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Sierra Azul Trail Challenge

Name: Sierra Azul Trail Challenge
Start: 2025-04-19
End: 2025-04-19
Location: San Jose

San Jose, United States • 19 Apr 2025

The Sierra Azul Trail Challenge is an exciting running event taking place in the scenic Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, near San Jose, CA. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 50K, Trail Marathon, 20 Mile, Half Marathon, 7 Mile, and 5K. This challenging race offers a unique opportunity to explore beautiful trails and stunning landscapes, often not accessible to the public. Known for its tough terrain, the event promises an adventurous experience for runners of all levels. Registration is available through the event's website, where additional details about the courses and maps can be found. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California San Jose

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50k

26 mi

Trail Marathon

20 mi

20 Mile

13 mi

Half Marathon

7 mi

7 Mile

5 km

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

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