Saddleback Marathon

Silverado, United States • 7 Nov 2026

The Saddleback Marathon, held in Silverado, California, is a premier trail running event set in the scenic Saddleback Mountains within the Cleveland National Forest. Offering marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances, the race features challenging courses with significant elevation gains—4,244 feet for the marathon, 1,773 feet for the half, and 706 feet for the 10K. The marathon route begins on Black Star Canyon Road, following creekside trails and climbing switchbacks through the Mariposa Reserve before descending Skyline Drive. Known for its rugged terrain and beautiful natural surroundings, the event includes multiple aid stations and enforces a cutoff time due to course difficulty. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
1293 m+
Marathon
13 mi
540 m+
Half Marathon
10 km
215 m+
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The John Wayne Grit Series - Newport Coast is a running event that features 50K, 25K, and 5K races set against the stunning backdrop of Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach, California. Participants will navigate hill climbs and enjoy ocean views along dirt roads and single-track trails. The even..

The Billy Goat Half Marathon Climb is a challenging mountain race held in Temescal Valley, California, within the Cleveland National Forest. Scheduled for May 10, 2025, the event features a scenic course along Maple Springs Road to N. Main Divide, offering stunning views and a significant elevation..

The O'Neill Park Trail Races is a scenic trail running event held in Trabuco Canyon, California, featuring various race distances including 10K, half-marathon, 30K, 50K, and marathon. The race showcases the stunning natural beauty of O'Neill Park, a treasured location in South Orange County. Partici..

The OC Trail Runners Group Run is a free, social trail running event held in Newport Coast, California. Taking place on May 3, 2025, the run is non-competitive and designed for runners of all levels to enjoy the outdoors and camaraderie. Participants will explore different routes each time, with the..

The Black Star Canyon 5k Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place in Silverado, California, on June 11, 2025. The race features a scenic 5k course that includes fire roads and single-track trails, with an elevation gain of 390 feet. Participants can expect one aid station providing water..

The Orange Curtain Endurance Run is a multi-distance ultramarathon event held in Cerritos, California, featuring races of 10K, 30K, 50K, and 100K, along with marathon and timed events. The course is a flat, fast out-and-back on a combination of asphalt and dirt bike paths along the San Gabriel River..