Crystal Springs Trail Run
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Event overview
The Crystal Springs Trail Run takes place on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Woodside, CA. The event starts and finishes at Huddart Park (Werder Shelter) and offers multiple distances.
- 8K : 710' gain; single track 48%, dirt 40%, asphalt 12%.
- Half Marathon : 2,190' gain; single track 78%, dirt 18%, asphalt 4%.
- 35K : 2,990' gain; single track 87%, dirt 11%, asphalt 2%.
- Marathon : 3,790' gain; single track 72%, dirt 26%, asphalt 2%.
- 50K : 4,530' gain; single track 72%, dirt 26%, asphalt 2%.
- Kid's Run (6yo & younger) : 50 yd dash; free.
Location and logistics
Place: Huddart Park (Werder Shelter), 1100 Kings Mountain Road, Woodside, CA 94062. Parking is $6 per vehicle; exact change is requested. Check-in and bib/shirt pick-up occur at Huddart Park on race day. There is no bag check; participants may leave non-valuables at the start/finish. No dogs are allowed in the park.
Course marking and safety
Courses are marked with ribbon approximately every 200 yards and use color coding per distance. Polka-dot flagging indicates turns; blue ribbons mark the wrong way. If runners do not see their course flagging for 3-4 minutes, they are likely off course and should retrace steps. Headphones are allowed only on dirt road sections and are not permitted on single-track, when crossing paved roads, at aid stations, or when crossing the finish line. Runners are advised to stay on trail due to poison oak and possible bees or yellow jackets.
Aid stations, timing, and awards
Fully stocked aid stations are placed every 5-9 miles with fruit, salty snacks, candy, water, and Skratch electrolyte drink. Runners are recommended to carry at least 20 oz of water between aid stations. The event is cupless; participants should bring their own container. All events have an 8.5 hour time limit; the Marathon and 50K have specific cut-offs at the Bear Gulch aid station (11 miles). Pre-registered runners receive shirts; all finishers receive a custom medal and 50K finishers also receive a custom coaster. Overall top three male and female finishers receive awards and race credits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
