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SCHEDULE

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STAYING ON TIME

The Santa Clarita Trail Race follows a carefully planned schedule with check-in and the race starting on Saturday morning and ending in the evening. To ensure you have the best experience, it’s important to plan ahead and stay on top of the timeline. Arriving early will give you plenty of time to park, set up camp (if camping), check-in, use the bathroom, and get prepared for an unforgettable race.

Below, you’ll find the full race timeline to help you plan and make the most of your race weekend!

Pre-Race Brief
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RACE TIMELINE

  • Dec 8, 2024
    FRIDAY - 7:00 AM

    EVENT SET UP

    Race crew and volunteers arrive to begin setting up for the race.  Sponsors and vendors can arrive to set up their booth. No participants at this time. 

  • Dec 8, 2024
    FRIDAY - 12:00 - 6:00 PM

    CAMPING OPENS

    For runners who have a camping reservation, it is recommended to come and set up camp on Friday afternoon. Giving you time to set up, settle in, relax, sleep, and be ready to jump into the race on Saturday morning.

    View Camping Page

  • Dec 8, 2024
    SATURDAY - 6:00 AM

    EVENT PARKING OPENS

    We recommend carpooling with your friends and other runners to help save the limited parking spaces. Bring cash for event parking at the gate. Thank you!

    General Parking: $20 Cash

    View Directions & Parking Page

  • Dec 8, 2024
    SATURDAY - 6:00 AM - 7:45 AM

    RACE CHECK-IN

    Race day check-in to get your bib, shirt, and goodies before the race starts. 

  • Dec 8, 2024
    SATURDAY - 7:45 AM

    PRE-RACE BRIEF

    All runners are required to be in the start corral to receive a pre-race brief and instructions. 

  • Dec 8, 2024
    SATURDAY - 8:00 AM

    RACES START

    All race categories for solo runners, 1st leg for relay teams, and hikers start.

  • Dec 8, 2024
    SATURDAY - 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

    RACES FINISH

    The cut-off times are as follows:

    • 5K cut-off is 2-hours*
    • 10K cut-off is 3-hours*
    • 15K cut-off is 4-hours*
    • 30K cut-off is 6-hours*
    • 60K cut-off is 12-hours

    *These are the recommended cut-off times and are soft as long as you finish by 8:00 PM Saturday. With races starting at 8:00 AM, all distances need to be done by 8:00 PM Saturday evening when the race ends, allowing for a maximum of 12-hours of running time.

  • Dec 8, 2024
    Sunday - 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    DEPART

    Race breakdown, packed up, and depart. All campers must depart by 11:00 AM. Drive safely!

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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 raceGrow 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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Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.

—John Muir