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Our races are all about the runners and the experience they have with our race. After every race, we do a feedback survey to help us understand how we did, how we can improve our future races and hear what the runners thought about their experience. We got a ton of responses and great feedback, overall it is clear that everyone had an awesome experience.<\/p>\n
But don’t take our word for it. Read a few of the testimonials below directly from the runners. They are grouped by each distance, 10K<\/a>, Half Marathon<\/a> and 50K Ultra<\/a>. Plus check out the awesome reviews over on RaceRaves.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Huge thank you to all the runners and volunteers who participated, this race would not be possible without you!<\/p>\n\t\t The Valencia Trail Race was one of the most challenging trail races I have ever done. Killer Hills is an understatement but the views make it worth it. Thanks for a great experience and see you in 2018.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1020\n\t\t\t\t\n I’m an 81 yr. old female, new to trail races. I thought the pre-race information was great! I was told it would be difficult and it was. The course directions and maps were very helpful.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1109\n\t\t\t\t\n This was my 1st race and I really enjoyed myself. The course was awesome and the views of the city was amazing! I cannot wait to do this again next year!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1079\n\t\t\t\t\n I returned to the Valencia killer hills and gorgeous scenery this year and you better believe I’ll be back again next year!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1214\n\t\t\t\t\n I’ve run the North Face Endurance Challenge, the NYC Marathon, and other trail races. This course ranks among the best that I’ve run and I loved it.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 1051\n\t\t\t\t\n Hands down the best inaugural race I’ve attended. The attention to detail leading up to the race and continued assistance after has been phenomenal. Looking forward to next year!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 119\n\t\t\t\t\n Best race experience I’ve had so far. Would rate it 11 out of 10 stars \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 138\n\t\t\t\t\n The Valencia Trail Race was an amazing experience! The course was tough but beautiful. Everything was well-organized. The aid stations were great. And the goodies, including the medal, were awesome. This race is a definite repeat!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 130\n\t\t\t\t\n The Valencia Trail Race was a very well put together event. Filled with energy from everyone involved. Overall an amazing event!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 246\n\t\t\t\t\n If you need a great challenge mixed with beautiful landscapes than this is your race!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 115\n\t\t\t\t\n Amazing race and views! Crazy hills but would do it again in a heartbeat! Will be back next year.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 215\n\t\t\t\t\n It’s a must run trail race!!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 235\n\t\t\t\t\n Killer hills is almost an understatement. Fabulous challenging course with amazing scenery every step of the way!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 182\n\t\t\t\t\n This was the most challenging 10K I have done and it is a beautiful course. The support was amazing and the entire event was well-organized from beginning to end. I will be back next year with one or two friends so they can have an awesome experience.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 113\n\t\t\t\t\n I have done many triathlon and running races and this race BY FAR exceeded my expectations in terms of its organization, uniqueness and positive energy and dedication by all involved. It was clear how much thought and care went into organizing this race!!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 255\n\t\t\t\t\n This trail race is a totally different kind of running experience- amazing views, challenging course and well organized.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 221\n\t\t\t\t\n Having witnessed multiple trail races my husband has done and this being my first, I was pleased overall with the professionalism of the Valencia Trail Race. There were a couple of unique traits that sets it apart from others, like the challenging hills, the amazing medal and the banner with the names of all the runners including the volunteers. My husband & daughter did the 50k, my nephew did the half marathon & I did the 10k. You can guarantee the Garcia Family will be signing up again for next year!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 101\n\t\t\t\t\n This was a muscle cramping, ankle breaking gem of a race. I’ll be back.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 150\n\t\t\t\t\n You’re tagline says it all! – Awesome Trails and Killer Hills. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 253\n\t\t\t\t\n A great experience seeing the beautiful scenery of Santa Clarita!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 10K | BIB 249\n A challenging and very fun course!! I loved the steep down hills as much as the up hills!! I always look for great trail races and this is so close to home. I will come back!!