Inside Trail - Peacock Gap Trail Run

San Rafael, United States • 6 Dec 2025

Event overview

The Peacock Gap Trail Run is a trail race held on December 6, 2025, at China Camp State Park near Miwok Meadows in San Rafael, California (800 N. San Pedro Road). The event offers three distances:

  • 30K
  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
  • 10K

The race has a total capacity of 275 runners across all distances. At the time of the listing the event was sold out and the waitlist was closed.

Course and race logistics

Courses run mostly on dirt single-track and non-technical fire roads with sections of moderate technical trail. Runners pass forested sections and open trails with views of Mt. Tam, San Pablo Bay, and San Francisco Bay. The route includes a notable climb beginning about 1.5 miles into the course. Distance and elevation figures provided:

  • 30K: 19.5 miles, 2,735 ft elevation gain
  • Half Marathon: 13.1 miles, 1,800 ft elevation gain
  • 10K: 6.3 miles, 1,140 ft elevation gain

Aid stations stock energy gels, chews, stroopwafels, trail mix, chips, soda, water, Skratch Labs hydration mix, fruit, and basic first aid items. The event is cupless; runners must carry their own bottle or reusable cup. Disposable timing chips are attached to the back of each bib. Drop bag service is not available. Parking is free along N. San Pedro Road near Miwok Meadows; participants walk a dirt access road to the start/finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 km
30k
Half Marathon
1/2 Marathon
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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