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Name: Hacienda Hills Trail Run - Winter
Start: 2026-01-03
End: 2026-01-03
Location: Gold Creek

Gold Creek, United States • 3 Jan 2026

Hacienda Hills Trail Run - Winter (Jan 3, 2026)

The Hacienda Hills Trail Run - Winter takes place on Jan 3, 2026 at Almaden Quicksilver County Park, Hacienda Entrance, 21785 Almaden Rd, San Jose, CA 95120. The event offers nine race distances ranging from a kids run to an ultramarathon distance. Registration closes Fri, Jan 2, 2026.

50K
Marathon
30K
1/2 Marathon
9 Miler
10K
5K
Mile
Kids Run

Course and race information

Courses are on trails in the Hacienda Hills and have increasing elevation gain for the longer distances, with views of the surrounding Bay Area. Course maps and detailed route descriptions are provided for each distance. Courses will be marked with ribbons, signs, and gypsum. Aid stations are available along the routes. There is a nine-hour time limit for the event.

Bib pick-up and registration occur on race day, and day-of registration is available. Parking and check-in are available on site prior to the event. All finishers receive a commemorative medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Gold Creek

Race information

Website

31 mi

50k

26 mi

Trail Marathon

19 mi

30k

13 mi

Half Marathon

9 mi

9 Mile

6 mi

10k

3 mi

Kids Run

1 Mile

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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