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Angeles National Forest Trail Race

Name: Angeles National Forest Trail Race
Start: 2025-09-27
End: 2025-09-27
Location: Mount Wilson

Mount Wilson, United States • 27 Sep 2025

Angeles National Forest Trail Race takes place in Mt. Wilson, California, with start and finish at the Mt. Wilson Observatory.

The event offers two ultramarathons: 25K (about 3,500 feet of elevation gain) and 50K (about 7,000 feet), routed through the San Gabriel Mountains. The course is described as majestic and challenging, culminating in a semi-wilderness final climb up Kenyon Devore Trail to Mt. Wilson.

The 20th anniversary edition includes a limited-edition ANF Trail Race beanie, race shirts, aid stations, finisher medals, awards, and a post-race meal. Trail maintenance is provided by the ANF Trail Maintenance Team, and maps/profiles are available on the organizers’ site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Mount Wilson

Race information

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50 km

50k

25 km

25k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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