Montara Mountain Trail Run

Montara Mountain Trail Run : San Pedro Valley Park, Pacifica, CA

The Montara Mountain Trail Run is scheduled for February 21, 2026 at San Pedro Valley Park in Pacifica, California. The event offers multiple trail distances and a children's dash for ages six and younger. Bib and shirt pick-up is located at the Walnut Grove picnic area on race day. Drop bags are allowed for the 20 mile, marathon, and 50K distances at the start/finish. All events have a 9 hour time limit.

Distances

• 10K
• Half Marathon
• 20 mi
• Marathon
• 50K
• Kid's Run (6 years and younger, 50 yd dash, free)

Courses are marked with ribbon approximately every 200 yards and color coded by distance; polka-dot flagging marks turns and blue ribbons mark wrong-way junctions. Elevation gain and surface breakdowns are provided per distance, for example: 10K Elevation Gain 1,200 ft, mostly single-track; 50K Elevation Gain 6,700 ft, mostly single-track. GPX files are provided for each distance.

Aid stations are fully stocked every 6 to 7 miles with fruit, salty snacks, candy, water, and Skratch electrolyte drink. The event is cupless; participants are requested to carry their own fluid container. Headphones are permitted on dirt road sections only. Poison oak may be present on some trails. Dogs are not allowed on course and pets should not be left in vehicles.

Timing uses MyLaps bib tags and results are published periodically. T-shirts go to pre-registered runners, all finishers receive a custom medal, and 50K finishers also receive a coaster. Overall cash and race-credit awards are listed for top finishers and age-group medals are given. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.