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Golden Gate Trail Classic

San Francisco, United States • 24-25 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Golden Gate Trail Classic by Spartan Trail takes place in San Francisco, CA on January 24-25, 2026. The event is organized by Spartan Trail / Spartan Race. The courses run across the Golden Gate Bridge and into the Marin Headlands, offering coastal and hill terrain near the Palace of Fine Arts area. The event serves as a final destination for the Spartan Trail World Championship.

Race details

Distances offered:

  • 15K
  • 25K
  • 50K
  • 50M

Entry prices listed in the event information range from about $74 to $204 depending on the distance. A service member discount of up to 25% is available for qualifying US military, law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, and certain government employees, subject to verification via GOVX. Results from prior years are published for 2021 through 2024. The organizer provides race documents, volunteer opportunities, and information on where to stay. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California San Francisco

Race information

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