Pacifica Foothills Trail Run
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Pacifica Foothills Trail Run : January 24, 2026
The event takes place at San Pedro Valley Park in Pacifica, California. Distances offered are:
- 10K (6.0 miles, 1,200 ft elevation gain)
- Half Marathon (13.2 miles, 3,100 ft elevation gain)
- 30K (18.9 miles, 4,300 ft elevation gain)
The event has a capacity of 350 runners. Parking is available inside San Pedro Valley Park for $6.00, with limited neighborhood parking outside the park. Dogs are not allowed in the park or on the trails.
Course, aid, and logistics
Courses are mostly dirt trails with twisty single-track sections, some fire road, and sustained climbs on Montara Mountain and surrounding foothills. Hiking or trekking poles are permitted. The 30K has a 6 hour time limit. Disposable timing chips are attached to the back of each bib for chip timing. Drop bag service is not available.
Aid stations supply a range of food and drinks, which may include energy gels and chews, stroopwafels, trail mix, pretzels, chips, PB&J sandwiches, fruit, water, sports hydration mix, and cola or ginger ale. This is a cupless event; runners must carry their own bottle or reusable cup. Race shirts are tri-blend performance tees; guaranteed sizing requires registration by January 10, 2026. Awards include overall trophies, medals for all finishers, and age-group medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
