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Horsethief Canyon Half Marathon

Alpine, United States • 1 Nov 2025

Horsethief Canyon Trail Half Marathon

The Horsethief Canyon Trail Half Marathon takes place on 2025-11-01 in Alpine, California. The event distance listed is:

  • 13.1 mi (Half Marathon)

Location: Forest Rte 16S04, Alpine, CA 91901.

Course and logistics

The course is an out-and-back on a dirt fire road. The route is mostly uphill to the turnaround and mostly downhill on the return. The fire road is described as very wide and not very technical, with good footing in a range of weather conditions. A volunteer will be at the turnaround to verify runner numbers.

The course is inside the Pine Creek Wilderness and has permissions from the U.S. Forest Service. Parking is available at the race start at Horsethief Canyon Trailhead (Forest Rte 16S04, Alpine, CA). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Alpine

Race information

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