Santa Clarita Trail Race

Santa Clarita Trail Race

The Santa Clarita Trail Race is a trail running event in Placerita Canyon, Santa Clarita, California, scheduled for Saturday, May 1, 2027. The race festival and start/finish area are located at East Walker Ranch Open Space, 16723 Placerita Canyon Rd.

Distances offered include:

• 1 Mile (1M)
• 5K
• 10K
• 15K
• 30K
• 60K

The event also features fixed time categories of 6 hours and 12 hours, plus team relay options for 2 or 4 runners. The course is organized into three looped routes named Orange, Yellow, and Blue. Loop distances are: Orange 3.3 miles (5.3K), Yellow 5.02 miles (8.07K), and Blue 1.2 miles (1.93K); the combined loop measures about 9.53 miles (15.31K). Elevation gain varies by distance, from about 310 feet on the shortest hikes up to 7,652 feet for the 60K.

Support on course includes multiple aid stations stocked with water, electrolytes, snacks, fresh fruit, and ice. The race is cupless; runners should bring a personal cup, bottle, or hydration pack. Camping is available near the race festival with zones for tents, RVs, and car camping to support longer distance runners and relay teams.

Reported race inclusions are a finisher medal, official race shirt, finisher certificate, chip timing, free race photos, prizes for top finishers, and a single finisher beer for participants 21 and over. Listed entry fees range from $40 to $200, with relay entry pricing noted separately. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.