Santa Clarita Trail Race
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Santa Clarita Trail Race
The Santa Clarita Trail Race is a trail running event on May 1, 2027 in Placerita Canyon near Santa Clarita, California. The event is presented by New Global Adventures and takes place at East Walker Ranch Open Space. The course uses flowing singletrack trails with climbs, ridgelines, winding sections, and extended downhill segments through the local golden hills.
Race distances and formats include:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
- 30K
- 60K
- 6 hour fixed time
- 12 hour fixed time
The course is looped, using three named loops: Orange (3.3 miles / 5.3 km), Yellow (5.02 miles / 8.07 km), and Blue (1.2 miles / 1.93 km). Combined loops total 9.53 miles / 15.31 km. Reported elevation gain varies by entry, from about 310 feet for a short hike up to roughly 7,652 feet for the 60K distance.
Relay teams are available for teams of two or four runners. Camping zones are offered near the race festival with tent, RV, and car camping options for crews and longer distance runners. The event is cupless; runners should bring a cup, bottle, or hydration pack for on course refills.
Support features listed for the event include chip timing, on course aid stations with water and nutrition, volunteer support, collectible finisher medals and shirts, free race photos, and awards for top finishers. Entry fees are listed from $40 to $200 depending on category. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
