Carmel Valley Trail Race
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Carmel Valley Trail Race
The Carmel Valley Trail Race is a trail running event in Gonzales Canyon Open Space in San Diego that uses Solana Ranch Park as the start and finish location on the canyon's east end. The layout gives a flat start and finish with the elevation gains concentrated in the middle of the course.
Distances offered include:
- 15K
- 10 Mile
- 10K
- 5K
Course surfaces are dirt single track, dirt service road, and areas of sand; course descriptions list terrain as 100% dirt for the measured routes. Total elevation gain varies by distance, from about 144 ft up to 885 ft. A locally known climb called "Puke Hill" appears on some longer courses, and several routes are out-and-back or two-way out-and-back.
Aid provision and time limits vary by distance: aid stations are listed from none up to two, and course limits range from two to three hours depending on the race. The event notes a participant limit of 300 runners based on park guidelines.
Event location details: Solana Ranch Park, 13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch Rd, San Diego, CA 92130. Historical results and course records are maintained for past editions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
