Almaden Hills Trail Run - Summer

San Jose, United States • 16 Aug 2025

The Almaden Hills Trail Run - Summer is a challenging trail running event held at Almaden Quicksilver Park in the scenic Almaden Valley, San Jose, California. The course features a mix of 60% dirt roads and 40% single-track trails with significant elevation gains, offering runners beautiful views and varied terrain. Distances range from 5K up to 50K, including 10K, 8-mile, half marathon, 30K, and trail marathon options. The race is well-supported with aid stations at key points, drop bag services for longer distances, and marked courses with ribbons and signs. All races start and finish at the Mockingbird Parking Lot, with parking nearby at Almaden Neighborhood Church. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
26 mi
Trail Marathon
30 km
30k
13 mi
Half Marathon
8 mi
8 Mile
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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