Horseshoe Lake Half Marathon

La Honda, United States • 22 Mar 2026

Horseshoe Lake Half Marathon

The Horseshoe Lake Half Marathon takes place in the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve near La Honda, California. The event features a single distance:

  • Half Marathon

The course consists of a combination of single-track trails and fire roads. Participants navigate a landscape that transitions between covered woodlands and open hillsides. The route features rolling hills with a total ascent of 2,230 feet. All inclines on the course are described as gentle and maintainable at a running pace.

Geography along the route provides views of both the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay. Registration for the event remains open until the day before the race.

This event serves as a fundraiser for The Hatuey Project. All proceeds benefit the organization's medical aid programs. Additionally, the race director matches all entry fees to double the final contribution made to the medical aid programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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