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\n\t\tCOURSE\n\t<\/h1>\n\t\t

KNOW YOUR COURSE<\/h3>

The VALENCIA Trail Race features three distances to run, a 10K, Half Marathon, and 50K Ultra race through the awesome trails and killer hills of Valencia, CA.<\/p>\n

This is a trail race that contains a good amount of physical challenge with combined elevation gains ranging from over 1700 feet for 10K runners to over 7000 feet for 50K runners. It is recommended that runners train for these elevation gains in the weeks leading up to the race.<\/p>\n

Below you will find course details for each distance including a course map, elevation profile, course fly-through video, and course information. Take a few moments to become familiar with your course so you are well prepared and informed. This allows you to get the most out of the experience, focus on having fun and enjoy an awesome trail race.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\"valencia-trail-race-shirt-56\"\n

\n\t\tJUMP TO COURSE\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t10K COURSE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHALF COURSE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t50K COURSE\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t10K COURSE\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t

\t\n\t10K COURSE MAP<\/h3>\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"10K\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

10K Course Colors:
\nORANGE Loop<\/h4>\n\t

Course Difficulty:
\n <\/h4>\n\t

Cut-off Time:
\n4-hours<\/h4>\n\t\t

\t\n\t10K WALK THROUGH<\/h3>\t\n\t

10K runners will complete the ORANGE 10K loop. From the start, all runners will climb a 500-foot elevation gain to get up into the mountain trails reaching station #1 and begin the course loop. 10K runners simply follow the 10K course around from stations #1, to #4, then again to #4, and returning back to station #1, finally heading back to the finish line.<\/p>\n\t\t

\t\n\t10K ELEVATION PROFILE<\/h3>\t\n\t\t\t\t\"10K\n\t

10 Km<\/h5>

Distance<\/p>\n\t

1735 Ft<\/h5>

Climb\/Descent<\/p>\n\t

1333 Ft<\/h5>

Lowest Point<\/p>\n\t

1940 Ft<\/h5>

Highest Point<\/p>\n\t\t

\t\n\t10K AID STATIONS<\/h3>\t\n\t

10K runners will visit a total of 4 aid stations through the course. Below shows the sequence and approximate mile mark for each station on the 10K course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\nSTATION<\/th>\nMILE*<\/th>\nNOTES<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
1.<\/td>\n Start<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nStart ORANGE course<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\n Station #1<\/td>\n1.1<\/td>\nHairpin turn at the top<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\n Station #4<\/td>\n1.8<\/td>\nAfter reaching Tapia Canyon peak first time, follow the Stars & Stripes trail to left (the station is just past the trail entrance). *NOTE: It is approximately 3.2 miles gap until you return to this station, recommend hydrating and refueling before departing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\n Station #4<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nTapia Canyon peak, by power tower, go right then left the trail to #1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\n Station #1<\/td>\n5.4<\/td>\nZigzag turn, head back to the big hill going down<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\n Finish<\/td>\n6.5<\/td>\nFinish Line<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Approximate mile mark distances.<\/em><\/p>\n

Stations will contain water, Gnarly Sports Nutrition<\/a> Hydrate<\/a> or Fuel2O<\/a> electrolytes, GU gels and chomps, salt capsules, energy bars, crackers, licorice, and various foods. Items will vary from station to station, other essential items include a first aid kit, ice packs, and toilet paper. We highly recommend that you plan to run with a runner’s bottle or hydration pack, you can refill them at each station with water and electrolytes.<\/p>\n\t\t

\t\n\t10K GPS TRACKS<\/h3>\t\n\t

The GPS files below can be saved to your computer or phone and uploaded to your app or GPS tracking device.\u00a0 These are XML format files, once you click the button below, save the file then load it into your chosen destination.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tView Google Map\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload GPX File\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload KML File\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\tHALF MARATHON COURSE\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t

\t\n\tHALF MARATHON COURSE MAP<\/h3>\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Half\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

