VALENCIA Trail Race
Santa Clarita, CA
- 50K, Half Marathon, 10K
- Trail (Unpaved)
- Official race website
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 classic hills and mountains featuring awesome trails that … MORE
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Truly awesome trails!
The Valencia Trail Race truly lives up to its descriptors: awesome trails, killer hills, breathtaking views, and beautiful nature. This is the best trail race in Southern California. I'm a … MORE
The Valencia Trail Race truly lives up to its descriptors: awesome trails, killer hills, breathtaking views, and beautiful nature. This is the best trail race in Southern California. I’m a legacy runner because I love the overall experience, from the course to the swag to the gorgeous views when you reach the top of the course. The race organizers create a seamless and rewarding experience every single year. I feel like I’m among friends supporting me on that course (thanks in large part to the organizers). Do not miss this race!
Great race. Challenging and rewarding.
This was a challenging yet rewarding race. It was put together well. Check in was easy. I'd recommend going with enough time before your race as the line to the … MORE
This was a challenging yet rewarding race. It was put together well. Check in was easy. I’d recommend going with enough time before your race as the line to the porta potty’s was quite long.
Awesome race
I did this race because I wanted this badass medal , and my son did his 1st trail run and it was a great time we made alot amazing memories. … MORE
I did this race because I wanted this badass medal , and my son did his 1st trail run and it was a great time we made alot amazing memories. The whole event from checking in, to start, aid stations, finish, venue all was great 👍
Fun Race
1st Hill on this run was killer. Rest of the run was challenging but very doable! Would have liked the route to have been better marked. In the last quarter … MORE
1st Hill on this run was killer. Rest of the run was challenging but very doable!
Would have liked the route to have been better marked. In the last quarter mile, the group I was following took a wrong turn (path was not clearly marked). By the time they realized it, we were about 45 seconds – 1 minute out.
Also, we were very jumbled at the start of the race due to the single wide path. Might want to considered starting smaller groups in waves of 10 minutes to help avoid the jam.
Other than that it was a good race!
Awesome Event, will be back next year
Have fun, enjoy the adventure and keep smile. Get there early on race day for parking and make sure to warm up and stretch. Always encourage your fellow racers as … MORE
Have fun, enjoy the adventure and keep smile. Get there early on race day for parking and make sure to warm up and stretch. Always encourage your fellow racers as you never know who might be struggling and needed to here some encouragement.
Such a Fun and Challenging Course!
If you haven’t done this race, i highly recommend it! Well organized, fun atmosphere and a challenging course! I will definitely be back next year! MORE
If you haven’t done this race, i highly recommend it! Well organized, fun atmosphere and a challenging course! I will definitely be back next year!
Beautiful backdrop for a tough, fun race
Hills, some killer ones and some fun ups and downs. A lot of narrow single track, which I love. Gorgeous views! Can only imagine how incredible it would be on … MORE
Hills, some killer ones and some fun ups and downs. A lot of narrow single track, which I love. Gorgeous views! Can only imagine how incredible it would be on an early wildflower year.
Valencia Trail Race Review
This was my second time, but first time doing the half marathon. I enjoyed it more this time around. The weather was perfect, the crews at the checkpoints were helpful … MORE
This was my second time, but first time doing the half marathon. I enjoyed it more this time around. The weather was perfect, the crews at the checkpoints were helpful and encouraging, and the snacks were a life saver. It was hard work but worth the beautiful views.
The hardest race I ever ran
It was straight sliding on mud both uphill and down. Many of the hills were very steep. It rained on and off, sometimes quite steadily but still I kept on! … MORE
It was straight sliding on mud both uphill and down. Many of the hills were very steep. It rained on and off, sometimes quite steadily but still I kept on! At some points there was no help for it but just splash right through a puddle ankle deep. At another place many of us when off course because there was too much of a line waiting to use the rope to rappel down a drop off. Still we went on. By the last 2 kilometers I started to have irrational overwhelming fears about not making it back before the cut off time, and still I went on. No one else but me will ever understand why I see this as a great accomplishment. I am proud of my self for finishing this. It made me feel like a real athlete
Slip, sliding, fun
This was my second go at this race, and it was definitely a totally different race this year as it rained. The rain adds a very different dynamic. The initial … MORE
This was my second go at this race, and it was definitely a totally different race this year as it rained. The rain adds a very different dynamic.
The initial climb is a challenge, and even more so when it’s wet; but once you finish that part, it’s a great course, lots of ups and downs, and even some fun slopes that require a rope assist. Now again, in the rain, a different animal…fun, and covered in mud.
