Carmel Valley Trail Race

San Diego, United States • 11 Oct 2025

The Carmel Valley Trail Race is San Diego's only trail race, set in the scenic Gonzales Canyon Open Space. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, this annual event features three race distances: 15K, 10K, and 5K, with the 15K and 10K including the challenging "Puke Hill." The race starts and finishes at Solana Ranch Park, providing a flat beginning and end, while the middle sections offer more elevation. Limited to 300 participants due to park guidelines, this championship qualifying event encourages early registration to secure a spot. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
15k
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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