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Mt. Baldy Run-to-the-Top

The Run-to-the-Top trail race, to be held on September 7, 2026, is San Antonio Canyon Town Hall’s annual Labor Day fundraiser. It's one of the most popular and challenging mountain trail races in California, held on Mt. Baldy. The Run-to-the-Top covers 7+ miles with 4,000′ of elevation gain. The final mile, the steepest, is above timberline. The finish is on the summit of beautiful Mt. San Antonio (Mt. Baldy) at 10,064′.

Race Date: Monday, 7 September 2026

Location: California, United States
Geographic Area: San Gabriel Mountains
Nearby City: Claremont

Event 1:
Race Length: 7.1 miles (11.4 km)
Elevation Gain: 4,000 feet (+563 ft/mi)
High Point: 10,064 feet
Low Point: 6,000 feet
43% dirt trails, 40% dirt roads, 17% paved
Additional Information

Website URL: https://run2top.com/ (opens new window)
Race Director: mbrun2top
Phone: 310-387-6155

Details
•Race start: 8:00 am
•Race timing ends: 11:00 am
•Cost: $75
•Online registration, at https://run2top.com, opens 1/20 and closes 9/5/26, at noon.
•Race day packet pick-up (9/7): at the start line, from 6:15 am to 7:45 am
•Registration includes parking in the Ski Lift's lot, a Poly/cotton shirt, and a finisher medal at the finish line (late finishers are not guaranteed a medal).
•RTTT Website: https://run2top.com/
•Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MtBaldyRTTT

 

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Submitted On: 2/24/2026
By: mbrun2top (Race Director)

 

 

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