Pacifico Ultra
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Pacifico Ultra : May 29, 2027, Angeles National Forest
Pacifico Ultra is a trail running event near Palmdale, CA, held in the Angeles National Forest. The event features mountain courses that travel across Pacifico Mountain Road and the Silver Moccasin Trail, with terrain that includes technical singletrack, mountainside truck trails and paved sections. Much of the route passes through pine forests and desert-facing ridgelines around Mount Gleason, Mount Hillyer and Pacifico Mountain.
Course and support details:
- 50k Ultra : 31.8 miles, 5,317 ft vert, 10-hour time limit
- Half Marathon : 13.1 miles, 2,293 ft gain, three aid stations
The 50k course includes multiple aid stations (nine total) and drop bag access. The event provides free course photography, a finish festival with tacos and a sports massage, shaded seating at the finish area, and professional medical support. All finishers receive locally made finisher medals.
Competitive and series information includes a $500 course record bonus for men and women and overall and age group podium awards, with categories for female, male and non-binary competitors and standard ten-year age divisions. The 50k serves as a Sterling Silver Ticket Race for the Angeles Crest 100; top finishers can earn Sterling Silver Tickets and guaranteed entry subject to entry fee and trail work requirements. Footpath is the official mapping and navigation tool for the event.
The primary race site is at Mill Creek Summit and the Pony Park Day Use Area; race day parking is off-site with shuttle service to the venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
