Pacifica Foothills Trail Run
Pacifica, United States • 24 Jan 2026
Event details
The Pacifica Foothills Trail Run is scheduled for January 24, 2026 at San Pedro Valley County Park in Pacifica, California. The event offers three distances:
- 30K - 18.9 miles, 4,300 ft elevation gain
- Half Marathon - 13.2 miles, 3,100 ft elevation gain
- 10K - 6.0 miles, 1,200 ft elevation gain
The event has a total capacity of 350 runners. Parking is available inside the park for $6.00, with limited neighborhood parking nearby. There is a six hour time limit for the 30K and all runners must be off course by the published cutoff.
Course and race services
Most of the routes run on dirt trails on Montara Mountain and surrounding foothills, with twisty single-track, some fire road, and steady climbing that offers coastal views. Hiking or trekking poles are permitted. Courses are marked with colored ribbon and laminated signs; blue ribbons indicate wrong-way trails.
All races use professional chip timing with disposable chips attached to the back of each bib. Aid stations provide a variety of foods and drinks, electrolyte mixes, and basic first aid items. This is a cupless event; runners must carry their own bottle or reusable cup. Drop bag service is not available. No dogs are allowed in the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.