The group that puts on the race does a great job to make it a fun event. The volunteers should be commended, especially this year, they’re all friendly and out there to make sure you have a good time. I understand they start dark and early to get the event ready for the participants.
All in all, it’s just as they advertise, awesome trails and killer hills. I’ll be back for year three next year.
Mud madness!
This year the trails were extremely muddy and some even washed out on the half marathon course. It's the muddiest I've ever seen the trails there. Great pre-and post-support as … MORE
This year the trails were extremely muddy and some even washed out on the half marathon course. It’s the muddiest I’ve ever seen the trails there. Great pre-and post-support as always. Glad they changed the goodie bag style.
Freaky
I was really surprised that the race wasn’t called off but hats off to the organizers who had to make that difficult decision. I’m glad that I didn’t injure myself … MORE
I was really surprised that the race wasn’t called off but hats off to the organizers who had to make that difficult decision. I’m glad that I didn’t injure myself too badly.
The trail was pretty good
Yeah the rain made the course really tough. I was super dirty at the end. I’d recommend this race it’s probably awesome when it’s all sunny. MORE
Yeah the rain made the course really tough. I was super dirty at the end. I’d recommend this race it’s probably awesome when it’s all sunny.
Valencia Trail Race is my favorite race
Awesome trail, amazing aid stations, and the after race festivities are the best. Good vibes, beer garden, food/snacks, and even a few vendors. New Global Adventures goes out of their … MORE
Awesome trail, amazing aid stations, and the after race festivities are the best. Good vibes, beer garden, food/snacks, and even a few vendors. New Global Adventures goes out of their way to ensure their runners are well taken care of beginning to end!
Wild weather day but a ton of fun
It was unexpectedly rainy for this but it was an incredible experience and the team did a great job managing it and made the smart but tough choice to curtail … MORE
It was unexpectedly rainy for this but it was an incredible experience and the team did a great job managing it and made the smart but tough choice to curtail some of 50. Very professional team running things for sure! The course was beautiful, and would’ve been even better in the sun so I’m planning to go back in a couple weeks to do it again.
Wet and muddy
Great course. Trails and roads are very nice to run when dry but become very muddy and slick with rain. Trail shoes with good grip are a must and it’s … MORE
Great course. Trails and roads are very nice to run when dry but become very muddy and slick with rain. Trail shoes with good grip are a must and it’s still tough. Peaceful with great view. Cant wait to do it again, rain or shine.
Tough course + Rain = brutal.
Another fantastic race by New Global Adventures. Mother nature made the course extra tough this year (nothing NGA can do about that), and there were a couple hills on the … MORE
Another fantastic race by New Global Adventures.
Mother nature made the course extra tough this year (nothing NGA can do about that), and there were a couple hills on the back side that were absolutely brutal, especially for a larger runner. Trail shoes weren’t enough. I could have used 1″ cleats, or maybe snow shoes for some of that mud. (Like a slip and slide in many areas.) There were also 2 areas where the creek was flowing on the course (A chance to clean mud off the shoes), and many, many mud puddles, and muddy creeks to cross.
It was highly suggested to take the fire road back on the final 2 miles, due to the condition of the course.
Aid stations were well stocked, and staffed by excellent volunteers. Even some wine at the last 2 stations.
I’m told there was decent snacks at the finish, but as one of the BOPers, there wasn’t much left by the time I returned.
Shirt and medal are among the best in the industry. Reason alone to return.
VIP parking available for a fee, decent parking along the road near the race start.
Plenty of hotel choices within 15 minutes of race start.
I’m proud I survived the challenge
I’ve done this race 4 times. I like the challenging hills, wild flowers, and the section along the creek. The crew is always awesome, t-shirts are the best, and the … MORE
I’ve done this race 4 times. I like the challenging hills, wild flowers, and the section along the creek. The crew is always awesome, t-shirts are the best, and the medals are the coolest! This year the rain turned the clay soil into slick goop. I will do this race again, unless it is raining.
Memorable race day!
It was my and my son’s first time to run not only Valencia trail race but 10k ever. It was raining from the start and the trail was very muddy … MORE
It was my and my son’s first time to run not only Valencia trail race but 10k ever. It was raining from the start and the trail was very muddy and slippery. Coming down the killer hill back to finish was the worst yet fun! We were soaking wet and covered with mud but we did it! We enjoyed the race, foggy view and falling! We will come back next year for sure!
Challenging awesome race
The course is very beautiful. Hard, but great challenging course. Make sure to get there early enough to get parking spot. Or carpool is recommended. MORE
The course is very beautiful. Hard, but great challenging course. Make sure to get there early enough to get parking spot. Or carpool is recommended.