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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

Registration

50 km

50k

25 km

25k

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

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