Carmel Valley Trail Race
San Diego, United States • 11 Oct 2025
Event overview
The Carmel Valley Trail Race takes place on October 11, 2025, at Gonzales Canyon Open Space in Carmel Valley, San Diego. The 12th annual event starts and finishes at Solana Ranch Park on the east end of Gonzales Canyon, with a flat start and finish and the elevation gains concentrated in the middle section. The event location is listed as 13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch Parkway, San Diego, CA 92130.
Course and registration
The courses include the feature known as "Puke Hill" on the 15K and 10K routes. The 5K course is maintained as a flat route. Organizers note that the trails can feel like a mountain race despite the coastal backdrop. Due to park guidelines, the field is limited to 300 runners. The event is a championship qualifying race for the 10K and 5K distances.
Distances:
- 15K
- 10K
- 5K
Registration is scheduled from September 1 to October 11, 2025. Published registration fees are $89.72 for the 15K, $73.67 for the 10K, and $57.62 for the 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.