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DIRECTIONS

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The Santa Clarita Trail Race is hosted at the East Walker Ranch Open Space off the 14 freeway and Placerita Canyon Road in Santa Clarita, California.

East Walker Ranch Open Space
16723 Placerita Canyon Rd
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

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How Far From Me?

The race location is easy to get to from anywhere in California, below are estimated driving times without traffic to East Walker Ranch from various locations.

  • 15-Minutes from Santa Clarita
  • 20-Minutes from the San Fernando Valley
  • 35-Minutes from Los Angeles or Santa Monica
  • 40-Minutes from Lancaster
  • 1-Hour from Long Beach
  • 1-Hour 20-Minutes from San Bernardino or Bakersfield
  • 2-Hours 30-Minutes from San Diego
  • 5-Hours 30-Minutes from San Francisco

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DIRECTIONS

The race is close to the 5/14 freeway interchange.  There are two exits you can take from the 14 Freeway, either Placerita Canyon or Sand Canyon, below are directions for each to lead you to the East Walker Ranch Open Space.

From Placerita Cyn Exit

  1. Take the 14 freeway to Placerita Canyon Road.
  2. Exit at Placerita Canyon Road:
    •  Coming from Northbound 14, turn RIGHT onto Placerita Canyon Road.
    •  Coming from Southbound 14, turn LEFT onto Sierra Highway, then at the light turn LEFT onto Placerita Canyon Road, going under the freeway.
  3. Follow Placerita Canyon Road for approximately 4 miles.
  4. Turn RIGHT into East Walker Ranch Open Space.
  5. Pay $20 cash at the gate to enter and park.

From Sand Cyn Exit

  1. Take the 14 freeway to Sand Canyon Road.
  2. Exit at Sand Canyon Road:
    • Coming from Northbound 14, turn RIGHT onto Sand Canyon Road.
    • Coming from Southbound 14, turn LEFT onto Soledad Canyon Road, then at the light turn LEFT onto Sand Canyon Road, going over the freeway.
  3. Follow Sand Canyon Road for approximately 3.2 miles.
  4. Turn RIGHT at Placerita Canyon Road.
  5. Follow Placerita Canyon Road for approximately 1 mile.
  6. Turn LEFT into East Walker Ranch Open Space.
  7. Pay $20 cash at the gate to enter and park.
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PARKING DETAILS

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All event parking will be at East Walker Ranch Open Space at the address listed above. Race day parking will open at 5:30 AM.

Friday early check-in parking: Free

Race day parking: $20 Cash

Carpool

Parking space is limited, we recommend buddying up with your friends or teammates and carpooling to the race. This will save you parking fees and it's simply more fun to go to the race together!

Parking Tips

Do not block any cars. Do not park outside of designated parking areas. Cars will be towed. Lock your car, and do not leave any valuables visible. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

No Parking

Absolutely NO parking on Placerita Canyon. Any cars that park on the road shoulder of Placerita Canyon during the race will be towed at the car owner's expense.

Camping

If you are camping, please have your camping/parking pass prepared to show at the gate and go to your designated camping zone. Camping passes are included in the pre-race email. You can arrive on Friday after 12:00 PM to set up camping or on Saturday morning.

In & Out Access

Spectators and runners in relay teams, you can go in & out of the parking as needed after the race has started.

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PARKING MAP

Below is the event staging map that shows the parking, race festival, race corral, camping zones, and more.

Event Staging Map
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LODGING

Staying Near By

Traveling from out of town? Use the map below to locate places to book for your trip to run the Santa Clarita Trail Race. Also check the "What local hotel or lodging options are available?" FAQ for discounts at local hotels.

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CAMPING

For relay teams and runners tackling the longer distances, you can add on‑site camping to your entry. Set up a home base right along the course for quick access to rest, fuel, and gear whenever you need them.

The camping will be right by the race festival before the lap checkpoint.  There will be zones for tents, RVs, and car camping.  It’s the perfect setup for pushing your limits with confidence.

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RACE DAY: MAY 1, 2027

Register today to experience the golden trail running adventure at the Santa Clarita Trail Race.

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SPONSORS

We are currently accepting sponsors for the 2027 race. Grow your business as a sponsor at the Santa Clarita Trail Race!

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors for their support. Please take a moment to visit and support them.

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