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3150\n\t\t\t\t\n Terrific race with plenty of challenging ascents and even more challenging descents, a perfect array of broad, gorgeous vistas, and great staff and volunteers. I ran it in 2016 and knew right away that this one would become a regular event in my race year.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3120\n\t\t\t\t\n A fun, gnarly hilly trail half with beautiful, clean and challenging but enjoyable trails. Great event staff and an overall well put on event. I’ll definitely run this race again next year!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3031\n\t\t\t\t\n In 2010 I was diagnosed with stage 3 endometriosis. With it comes it’s ups and downs. Instead of letting it get the best of me, I use it as motivation to prove to myself that I can overcome it and not let it defy me. The Valencia Trail Race allowed me to push my limits and showed me I am more than capable of conquering killer hills.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3132\n\t\t\t\t\n This race was very well marked in my opinion. Volunteers rocked and the real food at the aid stations was awesome! Best aid stations I’ve ever seen at a race felt like I was at a “goodie aid station trail race” lol<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3000\n\t\t\t\t\n Big ‘Wow’ factor.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3098\n\t\t\t\t\n The Valencia trail race was my first half marathon on trail and I am hooked! I turned my music off at mile 1 and took in all of the beautiful sights around me. It was such a well organized and very challenging course!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 3109\n\t\t\t\t\n A must trail race to run! It’s technical, a bad ass killer hills, challenging course and a superb scenery with friendly volunteers and delicious home cooked cookies and treats on each water stations.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 318\n\t\t\t\t\n The race was extremely well organized with more attention to detail than I’ve ever seen in any trail or road race. The course was a lot of fun and the volunteers were awesome! There were many more aid stations than I’ve experienced at other races. The race swag was THE BEST! I can’t wait to do Spacerock later this year, and the Valencia Trail Race again next year!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 395\n\t\t\t\t\n It may have been hard, but that’s what I came for and that’s what made the finish line even more special<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 325\n\t\t\t\t\n What a beautiful, but extremely challenging course. I found the half marathon to be more challenging than a recent marathon I ran. Thanks for the great experience!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 317\n\t\t\t\t\n This was a beautiful, challenging, and well supported event. I’ll defintely be back next year and plan to sign up for their future events. The course was pretty, the aid stations and volunteers were incredible, the course was very well marked and the finisher swag was high quality. Well done for an inaugural race!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 392\n\t\t\t\t\n Wow, awesome race and great course! I can’t wait to become a Valencia Trail Race legacy runner!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 382\n\t\t\t\t\n The climbs are tough, the descents brutal and this is one of the best supported, most beautiful organized halfs I’ve ever done.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 302\n\t\t\t\t\n The Valencia Trail Race was by far the most challenging race of any half marathon or triathlon I’ve participated in! It pushed me beyond what I thought my physical limits were and the pride of crossing the finish line knowing I conquered the challenging course was incredibly rewarding!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 363\n\t\t\t\t\n Great race and well done. Excellent course, beautiful and well marked, super support and I can’t wait to do it again.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance Half Marathon | BIB 308\n Fun course with lots of varying terrain and stunning 360 degree views, Fabulous aid stations and volunteers, Well organized and most importantly…Great swag!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 50K Ultra | BIB 5084\n\t\t\t\t\n This is a tough race that is superbly organized and executed. The course is at times very beautiful but always challenging. This is one of the best 50 k’s I have ever run.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 50K Ultra | BIB 5029\n\t\t\t\t\n Awesome trail, great way to find your endurance level. Awesome support from volunteers. Will be back next year.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 50K Ultra | BIB 5018\n\t\t\t\t\n Valencia Trail Race was my very first trail race and 50K, and I had a great experience. The course was challenging, but I like the frequency of aid stations that 50K course had. Volunteers were very energetic and helpful. It was amazing how much I felt better after spending a few minutes at Aid #8 drinking coke and eating some water melon while chatting with awesome volunteers. I will definitely try again next year!