Montara Mountain Trail Run
Pacifica, United States • 21 Feb 2026
Montara Mountain Trail Run : event overview
The Montara Mountain Trail Run takes place on February 21, 2026, at San Pedro Valley Park in Pacifica, CA 94044. The event offers multiple distances:
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- 20 mi
- Marathon
- 50K
- Kid's Run (6 years and younger, 50 yd dash; free)
Pre-registered runners receive a T-shirt. All finishers receive a custom medal; 50K finishers also receive a custom coaster. The top three male and female overall finishers in each distance receive awards and race credits ($50, $35, $20). Top three finishers in each age group and gender receive medals. Results are timed with Bibtags by MyLaps and published periodically.
Course, logistics and safety
Courses are marked with colored ribbon and polka-dot flagging at turns; blue ribbons mark wrong directions. Elevation gains and primary surfaces by distance: 10K : 1,200 ft (single track 89%, dirt road 5%, asphalt 6%); Half Marathon : 2,900 ft (single track 73%); 20 mi : 4,640 ft (single track 68%); Marathon : 5,840 ft (single track 73%); 50K : 6,700 ft (single track 75%). Aid stations are fully stocked every 6–7 miles with fruit, salty snacks, candy, water, and Skratch electrolyte drink; runners are recommended to carry at least 20 oz of water between stations. The event is cupless; runners should bring a personal fluid container. Headphones are allowed on dirt-road sections only. No dogs are allowed on the course. Participants are advised to stay on trail to avoid poison oak and note possible bees or yellow jackets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.