Saddleback Marathon
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The Saddleback Marathon - Silverado, CA
The Saddleback Marathon is a trail race held in the Trabuco District near Silverado, California, with multiple distance options. The event was rerouted to Black Star Canyon after Blue Jay campgrounds remained closed due to the "Airport" Fire; the race continues to operate within the Trabuco District.
Courses start on Black Star Canyon Road and follow the creek into the canyon on a mostly flat truck trail for roughly 2.5 miles. Runners then climb switchbacks into the Mariposa Reserve, continue up to the Doppler on North Main Divide, and return via Black Star Canyon Road and Skyline Drive into Corona for the marathon. The new 25k follows the marathon route to the Doppler and returns. The half and 10k use the same initial canyon approach with shorter turnarounds.
Distances:
- Marathon - full trail course, 4,244' elevation gain.
- 25k - out to Doppler and back, 2,517' elevation gain.
- Half Marathon - canyon out-and-back variant, 1,773' elevation gain.
- 10K - shorter out-and-back with some switchbacks, 706' elevation gain.
Aid stations are placed at approximate mile markers including 3.1, 6.6, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5, and 13.1; marathon runners pass stations twice. The event does not offer refunds; entries may be applied to the following year if the race is cancelled for reasons beyond the race director's control. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
