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SAN JOSE TRAIL CHALLENGE

Sanborn County Park, Saratoga, CA / USA

SEPTEMBER 30 / 2023

10K / HALF MARATHON / 50K

RACE LOCATION

TRAIL TYPE

SOFT / SINGLE TRACK

SEASON

AUTUMN

AVG TEMP

28ºC / 82ºF

AVG ALTITUDE

420 Mts. / 1400 ft.

AIRPORT

SAN JOSE (SJC)
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)

THE EVENT

Sanborn County Park is home to well-groomed but steep and difficult trails, which makes for a challenging for runners of all abilities.

Situated on the eastern slopes of the Santa Cruz Mountains and home to giant coastal redwood groves, the park is shaded and relatively temperate even in the hotter months, making it a local favorite for hikers, runners, and mountain bikers. Racers can expect big climbs and descents with good footing on flowy singletrack trails through dense forest.

FAQ

Event’s frequently asked questions and important information.

Cash Park Entrance Fee

FEES MAY CHANGE PRIOR TO RACE DATE – PLEASE RE-CHECK AND PLAN AHEAD

$6.00 Cash Park Entrance Fee.
Payable upon arrival at Sanborn County Park Main Gate.
Bring exact change one $5.00 and one $1.00.

SHUTTLES

With multiple lots, racers will be directed to the closest lot based on available parking spaces. Be prepared for a possible 5-10 min shuttle ride to/from the venue depending on parking availability.
Spartan is encouraging racers to carpool due to limited parking.

RACE DAY Schedule

SCHEDULE MAY CHANGE PRIOR TO RACE DATE – PLEASE RE-CHECK AND PLAN AHEAD

FOR BETTER ORGANIZATION AND PLANNING, PLEASE ARRIVE ONE HOUR PRIOR TO YOUR START TIME

50k start: 7:00am.
Half Marathon start: 9:00am.
10k start: 11:00am.

PLEASE, ALSO CONSIDER:

Each race will start promptly. ARRIVE EARLY!
There will be no late starts. There is only one heat per distance, plan ahead and arrive early.
The access roads will be busy. Please, plan your drive with spare time.
Parking on-site may be complicated. Please consider carpooling or stay tuned for shuttle options.

Mandatory Equipment

None

Volunteer

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THE COURSE

Course map and elevation profile for each distance.

COURSE IS SUBJECT TO MODIFICATIONS LEADING TO RACE DATE.

COURSE IS SUBJECT TO LAND AGENCY PERMIT APPROVAL.

6.2MI / 10K (Interactive)

13.1MI / 21K (Interactive)

31MI / 50K (Interactive)

PAST EDITIONS RESULTS

EVENT PARTNERS