Sonoma Coast Trail Runs

Event overview

Sonoma Coast Trail Runs is a trail running event in Duncans Mills, California, hosted at Pomo Canyon Environmental Camp on Willow Creek Road. The event uses trails and fire roads in Sonoma Coast State Park and includes multiple race distances. Runners should expect natural-surface trails with ridge and coastal views and summit sections.

Distances

• 50K
• Trail Marathon
• 30K
• Half Marathon

Course, aid stations and logistics

Course profiles include notable elevation gain: approximately 7,000 ft for the 50K, 6,000 ft for the trail marathon, 4,200 ft for the 30K, and 2,800 ft for the half marathon. Aid stations provide water, electrolytes, sodas, energy gels or chews, salt, bananas, and other typical snacks.

Aid station locations by distance (miles):

• 50K: Pomo Canyon (5), Willow Creek (11.5), Freezeout (17, 22), Pomo Canyon (26)
• Trail Marathon: Pomo Canyon (5), Willow Creek (11.5), Freezeout (17), Pomo Canyon (21.2)
• 30K: Willow Creek (5.5), Freezeout (10), Pomo Canyon (13.5)
• Half Marathon: Willow Creek (4.5), Freezeout (9)

There is limited parking at the start/finish; event parking and shuttle service operate from a designated lot in Cazadero. Pomo Canyon Environmental Camp accepts walk-in camping with on-site payment and has no running water. The event is cupless; participants must carry a reusable cup or bottle. Runners who ordered apparel receive shirts, finishers receive full-color medals and a finisher meal with a vegan option; awards are given to the top three male and female finishers per distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.