Valencia Trail Race
Valencia, United States • 21 Mar 2026
Event overview
The VALENCIA Trail Race is a trail running event on March 21, 2026, held in Valencia / Santa Clarita, California. The event uses a trailhead and race staging area at 29889 San Francisquito Canyon Road. Distances offered are a 10K, a half marathon (13.1 miles / 21K) and a 50K ultra. Entry fees listed on race pages include $105 for the 10K, $135 for the half marathon, $165 for the 50K, and a virtual runner option at $65.
Course and logistics
The courses use single-track trails, ridgelines and canyon sections in the Valencia hills north of Los Angeles. Course metrics published for each distance include climb and elevation points:
- 10K - 10 km; climb/descent 1,735 ft; lowest 1,333 ft; highest 1,940 ft.
- Half Marathon - 13.1 / 21K; climb/descent 3,233 ft; lowest 1,333 ft; highest 1,969 ft.
- 50K Ultra - 50 km; climb/descent 8,008 ft; lowest 1,333 ft; highest 2,354 ft.
Course details note multiple hill climbs per distance (5 hills on the 10K, 9 on the half, 20 on the 50K) and a mix of single track and mountain roads; the 50K is described as roughly half single track and mountain roads. Participant services listed include an official race shirt, finisher medal and certificate, chip timing, course aid stations, finish-line water and food, free race photos and awards for top finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.