VALENCIA Trail Race 2027
- Date
- Saturday, March 20, 2027
- Start time
- 5:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Valencia, California
- Entry fee
- From $107 · goes up to $207 on Jan 16, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50K Ultra | 50K | Mar 20, 20275:00 AM | $187$207 after Jan 16, 2027 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Mar 20, 20277:00 AM | $147$167 after Jan 16, 2027 | – |
| 10K | 10K | Mar 20, 20277:30 AM | $107$127 after Jan 16, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 50K fee goes up to $207 on Jan 16, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 50K Ultra: $187 until Jan 16, then $207 until Mar 18.
- Half Marathon: $147 until Jan 16, then $167 until Mar 18.
- 10K: $107 until Jan 16, then $127 until Mar 18.
Online registration closes Mar 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $187, entry is about 88 percent above a typical 50K in California, which costs $99.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
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.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the 50K Ultra starts at 5:00 AM. The start sits about 1,200 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
29889 San Francisquito Canyon Road, Valencia, CA 91354
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)10K
Half Marathon
50K Ultra
Aggregated from official results (New Global Adventures) for VALENCIA Trail Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at VALENCIA Trail Race?
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:26:35 or better, the top quarter in 1:41:57, and half the field in 2:01:21; the last tenth came in after 3:04:16.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:34:31 or better, the top quarter in 2:52:15, and half the field in 3:27:36; the last tenth came in after 4:23:08.
At the 2026 50K Ultra, the fastest tenth finished in 5:59:39 or better, the top quarter in 6:42:44, and half the field in 7:52:49; the last tenth came in after 9:01:58.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 2:11:35 |
| 20-29 | 1:33:38 | 1:34:14 |
| 30-39 | 1:33:50 | 1:14:13 |
| 40-49 | 1:36:15 | 1:16:47 |
| 50-59 | 1:41:07 | 1:26:33 |
| 60-69 | 2:08:31 | 1:25:27 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 31 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
VALENCIA Trail Race 10K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 286 to 234 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:50:56 to 2:01:21.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 234 (-26%) | 2:01:21 | under 1:26:35 | 1:00:35 |
| 2025 | 315 (-6%) | 1:58:24 | under 1:22:31 | 58:28 |
| 2024 | 334 (+25%) | 2:30:32 | under 1:36:52 | 59:36 |
| 2023 | 268 (-6%) | 1:51:45 | under 1:17:51 | 54:34 |
| 2022 | 286 | 1:50:56 | under 1:11:46 | 51:18 |
From each year's official results for the 10K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most California trail 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:41:57, against 1:06:32 in a typical California trail 10K, so times here run 53 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: Slower than most California trail half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 2:52:15, against 2:21:30 in a typical California trail half marathon, so times here run 22 percent slower.
- 50K: Slower than most California trail 50Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 50K field finished under 6:42:44, against 5:57:15 in a typical California trail 50K, so times here run 13 percent slower.
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.
Typical race-day weather
Around March 20 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 86°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.
Race details
- Where
- 29889 San Francisquito Canyon Road, Valencia, CA 91354Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 1,200 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 10K, Half Marathon, 50K
- Editions
- 2027 (Mar 20, 2027), 2026 (Mar 21, 2026), 2025 (Mar 22, 2025), 2024 (Mar 23, 2024), 2023 (Apr 15, 2023), 2022 (Mar 26, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is VALENCIA Trail Race?
- Saturday, March 20, 2027, starting at 5:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $107 before processing fees, and rises to $207 on Jan 16, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Mar 18, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $187, entry is about 88 percent above a typical 50K in California, which costs $99.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 10K, Half Marathon, 50K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 234 runners finished the 10K; the median finish was 2:01:21 and the winner ran 1:00:35.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 1:41:57, against 1:06:32 in a typical California trail 10K, so times here run 53 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 29889 San Francisquito Canyon Road, Valencia, CA 91354.
From the organizers
Run the VALENCIA Trail Race, run the awesome trails and killer hills with breathtaking views of the Santa Clarita Valley in a 10K, Half Marathon, or 50K Ultra race. For runners who love to run great trails and want to accomplish a good challenge. Prepare to take on the Awesome Trail Challenge in Valencia, California. Southern California features a diverse range of nature and terrain, giving runners a wide variety of spectacular trails and running experiences. Located north of Los Angeles up against the California State park boundaries is Valencia, a suburban community that is surrounded by hills and mountains featuring awesome trails to be experienced.