THE FORT ORD 50 - 50-MILE MARATHON XC
The 2nd Annual Fort Ord 50
September 13, 2025
Registration is now open!
Some changes are coming to the Fort Ord 50 in 2025!
Race Distances:
Solo 50-Mile Marathon
50-Mile Duo Team Relay
Solo 75-Mile Ultra Marathon
Solo 25-Mile
RACE SCHEDULE
PARKING: THERE IS NO PUBLIC PARKING ON THE LOCAL STREET OF EAST GARRISON. PLEASE PARK INSIDE VENUE.
Athlete Check-in - 7AM
Preride - 7AM
8:00 - 75-Mile Solo
9:00 - Men's Duo Teams
9:05 - Men's 50-Mile Solo
9:10 - Women's Duo Teams
Mixed Duo Teams
9:15 - Men's 25-Mile Solo
9:20 - Women's 50-Mile Solo
Women's 25-Mile Solo
Features
- RFID Timing
- Podium Medals
- Cash Prizes for Pro Categories and Fastest Lap
- Newly Developed Course
2025 Tiered Pricing for Fort Ord 50
Prices are further reduced by two early bird tiers ending on April 30 and July 31.
Save by registering now!
See instructions for team relay registration.
RACE DETAILS AND CLASSEs
COYOTE - 50-MILE SOLO
Challenge your endurance with a 50-mile solo effort.
Men/Women
18 & Under
19-34
35-49
50+
Pro/Open
Single speed Open
Prize $ - TBD
LITTLE FOX 25 MILE SOLO
Not ready for 50 miles? Don't worry, we have just the course for you!
Complete 25-miles in the Little Fox race.
Boys/Girls
Middle School 6th and 7th
Middle School 8th
Men/Women
18 & Under
19-34
35-49
50+
BOBCAT - 50 MILE DOU TEAM RELAY
Men/Women:
18 & Under
19-34
35-49
50+
Pro/Open
Mixed:
18 & Under
19-34 (average age)
35-49 (average age)
50+ (average age)
Pro/Open
Prize $ TBD
LONE WOLF - 75-MILE SOLO
Looking for an even bigger challenge? Ride 75 miles to achieve an ultra-marathon distance.
Classes:
Men/Women:
18 & Under
19-34
35-49
50+
Pro/Open
Single speed Open
About the Fort Ord Race Venue
Fort Ord is legendary for its ultra-fast trails. This is where you will lay down some serious speed without running into a lot of technical features. Average speeds can exceed 18 MPH for top finishers depending on the course. On that note - Fort Ord features nearly limitless course variation. Additional lap length will be achieved by adding trails owned by the Bureau of Land Management. The Fort Ord 50 will take advantage of trails and features to create a 12.5 mile course with sections that will be new to many riders in a race format (unless you did Fuego XL). We don't mind putting the extra work into course design!
Monterey Off Road Cycling Association (MORCA)
The Fort Ord 50 has partnered with MORCA on the Fort Ord race.
Please consider making a donation to MORCA at registration.
MORCA is an organized voice for responsible mountain biking in Monterey County. We accomplish this by advocating for mountain bike trail access, maintaining area trails, and sharing good will with other trail users. We are involved in mountain biking advocacy at all levels of the community.
The Course
The course will use a large range of Fort Ord and BLM trails to achieve the best and most interesting route.
The course is 80% singletrack, with some doubletrack, fire road and a few short sections of paved road (needed to access BLM trails).
Lap distance ~ 12.5 miles
Route elevation ~ 1,450 ft
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