Horsethief Canyon Half Marathon
Alpine, United States • 1 Nov 2026
Horsethief Canyon Trail Half Marathon - Race information
The event offers trail running on a dirt fire road in the Pine Creek Wilderness with permissions granted by the U.S.F.S. The course is an out and back that is mostly uphill to the turnaround and mostly downhill on the return. The fire road is wide and not very technical, and organizers note that footing should be good regardless of weather.
A volunteer will take bib numbers at the turnaround to verify runners reached that point.
Parking is available at the race start at Horsethief Canyon Trailhead, Forest Rte 16S04, Alpine, CA 91901.
Distances
- Half marathon
- 10 km
The 10 km option is listed as an additional distance for those seeking a shorter event on the same course. The description focuses on course layout, surface, verification at the turnaround, location within designated wilderness, and parking at the trailhead. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.