You'd probably be fine with either, but I used regular shoes last year and they were fine. The trail is pretty hard packed and there are still sections on concrete or asphalt.

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I used my Kinvara 3, which is a lightweight running shoe and I was fine.

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A lightweight trail shoe would work, but anything heavy duty would be overkill. The trail is just loose on the top, but I was fine in old fashioned trainers. I'd probably race in flats if I did that race again.

The best shoe would probably be a lightweight one with some tread (some minor lugging or waffle pattern, like the Kinvaras or Flyknit Racers). Next best choice would be a lightweight road racing flat (flat tread like the Lunar Racer, or Noosa Fast). A full-on trail shoe would be too heavy, and generally be overkill.

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I used Montrail Rogue Racers, sort of a trail flat. At the time, my only other option was a pair of Nike Luna Racers that was well past its lifespan. A full trail shoe is definitely overkill I agree, but I also wouldn't go with something paper thin/light/treadless either.

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ASICS Fuji Racers would be a good option too. Might consider taping the drain holes if you think that would be an issue in the sand.

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Suffer Well.

Done this race several times. Trail shoes are not necessary. It's not muddy or rough. Run in your normal running/racing shoes.

Thanks for all the input, I think I'll go with my regular running shoes. My main concern was surface grip but it seems like most of the trail is hard packed with the exception of the sand portion.