Old West Trail Runs

Old West Trail Runs : March 14, 2026

Old West Trail Runs offers three distances on March 14, 2026: a 50K, a marathon, and a half marathon. All courses run through Anza Borrego Desert State Park with the start and finish at Stagecoach Trails RV Resort & Campground. The event is a qualifying race in the SoCal Ultra Series.

Distances and elevation

• 50K : 31.1 miles; 2,555 ft total elevation gain and loss
• Marathon : 26.2 miles; 2,555 ft total elevation gain and loss
• Half Marathon : 13.1 miles; 670 ft total elevation gain and loss

The 50K and marathon routes share much of the same course and include out-and-back sections to Plum Canyon. Portions of the route follow the California Riding & Hiking Trail and sandy jeep roads; the course is marked with orange and yellow ribbons.

Aid stations and support

Major aid stations are Stagecoach Saddle, Blair Valley, and Pinyon/Plum Canyon locations. These full aid stations provide water, sport drinks, soda, ice, gels, snacks, PB&J sandwiches, fruit, cookies, and electrolyte capsules. Participants who withdraw must notify the aid-station captain and radio operator at a major aid station and turn in their bib.

Location and facilities

The race base is Stagecoach Trails RV Resort & Campground. The resort lists over 200 campsites, full hookups, restrooms, hot showers, picnic tables, fire rings, free Wi-Fi, rooms and cabins, and allows dogs in camp (dogs are not permitted on state park trails). Trails are maintained by local volunteer groups.

Registration

Registration opens October 1, 2025; registration closes March 12 prior to the event. One technical race shirt is included with entry; shirt sizes may be limited after December 15. Medals are provided to finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.