

Whether you're considering trail running for the first time or are an experienced ultra runner, we promise you a rewarding experience in a beautiful environment.
We are recognized for the spectacular courses, unsurpassed aid stations, well-marked trails, accurately measured distances, distinctive t-shirt designs, and friendly atmosphere – all at a reasonable price.
While awards are given to the first female and male finishers, PCTR events are designed to encourage the enjoyment of trail running and emphasize personal achievement.
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| Fixed-time Event |
Month |
Day |
Event |
Distance(s) |
Park |
Location |
March |
21 |
8 Km, 20 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area |
Sausalito, CA |
|
|
29 |
8 Km, 18 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Point Mugu State Park |
Malibu, CA |
|
April |
19 |
Marathon & 50 Miles |
Mount Diablo State Park |
Clayton, CA |
|
|
26 |
50 Km Only |
Big Basin Redwoods State Park |
Los Gatos, CA |
|
May |
10 |
10 Km, 20 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Redwood Regional |
Oakland, CA |
|
|
17 |
10 Km, 15 Km, 25 Km & 50 Km |
Big Basin Redwoods State Park |
Boulder Creek, CA |
|
|
24 |
10 Km, 20 Km & 50 Km |
Forest Park |
Portland, OR |
|
June |
6 |
8 Km, 25 Km & 50 Km |
Mount Diablo State Park |
Clayton, CA |
|
|
13 |
6 & 12 Hour |
Lake Merritt |
Oakland, CA |
|
|
20 |
8 Km, 16 Km, 25 Km & 50 Km |
Angel Island State Park |
Tiburon, CA |
|
July |
5 |
9 Km, 21 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
San Pedro Valley Park |
Pacifica, CA |
|
|
18 |
10 Km, 20 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Joaquin Miller Redwood Regional |
Oakland, CA |
|
|
26 |
11 Km, 26 Km & 50 Km |
Salt Point State Park |
Jenner, CA |
|
August |
8-9 |
50 & 100 Miles |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area |
Sausalito, CA |
|
|
23 |
8 Km, 12 Km, 25 Km & 50 Km |
Montaña de Oro State Park |
Los Osos, CA |
|
September |
5 |
10 Km, 20 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Redwood Regional |
Oakland, CA |
|
|
27 |
10 Km, 21 Km, 29 Km & 50 Km |
Harvey West Park |
Santa Cruz, CA |
|
October |
3 |
11 Km, 17 Km, 33 Km & 50 Km |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area |
Muir Beach, CA |
|
|
18 |
8 Km, 19 Km, 25 Km & 50 Km |
Garland Ranch Regional Park |
Carmel Valley, CA |
|
|
24-25 |
12 & 24 Hour |
Crissy Field |
San Francisco, CA |
|
November |
14 |
12 Km, 20 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Mt. Tamalpais State Park |
Stinson Beach, CA |
|
|
22 |
9 Km, 18 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Point Mugu State Park |
Malibu, CA |
|
December |
5 |
10 Km, 17 Km, 35 Km & 50 Km |
Huddart Park |
Woodside, CA |
|
19 |
8 Km, 20 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Golden Gate National Recreation Area |
Sausalito, CA |
Month |
Day |
Event |
Distance(s) |
Park |
Location |
January |
10 |
8 Km, 16 Km & 25 Km |
Angel Island State Park |
Tiburon, CA |
|
|
23 |
9 Km, 21 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
San Pedro Valley Park |
Pacifica, CA |
|
|
30 |
Awards Ceremony |
Heather Farm |
Walnut Creek, CA |
|
February |
6 |
10 Km, 17 Km, 35 Km & 50 Km |
Huddart Park |
Woodside, CA |
|
|
14 |
8 Km, 12 Km, 25 Km & 50 Km |
Montaña de Oro State Park |
Los Osos, CA |
|
|
27 |
10 Km, 20 Km, 30 Km & 50 Km |
Joaquin Miller Redwood Regional |
Oakland, CA |
|
March |
7 |
10 Km, 25 Km & 50 Km |
Malibu Creek State Park |
Calabasas, CA |
Our policy is to offer a free PCTR entry or partially compensate our helpers for the invaluable services they provide. If you are interested in helping at one of our trail runs, please complete and e-mail us the form: Help.
Pacific Coast Trail Runs supports environmental organizations that help promote and protect the environment for everyone. We regularly contribute to: Conservation International, Earth Island Institute, Tahoe Rim Trail Association, The National Audubon Society, The California State Parks Foundation, and other organizations. In addition, significant fees are paid to National, State, Regional, and County parks where PCTR events are held.
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