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Mount Madonna Challenge

Gilroy, United States • 9 Aug 2025

The Mount Madonna Challenge, held in Gilroy, California, is a historic trail running event featuring a half marathon, 10K, and 5K races. Known for its challenging elevation gains—2,828 feet for the half marathon, 1,532 feet for the 10K, and 843 feet for the 5K—the course offers a rigorous test of endurance on scenic trails around Sprig Lake Day Use Area. Established in 1975, the race supports local youth through scholarships and promotes environmental stewardship with a cupless race format using reusable Hydrapak SpeedCups. The event emphasizes community involvement, accurate chip timing, and encourages carpooling due to limited parking. Proceeds fund scholarships for local high school runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Gilroy

Race information

Website Registration
13 mi
2828 m+
1/2 Marathon
10 km
1532 m+
10k
5 km
843 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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