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Name: Trailquake
Start: 2027-05-09
End: 2027-05-09
Location: Saratoga

Saratoga, United States • 9 May 2027

Trailquake : Saratoga, California

Trailquake is a trail running and hiking event held in Saratoga on Mother's Day, 05/09/2027, at 16055 Sanborn Rd. The course runs through redwood and pine forest and takes place in spring.

Participants can run, hike, or walk. Hikers and walkers are explicitly welcome, and the event includes both running race entries and a separate hiker division. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal and a shirt, with cotton and technical shirt options available.

Distances offered:

Half marathon 13.4 miles
10K 6.7 miles
5K 3.17 miles
Hiker Division 13.4 miles

Registration details are provided by the organizer. Registration opens 25 June 2026 and closes 8 March 2027. Entry fees listed by the organizer include $90 for the half marathon, $72 for the 10K, $63 for the 5K, and $45 for the hiker division. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Saratoga

Race information

Website Registration

13 mi

Half Marathon

13 mi

Hiker Division

7 mi

10k

3 mi

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

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