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Pacifica Summit Run

Name: Pacifica Summit Run
Start: 2025-09-27
End: 2025-09-27
Location: Pacifica

Pacifica, United States • 27 Sep 2025

Pacifica Summit Run, staged at San Pedro Valley State Park in Pacifica, California, features 10K and half-marathon trail races hosted by Urban Coyote Racing. Runners enjoy postcard views of the Pacific Ocean coastline and plenty of switchbacks as they ascend the summit on the upper San Francisco Peninsula. The course blends ocean scenery with forested terrain and a rugged hill climb, highlighting the Bay Area’s hidden coastal gem.

A 3.5-hour time limit applies, and parking is available nearby. Registration fees vary by distance, with youth options too. Participants can expect a well-supported trail experience in a rustic park setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Pacifica

Race information

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Half Marathon

10 km

10k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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