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Tough Topanga

Name: Tough Topanga
Start: 2027-06-19
End: 2027-06-19
Location: Topanga

Topanga, United States • 19 Jun 2027

Tough Topanga

Tough Topanga is a community trail running event held at Topanga State Park, Trippet Ranch in Topanga, California. The event includes multiple trail distances and a junior course, with on-site amenities and awards.

Routes offered include:

10 km classic trail run
15 km Garapito course following the 10 km then adding about four miles of singletrack
1 km junior course that climbs the 10 km route then veers downhill into the finish chute

The event features a cash prize purse and a separate cash bonus for the Downhill Mile, plus an award for the fastest Local Legend. Participants receive a handmade medal and a race tee. Complimentary postrace breakfast is provided along with hot cocoa or coffee, and a beer garden is available for those 21 and older. Postrace sports massages are offered.

Logistics include free off-site parking with shuttles on Topanga Canyon Boulevard and limited on-site parking available through the event registration service. Race day photography is provided for participants. The event date is listed as June 19, 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Topanga

Race information

Website

15 km

Garapito 15k

10 km

Tough Topanga 10k

Junior 1k

Hikers Delight

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

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