SPACEROCK: the final trail running frontier.These are the voyages of trail runners around the world.Your mission: to explore strange new trails, to seek out new life and new experiences, to boldly run where no one has run before. Experience running the exotic trails and sights of the world-famous Vasquez Rocks …
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SPACEROCK: the final trail running frontier.
These are the voyages of trail runners around the world.
Your mission: to explore strange new trails, to seek out new life and new experiences, to boldly run where no one has run before.
Experience running the exotic trails and sights of the world-famous Vasquez Rocks Natural Park in Southern California. Known as the backdrop from popular TV shows and movies including Star Trek, The Flintstones, Battlestar Galactica, Planet of the Apes, and many classic western films. Now get a spectacular experience running the trails at the SPACEROCK Trail Race!
Vasquez Rocks feature unique rock formations, canyons, and terrain that feels like you are running on an alien planet. The trails provide a variety of technical terrain from packed dirt, sandy creek beds, rocks, and boulders as you traverse the course.
The 5K & 10K loop takes runners around the trails inside Vasquez Rocks with some moderate climbing and single-track trails. Ideal for first-timers, hikers, and those looking to elevate their trail running experience.
The 15K course provides a more intermediate to advanced runner challenge with a huge mountain climb, more single-track trails trails on PCT, and the black hole tunnel.
The Half Marathon+ course is considered one of the toughest in California with over 3200 feet of elevation gain & descent, and the total distance coming in just under 14 miles. A course that many trail runners consider an Ultra Half.
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FUN! hills, hills and more hills
Great and challenging course, in a beautiful location. Awesome group of supportive runners and volunteers on the trails. Definitely want to do it again. Now that I know what we … MORE
Great and challenging course, in a beautiful location. Awesome group of supportive runners and volunteers on the trails. Definitely want to do it again.
Now that I know what we are in for, plan to train accordingly.
Amazing scenic course
Be prepared for an adventure!! Don't forget the sunblock and pre race blanket! Plan your potty breaks accordingly as well!! I recommend carpooling so you have a friend to share … MORE
Be prepared for an adventure!! Don’t forget the sunblock and pre race blanket! Plan your potty breaks accordingly as well!! I recommend carpooling so you have a friend to share the memories
A challenging course u love to hate
Prepare by doing lots of hills Stay strong, get up and over it Great aid stations but carry water and/or electrolytes Great swag and race director!! MORE
Prepare by doing lots of hills
Stay strong, get up and over it
Great aid stations but carry water and/or electrolytes
Great swag and race director!!
Spacerock Trail is out of this world!
I absolutely love this challenging scenic race. Such a unique area to run and the tough inclines are rewarded by the views. Volunteers and race venue were fabulous as always. … MORE
I absolutely love this challenging scenic race. Such a unique area to run and the tough inclines are rewarded by the views. Volunteers and race venue were fabulous as always. Can’t wait to do it again next year!
This is another fave
Had to run it virtually because the heat made the RD have to postpone it and I had another event. This RD has been fabulous all along, through Covide, through … MORE
Had to run it virtually because the heat made the RD have to postpone it and I had another event. This RD has been fabulous all along, through Covide, through heat waves – and the swag is to die for!
Challenging but extremely fun
It was a super fun race, great views, lots of elevation and down hills. first time running the 15k here. Did the 10k previously but ready to do the half … MORE
It was a super fun race, great views, lots of elevation and down hills. first time running the 15k here. Did the 10k previously but ready to do the half marathon next year! Only thing I would add is a clearer turn markers at some parts of the trail. But plenty of snacks at the stations and after the race, don’t wait book the next one now 😀
An Out Of World Experience!
The race organizers make this race fun! The trail is super difficult but with incredible scenery of the iconic Vasquez Rocks. They go all out with their designs for the … MORE
The race organizers make this race fun! The trail is super difficult but with incredible scenery of the iconic Vasquez Rocks. They go all out with their designs for the medals, T shirts and super cool goodie bad that fits with the “other worldly” theme of the race. The race organizers and volunteers put in a lot of effort to ensure a fun, safe and unforgettable experience for the participants!
out of this world!
kudos to all the volunteers who were showing up hours before the crack of dawn to get everything going! excellent and consistent communication via email regarding race (including date changes … MORE
kudos to all the volunteers who were showing up hours before the crack of dawn to get everything going! excellent and consistent communication via email regarding race (including date changes due to the heat wave). I loved the views on the 10k, though it is two loops of the 5k (which can feel more harrowing after the first loop, atleast for me). literally all of the 10k starters got lost at the very beginning, trail was probably well marked but we didn’t think to look for ribbons at the very beginning. the start/end being well marked might have helped. Highly recommend downloading the gpx to your watch if you can as it does at least tell you when you’re off track!
