Carmel Valley Trail Race

San Diego, United States • 11 Oct 2025

The Carmel Valley Trail Race, held at Gonzales Canyon Open Space in San Diego, is a scenic trail running event featuring 15K, 10K, and 5K distances. Starting and finishing at Solana Ranch Park, the course offers a flat start and finish with challenging elevation gains in the middle, including the notable "Puke Hill" for the 10K and 15K races. The 5K course remains flat for easier running. Despite its coastal setting, the race demands mountain-like training due to the rugged trails. Limited to 300 runners, this popular event is a championship qualifier for the 5K and 10K distances, emphasizing both competition and natural beauty. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
15k
10 km
10k
5 km
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