo opportunities in the country, so come prepared to take out the new trail racer that is designed specifically for every type of pace and ability level. We also expect other popular trail models to be on hand, including the ACG Zegama, Wildhorse and Pegasus Trail.
Short Course
SHORT ROUTE | 5.6 mi / ~1,160 ft
A punchy sampler of the Berkeley Hills with a miniature Broken Arrow feel. This group will leave from Sports Basement and head straight into the Panoramic Hill climb, roll the Strawberry Canyon ridge, then enjoy a smooth, fast descent back to the store. Mixed single track and fire road with slick footing possible if wet. Great for newer trail runners or anyone wanting a spirited hour on dirt.
Course specifics and gpx files are available on our website, as well as the Sports Basement Berkeley Strava Club.
Medium Course
MEDIUM ROUTE | 10.0 mi / ~1,830 ft
A classic Broken Arrow build with sustained Panoramic climbs linking Stonewall and Claremont, rolling ridge views, then a long, runnable descent to finish at the store. Surfaces alternate between rocky single track, firm fire road, and brief paved connectors. Poles optional but encouraged for practice.
Course specifics and gpx files are available on our website, as well as the Sports Basement Berkeley Strava Club.
Long Course
BIG LONG ROUTE | 16.59 mi / ~3,190 ft
This one’s your big day-out loop: starting at Sports Basement, head towards the trails, and climb up through Panoramic and Claremont to Grizzly Peak. Continue north toward Inspiration Point for some ridge running, followed by a long descent. Then, a second climb back to Grizzly Peak, finishing downhill back to Sports Basement. Expect paved roads, technical sections, and scenic views all along the way!
Course specifics and gpx files are available on our website, as well as the Sports Basement Berkeley Strava Club.
Schedule
7:15–7:50 AM — Check-in, waiver confirmation, vendor demos, raffles
7:50–8:00 AM — Course and safety briefing
8:00 AM — Group starts short and long
Post-run — Food and hangout in the Sports Basement Community Space (indoor and outdoor) complete with participant discount coupon.
Parking & Transit
Primary parking — Reserved South Parking Lots at Sports Basement Berkeley with event signage on site.
Overflow — Please observe all local parking signs with Saturday enforcement. Free parking is available around Tim Mollering Field nearby.
Transit — Ashby BART approximately one mile away. Bike racks available.
Event's current local time: 4:53 PM PT
