Valencia Trail Race
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VALENCIA Trail Race - Valencia, CA - March 21, 2026
The VALENCIA Trail Race is a trail running event held in Valencia / Santa Clarita, California on March 21, 2026. The course uses singletrack trails that run to peaks and along ridgelines, then descend into canyons and valleys across the local hills. The event notes multiple climbs and descents across its courses and occurs in spring when hills are typically green with wildflowers.
Distances offered:
- 10 km
- Half Marathon (13.1 / 21K)
- 50 km
Course specifics include counted hills by distance: the 50K includes about 20 hills, the half marathon about 9 hills, and the 10K about 5 hills. Elevation metrics provided for each distance list climb/descent and the approximate lowest and highest points: the 10K shows ~1,735 ft climb and a high point near 1,940 ft; the half shows ~3,233 ft climb and a high point near 1,969 ft; the 50K shows ~8,008 ft climb and a high point near 2,354 ft.
Participant services listed for entrants include an official race shirt, collectible finisher medal, official finisher certificate, chip timing, course aid stations, finish line food and water, free race photos, volunteer support, and awards. The event is described as having limited capacity and operates a cupless aid station policy so runners are encouraged to bring reusable drinkware. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
