Rancho Hills Trail Run - Fall

Morgan Hill, United States • 8 Nov 2025

The Rancho Hills Trail Run - Fall is a challenging trail running event held at the Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve in Morgan Hill, California. The race offers a variety of distances ranging from 5K to 50K, including 8-mile, 10-mile, half marathon, 30K, and trail marathon options. The course is very hilly with significant elevation gains, featuring a mix of about 40% singletrack trails and 60% fire roads.

Runners experience spectacular views of the South Bay Area and the Santa Cruz Mountains. The terrain includes exposed sections with old oak trees providing some shade. Due to the heat and difficulty, carrying hydration is strongly recommended.

The event is suited for experienced trail runners, especially for the ultra distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
6059 m+
50k
42 km
5741 m+
Trail Marathon
30 km
3786 m+
30k
21 km
2772 m+
Half Marathon
10 mi
1988 m+
10 Mile
8 mi
1751 m+
8 Mile
10 km
1217 m+
10k
5 km
141 m+
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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