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Almaden Hills Trail Run - Summer

Name: Almaden Hills Trail Run - Summer
Start: 2025-08-16
End: 2025-08-16
Location: San Jose

San Jose, United States • 16 Aug 2025

Almaden Hills Trail Run, held in Almaden Quicksilver Park in San Jose, California, offers seven distances: 5K, 10K, 8 Mile, Half Marathon, 30K, Trail Marathon, and 50K. The course blends 60% dirt roads with 40% single-track and is notably hilly with scenic views. The event features two main aid stations at Mockingbird Parking Lot (start/finish) and Hacienda Parking Lot, with drop bags available for longer distances.

Courses are marked with color-coded ribbons and arrows. Runners can expect a challenging yet enjoyable trail experience in a friendly park setting. Registration and course information are available on the organizer's site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California San Jose

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50k

Marathon

Trail Marathon

30 km

30k

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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