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 50K Ultra | BIB 5054\n\t\t\t\t\n I’ve completed well over 100 marathon\/ultras, this was definitely one of the best experiences. Challenging climbs, amazing views, well marked course and great volunteers. The recent rains made everything green and the wildflowers were in full bloom. If you are up to running a 50K with over 5,300 in elevation gain, I highly recommend this one.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 50K Ultra | BIB 5133\n\t\t\t\t\n Oh man, what a tough run with the elevation, but beautiful and very rewarding. I’m proud to say I completed this 50K.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 50K Ultra | BIB 5019\n\t\t\t\t\n This gem of a race has a perfect blend of challenging hills and beautiful, flowing singletrack to test both strength and speed. It was extremely well organized and well thought out by people who obviously love and understand trail running.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 50K Ultra | BIB 570\n\t\t\t\t\n This was a great race and I absolutely plan on participating next year. I had such a great experience with the volunteers that I might participate that way. Thank you for putting on such a fun event here in the SCV.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 50K Ultra | BIB 511\n\t\t\t\t\n What an amazing adventure. A beautiful course, with well placed Aid Stations and support. The local community came out in droves to run the Aid Stations. The race directors went above and beyond on this one.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 50K Ultra | BIB 528\n\t\t\t\t\n the course was brutal, but that made me even more proud to have completed it. the volunteers were amazingly friendly and supportive. the goodies were high quality. i can’t wait to run it next year!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 50K Ultra | BIB 541\n\t\t\t\t\n A day of fun run with all the support to remind me of the event has been hosted by the people who care.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 50K Ultra | BIB 564\n\t\t\t\t\n We could not have asked for a better first Ultra experience. Tough course, gorgeous scenery, generous volunteers, cool race swag and an awesome finisher medal, mug and a 50k pin. This race couldn’t have been any more perfect….. Well maybe except my finishing time. I will be back next year with a focused desire to beat my personal best.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 50K Ultra | BIB 513\n\t\t\t\t\n I loved the fact there was all levels of people out there having a great time and cheering each other, the race was very magical<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 50K Ultra | BIB 520\n\t\t\t\t\n What a great race experience! This was my first trail race and 50k, and it was a great experience, I’m hooked! The course was challenging, but beautiful. The aid stations were well stocked with food, supplies, and some of the most fantastic people in the whole world. I’m so happy I participated in this race and I can’t wait to do it again!<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 50K Ultra | BIB 510\n\t\t\t\t\n Great experience on my first 50k. The organizers and volunteers were amazing.<\/p>\nAvg. Rating | Distance 50K Ultra | BIB 537\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t Read more VALENCIA Trail Race reviews submitted by past participants or share your own race review on Race Raves.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tREAD MORE REVIEWS\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n Welcome race sponsors & partners. We are currently accepting sponsor applications for the race, learn more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBE A SPONSOR\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n TESTIMONIALS WHAT RUNNERS ARE SAYING Our races are all about the runners and the experience they have with our race. After every race, we do a feedback survey to help us understand how we did, how we can improve our future races and hear what the runners thought about their experience. We got a ton…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1669,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1736","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nRACE RATING<\/h3>
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Eric Sorenson<\/h4>
Mary Plazony<\/h4>
Keyamesha Bell<\/h4>
Aracely Rodriguez<\/h4>
John Cofresi<\/h4>
Christa Rokita<\/h4>
Ron Russak<\/h4>
Monica Nunez<\/h4>
Noe Guerra<\/h4>
Alicia Stella<\/h4>
Lynnette Silva<\/h4>
George Mandujano<\/h4>
Eric Marti<\/h4>
Monica Heredia<\/h4>
Elizabeth Giarrizzo<\/h4>
Helen Harwood<\/h4>
Andrea Garcia<\/h4>
Matthew Hare<\/h4>
Karen Booth<\/h4>
Dawn Price<\/h4>
\n\t\tHALF MARATHON RUNNERS\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n
Tim Cathcart<\/h4>
Sharon Watkins<\/h4>
Amal Ortega<\/h4>
Suzette Sabedra<\/h4>
Erika Ehlert<\/h4>
Francis Farmer<\/h4>
Katie Sanchez<\/h4>
Alma Barroga<\/h4>
Jeannine Giem<\/h4>
Gidon Jakar<\/h4>
Erica O’Neal Howard<\/h4>
Beth Townsend<\/h4>
Aracely Rodriguez<\/h4>
John Burkle<\/h4>
Taylor Scott<\/h4>
John Vedder<\/h4>
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Beth Richie<\/h4>
Laurie Loon<\/h4>
Julius Bisarra<\/h4>
Shinya Nakata<\/h4>
Robert Manon<\/h4>
Randi Richardson<\/h4>
Rachel Ragona<\/h4>
Jamie Crissman<\/h4>
Jason Wagner<\/h4>
Selby Shlosberg<\/h4>
Terry Wong<\/h4>
Marlene Cabigting<\/h4>
Mike Finley<\/h4>
Leslie Valencia<\/h4>
Richard Oliver<\/h4>
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