Crystal Cove Trail Run

Laguna Beach, United States • 13 Dec 2025

The Crystal Cove Trail Run, held at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach, California, offers a scenic and challenging trail running experience just minutes from the beach. The event features three distances: a 15k, a 6k, and a Kids 1k race. Both the 15k and 6k courses include fire road climbs, ridgeline descents, and dynamic single-track trails, with the 15k route adding technical sections like the Rock Garden, Elevator, and the Wall. Runners enjoy aid stations stocked with Skratch Labs hydration, finisher medals, race shirts, and post-race amenities including breakfast tacos, a beer garden, and sports massages. The 15k race also offers a $2,000 prize purse. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 km
504 m+
15k
6 km
696 m+
Kids 1k
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