Crystal Springs (Winter) Trail Run
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Crystal Springs (Winter) Trail Run : Woodside, CA
The Crystal Springs Trail Run takes place on January 17, 2027 at Huddart Park (Werder Shelter) in Woodside, California. The route passes through Huddart Park, King's Mountain, and Bear Gulch and features towering redwoods and lush ferns.
Distances offered
- 8K
- Half Marathon
- 35K
- Marathon
- 50K
- Kid's Run 50yd dash, ages 6 and younger, free
Courses are marked with ribbon approximately every 200 yards and use color coding by distance. Polka-dot flagging indicates turns and blue ribbons mark wrong ways. Aid stations are fully stocked roughly every 5 to 9 miles with fresh fruit, salty snacks, candy, water, and electrolyte drink. Runners are advised to carry at least 20 oz of water between aid stations.
Surface and elevation (summary)
- 8K: Elevation gain 710 feet, single track 48 percent, dirt road 40 percent, asphalt 12 percent.
- Half Marathon: Elevation gain 2,190 feet, single track 78 percent.
- 35K: Elevation gain 2,990 feet, single track 87 percent.
- Marathon: Elevation gain 3,790 feet, single track 72 percent.
- 50K: Elevation gain 4,530 feet, single track 72 percent.
Event logistics note that bibs and shirts are distributed at the park on race day. Parking is $6 per vehicle and dogs are not allowed in the park. The event is cupless; participants are asked to bring their own fluid container. Time limits apply to events, with an overall limit of 8.5 hours and intermediate cutoffs at the Bear Gulch aid station for the marathon and 50K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
