Valencia Trail Race
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Event overview
The VALENCIA Trail Race is scheduled for March 21, 2026 in Valencia / Santa Clarita, California. The event is organized by New Global Adventures and is an official member of the Road Runners Club of America. The venue is listed at 29889 San Francisquito Canyon Road in Valencia. The race has limited capacity. Listed entry fees include processing and are shown as $105 for the 10K, $135 for the half marathon, $165 for the 50K, and a virtual runner option at $65.
Distances
- 10K
- Half marathon (13.1 / 21K)
- 50K Ultra
Course and logistics
The course uses local trails that include single-track sections and mountain roads, with sections that run along ridgelines, peaks, canyons, and valleys. The 50K course includes 20 hills, the half marathon includes 9 hills, and the 10K includes 5 hills. The race material lists climb/descent and elevation metrics for each distance:
- 10K: 10 km, climb/descent 1,735 ft, lowest ~1,333 ft, highest ~1,940 ft.
- Half marathon: 13.1 / 21K, climb/descent 3,233 ft, lowest ~1,333 ft, highest ~1,969 ft.
- 50K: 50 km, climb/descent 8,008 ft, lowest ~1,333 ft, highest ~2,354 ft.
Participant services listed include an official race shirt, finisher medal and certificate, chip timing, free race photos, runner handbook, volunteer support, course aid stations and finish line water and food, awards for top finishers, event insurance, and finisher beer for those 21 and over. The event is operating a cupless policy at aid stations; participants are asked to use a personal cup, bottle, or hydration pack. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
