Montara Mountain Trail Run

Pacifica, United States • 21 Feb 2026

Montara Mountain Trail Run : event details

The Montara Mountain Trail Run takes place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Pacifica, CA at San Pedro Valley Park (600 Oddstad Boulevard, Pacifica 94044). The event offers multiple distances and a free kids' dash.

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

Course and race logistics

The route runs on trails around Montara Mountain and is marked with ribbon about every 200 yards. Color-coded flagging is used for each distance and polka-dot flagging marks turns; blue ribbons indicate the wrong way. Headphones are allowed on dirt road sections only. No dogs are allowed on the course.

Elevation gains and surface types vary by distance: the 10K has about 1,200 ft gain; the half marathon about 2,900 ft; the 20 mi about 4,640 ft; the marathon about 5,840 ft; the 50K about 6,700 ft. Most courses are largely single-track, with smaller portions of dirt road and asphalt; exact percentages vary by 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; runners should bring a personal fluid container. All events have a 9-hour time limit. Race-day check-in and packet pickup are at the Walnut Grove picnic area; drop bags are allowed for 20 mi, marathon, and 50K. Shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed at least 10 business days before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
6700 m+
50k
42 km
5840 m+
Marathon
20 mi
4640 m+
20 Mi
21 km
2900 m+
Half Marathon
10 km
1200 m+
10k
Kid's Run (6yo & Younger, 50yd Dash) - Free!
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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