Golden Gate Trail Classic

San Francisco, United States • 24-25 Jan 2026

Event

The Golden Gate Trail Classic by Spartan Trail is a trail running event scheduled for January 24-25, 2026. The route crosses the Golden Gate Bridge and runs through the Marin Headlands, with views of mountains and the sea. The event is organized by Spartan Race Inc.

Distances and course

The event offers multiple trail distances:

  • 15K
  • 25K
  • 50K
  • 50 Mile

Past results

Race results are listed for recent years, including 2024, 2023 and 2022. Results pages for 2021 include separate listings for a 100K, 50K, half and 10K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 km
25 km
15 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

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