Half Marathon Course Colors:
\nORANGE\u00a0+ BLUE Loops<\/h4>\n\t

Course Difficulty:
\n <\/h4>\n\t

Cut-off Time:
\n6-hours<\/h4>\n\t\t

\t\n\tHALF MARATHON WALK THROUGH<\/h3>\t\n\t

Each course is a loop with longer distances breaking off at specific points to extend the distance from the previous loop. All runners will complete the ORANGE 10K loop, Half Marathon will also complete the BLUE loop. From the start, all runners will climb a 500-foot elevation gain to get up into the mountain trails reaching station #1 and begin the course loops.<\/p>\n

Half Marathon runners will follow the 10K loop to station #4, then go LEFT to begin following the BLUE loop to station #5, then station #6, then station #3, then returning getting back on the section of the ORANGE loop to complete the BLUE loop coming back to station #4 (third time here), from this point now continue the remainder of the ORANGE loop going back to station #1 and the finish line.<\/p>\n\t\t

\t\n\tHALF MARATHON ELEVATION PROFILE<\/h3>\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Half\n\t

13.1\/21<\/h5>

Distance (m\/km)<\/p>\n\t

3233 Ft<\/h5>

Climb\/Descent<\/p>\n\t

1333 Ft<\/h5>

Lowest Point<\/p>\n\t

1969 Ft<\/h5>

Highest Point<\/p>\n\t\t

\t\n\tHALF MARATHON AID STATIONS<\/h3>\t\n\t

Half Marathon runners will visit a total of 8 aid stations through the course. Below shows the sequence and approximate mile mark for each station on the Half Marathon course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\nSTATION<\/th>\nMILE*<\/th>\nNOTES<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
1.<\/td>\n Start<\/td>\n0<\/td>\nStart ORANGE course<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.<\/td>\n Station #1<\/td>\n1.1<\/td>\nHairpin turn at the top<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.<\/td>\n Station #4<\/td>\n1.8<\/td>\nAfter reaching Tapia Canyon peak first time, follow the Stars & Stripes trail to left (the station is just past the trail entrance). *NOTE: It is approximately 3.2 miles gap until you return to this station, recommend hydrating and refueling before departing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.<\/td>\n Station #4<\/td>\n5<\/td>\nTapia Canyon peak, go under power tower to start BLUE course<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.<\/td>\n Station #5<\/td>\n6<\/td>\nFireroad fork, go left horseshoe turn to trail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.<\/td>\n Station #6<\/td>\n8.5<\/td>\nAfter a long canyon section<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.<\/td>\n Station #3<\/td>\n9.8<\/td>\nAfter the fire road section, return to the canyon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.<\/td>\n Station #4<\/td>\n11.6<\/td>\nTapia Canyon peak, by power tower, continue on ORANGE course go right, then left trail to #1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.<\/td>\n Station #1<\/td>\n12<\/td>\nZig zag turn, head back to the big hill<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.<\/td>\n Finish<\/td>\n13.1<\/td>\nFinish Line<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Approximate mile mark distances.<\/em><\/p>\n

Stations will contain water, Gnarly Sports Nutrition<\/a> Hydrate<\/a> or Fuel2O<\/a> electrolytes, GU gels and chomps, salt capsules, energy bars, crackers, licorice, and various foods. Items will vary from station to station, other essential items include a first aid kit, ice packs, and toilet paper. We highly recommend that you plan to run with a runner’s bottle or hydration pack, you can refill them at each station with water and electrolytes.<\/p>\n\t\t

\t\n\tHALF MARATHON GPS TRACKS<\/h3>\t\n\t

The GPS files below can be saved to your computer or phone and uploaded to your app or GPS tracking device.\u00a0 These are XML format files, once you click the button below, save the file then load it into your chosen destination.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tView Google Map\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload GPX File\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload KML File\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t50K COURSE\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t

\t\n\t50K ULTRA COURSE MAP<\/h3>\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"50K\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

50K Ultra Course Colors:
\nORANGE\u00a0+ BLUE + PURPLE Loops<\/h4>\n\t

Course Difficulty:
\n <\/h4>\n\t

Cut-off Time:
\n9-hours<\/h4>\n\t\t

\t\n\t50K ULTRA WALK THROUGH<\/h3>\t\n

2023 50K COURSE UPDATES<\/h3>\n

Two major changes are made to the 50K section starting with the 2023 race.<\/strong><\/p>\n