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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Testing | Other | Feb 20, 20277:45 AM | Free | – |
| Kid's Run (6yo & younger, 50yd dash) - Free! | Kids | Feb 20, 20277:45 AM | Free | – |
| 20 mi | Other | Feb 20, 20278:00 AM | $75$85 after Feb 14, 2027 | – |
| 50K | 50K | Feb 20, 20278:00 AM | $90$100 after Feb 14, 2027 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Feb 20, 20278:00 AM | $70$80 after Feb 14, 2027 | – |
| Marathon | Marathon | Feb 20, 20278:00 AM | $80$90 after Feb 14, 2027 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Feb 20, 20278:10 AM | $60$70 after Feb 14, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $85 on Feb 14, 2027.
Online registration closes Feb 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $90, entry is about 10 percent below a typical 50K in California, which costs $99.50 right now.
A typical finisher at a 50K in California runs 6:35:17, about 12:43 a mile, based on 21 races with published results. Women typically finish in 6:53:54 and men in 6:30:53.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the Coastal Testing starts at 7:45 AM. The start sits about 750 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
San Pedro Valley Park, Pacifica, CA 94044
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Coastal Trail Runs) for Montara Mountain Trail Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 55:50 or better, the top quarter in 1:02:59, and half the field in 1:12:26; the last tenth came in after 1:43:19.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:09:47 or better, the top quarter in 2:25:04, and half the field in 2:47:48; the last tenth came in after 3:32:59.
At the 2026 50K, the fastest tenth finished in 5:17:46 or better, the top quarter in 5:42:02, and half the field in 6:45:04; the last tenth came in after 8:42:30.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 59:14 |
| 30-39 | 1:08:29 | 48:42 |
| 40-49 | 1:10:58 | 53:06 |
| 50-59 | 1:12:27 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Down 6 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 78 to 94 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:11:13 to 1:12:26.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 94 (-5%) | 1:12:26 | under 55:50 | 40:29 |
| 2025 | 99 (+5%) | 1:13:49 | under 54:53 | 39:59 |
| 2024 | 94 (+36%) | 1:10:52 | under 56:15 | 41:55 |
| 2023 | 69 (-12%) | 1:10:49 | under 51:33 | 41:08 |
| 2022 | 78 | 1:11:13 | under 52:00 | 40:26 |
From each year's official results for the 10K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most California trail 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:02:59, against 1:06:32 in a typical California trail 10K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around February 20 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 67°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Montara Mountain Trail Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Race Day: Check-in beginning at 7:00 a.m. at the Walnut Grove picnic area. Please arrive 45min before your event to receive your bib and shirt. Event start times are listed here. Drop Bags (20mi/Marathon/50K): You can leave a drop bag with…
Course
10K. Elevation Gain: 1,200'. Course Surface: Single Track (89%), Dirt Road (5%), Asphalt (6%). Half Marathon. Elevation Gain: 2,900'. Course Surface: Single Track (73%), Dirt Road (25%), Asphalt (2%). 20 mi. Elevation Gain: 4,640'. Course…
Course
10K. Dylan Isaacson, 25, San Francisco, CA ('15) 37:47. Lisa Penzel, 47, Oakland, CA ('13) 45:11. Half Marathon. Justus Meyer, 34, Menlo Park, CA ('16) 1:31:44. Tori Tyler, 27, Danville, CA ('15) 1:35:22. 20 Mi. Mike Scott, 32, San…
Shirt and medal
To guarantee a shirt, please register 10 business days prior to the event.
Awards
T-shirts will be given to all pre-registered runners. All finishers will receive a custom medal and 50K finishers will also receive a custom coaster. Overall Winners: The top 3 male and female overall winners of every distance will win an…
Rules and FAQ
Entry fees to Coastal events are non-refundable. DEFER YOUR ENTRY. To defer an event that is scheduled as planned: Things happen or you change your mind. If you're just not able to make the event that you had planned on, here are your…
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Montara Mountain features the only undisturbed Coastal Mountain Habitat found over 100 miles of coastline. Experience groves of Huckleberry, Honeysuckle, Lilac, Chinquapin and Manzanita, with beautiful views of the Pacific Coast as you climb.