Oriflamme Trail Run
Julian, United States • 11 Apr 2026
Event details
Oriflamme is a 50K trail race on April 11, 2026, based near Julian, CA in Anza Borrego Desert State Park. The race field is limited to 150 runners. There is a nine-hour time limit for completion and an early-start option is available. All entrants receive a technical t-shirt and finishers receive a medal. There are three course cutoffs at the turnaround, the Mason Valley return, and the finish.
Course and aid stations
The course is out-and-back, starting and finishing at Sunrise Trailhead. The route follows the Pacific Crest Trail north along mostly single track with rolling terrain for the first 5.4 miles, then shifts east onto Mason Valley Truck Trail for a descent of about 2,000 feet into the desert. At the desert floor runners join the California Riding & Hiking Trail, cross S2, proceed through Box Canyon to the Blair Valley turnaround at mile 15.7, then return the same way. Footing is sandy and rocky in places and the return includes a 5+ mile climb up Oriflamme Canyon. Aid stations are fully stocked with water, electrolyte drink, gels, fruit, salty snacks, sweets, drinks, and other foods. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.