Carmel Valley Trail Race
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Carmel Valley Trail Race
The event is held at Solana Ranch Park in Carmel Valley on the east end of Gonzales Canyon. The race uses mostly dirt trails, including single-track and dirt road sections, with elevation concentrated in the middle of the route and flatter terrain at the start and finish. The listing notes a locally known climb called "Puke Hill" that figures prominently on the longer courses while the shortest route stays on flatter sections.
Course details vary by distance. The longer course options show greater total elevation gain and include at least one aid station; the shorter courses have lower elevation gain and fewer or no aid stations. Course types include out-and-back alignments, and overall course terrain is described as dirt. Event materials list course limits for some distances.
Logistics information given includes the event location address and parking arranged on nearby neighborhood streets. Packet pickup locations and times are listed separately for pre-event pickup. The listing also notes a participant limit imposed by park guidelines and that the event serves as a championship qualifier in the series. Past results and course records are recorded for multiple years.
Available distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 10 Mile
- 10K
- 5K