Awesome trail race. All time favorite
This is my 5th time running this race. I always look forward to this one. Very organized are great communication. Awesome staff and volunteers. Trails are well maintained and challenging. MORE
This is my 5th time running this race. I always look forward to this one. Very organized are great communication. Awesome staff and volunteers. Trails are well maintained and challenging.
Tough as heck but worth it
Great location, I've done several Spacerock races of varying distances, this was my 1st 15K. Race production is top notch, they take care of their runners, swag and refreshments after … MORE
Great location, I’ve done several Spacerock races of varying distances, this was my 1st 15K. Race production is top notch, they take care of their runners, swag and refreshments after are great. But above all, this is a beautiful race beginning to end. Lots and lots of tough hills!!
Amazing course that kicks your butt
Well marked course that is very challenging, but a remarkable race. Well organized and run. Lots of pre-race communications to ensure you have all the details. They even offered a … MORE
Well marked course that is very challenging, but a remarkable race.
Well organized and run. Lots of pre-race communications to ensure you have all the details.
They even offered a training run on the course a few weeks ago at no added charge for registered runners.
Truly out of this world
This is a great trail race with multiple distances and at an amazing location! Race organizers are awesome, thoughtful and very communicative. MORE
This is a great trail race with multiple distances and at an amazing location! Race organizers are awesome, thoughtful and very communicative.
Always a fun race with cool swag
Good inclines and awesome swag. Medal design and dry wick race shirt have epic designs. Cool scenery too. Plenty of snacks to recharge after the race. MORE
Good inclines and awesome swag. Medal design and dry wick race shirt have epic designs. Cool scenery too. Plenty of snacks to recharge after the race.
Beautiful and windy
First time at this venue. Windy day, did not disrupt the run. Great vibe. Fun to run and even more fun to finish. I will run the 15K next time. MORE
First time at this venue. Windy day, did not disrupt the run. Great vibe. Fun to run and even more fun to finish. I will run the 15K next time.
Challenging, Fun & Worth It!
Parking & bib pick up where well organized. The course was well marked. The medals & race swag was cool! I appreciated the free race photos as well. MORE
Parking & bib pick up where well organized. The course was well marked. The medals & race swag was cool! I appreciated the free race photos as well.
Out of this world!
Great experience running in trail.. 5k is a little challenging and good for the first timer who wants to do this marathon.. The events and staff organizer is ok? I … MORE
Great experience running in trail.. 5k is a little challenging and good for the first timer who wants to do this marathon..
The events and staff organizer is ok? I think it needs more aid station in 5k specially after the stiff trail.
Needs more bathrooms, the waiting line becomes longer.
I loved this run.
Great experience, but I hope for further races, they clean the trails. They were full of bushes, sometimes with a tiny one foot wide trail with wild weeds on the … MORE
Great experience, but I hope for further races, they clean the trails.
They were full of bushes, sometimes with a tiny one foot wide trail with wild weeds on the sides.
Awesome tough race!
This is a great race with an awesome race crew and great scenery. Aid stations are fully stock. The half marathon+ is worth it. This was my 4th year to … MORE
This is a great race with an awesome race crew and great scenery. Aid stations are fully stock. The half marathon+ is worth it. This was my 4th year to run this race and look forward to this race every year.
An amazing and difficult experience
The hardest thing that I have ever done and I can not wait to go back. Such an incredible experience and beautiful scenery. Aide stations were great with lots of … MORE
The hardest thing that I have ever done and I can not wait to go back. Such an incredible experience and beautiful scenery. Aide stations were great with lots of goodies, all the volunteers were super friendly and helpful, one of the best race day experiences
A birthday for the ages.
I prepared months in advance for this race, but I wish I strengthened my quads more. The incline was way beyond my expectations. The race was beautiful, though. I'm running … MORE
I prepared months in advance for this race, but I wish I strengthened my quads more. The incline was way beyond my expectations. The race was beautiful, though. I’m running through dirt, rocks, creeks, roots, and bushes while staring at breathtaking scenery. I would love to finish this race again and beat my previous performance.